Advocating for the Environment When Your Rural Town Won't
Environmental advocacy is difficult in the Trump era. In rural areas, it's even harder. “To be personally attacked for speaking up, to be silenced, it was devastating to me," says one resident who tried to fight fracking in her rural Pennsylvania county.
In Virginia, Government Workers Are Getting Job-Search Help (From Their Current Employer)
“As far as I know, we’re the only state doing this,” says Gov. Terry McAuliffe's chief of staff.
The Week in Public Finance: Alaska Downgraded, Low Income-Tax Revenues and Congress Meddles in Online Sales Taxes Again
A roundup of money (and other) news governments can use.
Sessions' New Order Lets Police Circumvent State Laws on Civil Asset Forfeiture
State politicians on both sides of the aisle have increasingly worked to curb the practice. Now, the attorney general may have made their efforts pointless.
LATEST HEADLINES
-
Tennessee Judge Trades Inmates Jail Time for Vasectomies
2 days ago -
Democratic AGs Invoke the Late Antonin Scalia to Make Case to Protect Young Immigrants
2 days ago -
Unemployment Rate Reaches a Record Low in Tennessee
2 days ago -
Wisconsin's Superintendent Files to Challenge Gov. Scott Walker in 2018
2 days ago -
On Sanctuary Cities, Judge Refuses to Reinstate Trump's Policies
2 days ago -
Elon Musk Claims 'Verbal Government Approval' for Hyperloop That Gets From D.C. to N.Y.C. in Just 29 Minutes
2 days ago -
'Not Off Our Coast': North Carolina Governor to Resist Trump on Offshore Drilling
2 days ago -
Lobbyist Gift-Giving at Issue in More States
2 days ago
States Get Creative on Pension Funding
The latest plans in California and New Jersey have observers asking: creative solution or accounting gimmick?
COMMENTARY
The City Where Retail and Residences Actually Mix Well
Unlike most places, Portland, Ore., offers easy living and shopping -- and it’s paying off for the city.
Looking Back at Trump's Win in Raw Numbers
The president's victory has been extensively explored. But a state- and county-level look at the data offers stunning evidence of just how large the shifts were in certain places.
Seattle Brings Emoji-Based Food Safety Ratings to America
Some cities post letter grades on restaurants. King County opted for something more visual. The person who pushed for public ratings in the first place, though, isn't satisfied.
How a Cashless Society Would Harm the Poor
Businesses and governments are going cashless. Anti-poverty advocates say the change is problematic for low-income people, but they disagree on how to solve it.
A Better Way to Teach Civic Leadership
The programs we have are pretty good, but they need to keep graduates engaged and deepen their learning.
How Much Can Cities Do About Walkability?
A lot of what fosters it is out of their control, but a little audacity goes a long way.
Does Business Know Best?
You can’t run public agencies like private companies, but you can borrow ideas from them.
At Governors Meeting, Trudeau Pushes to Preserve NAFTA
As the first leader of a national government to ever address the National Governors Association, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for fewer trade barriers and promised to work directly with state leaders.
MOST READ
-
1
Meet the Mayor Who Used Millennials to Revive Her Small Town
-
2
Sessions' New Order Lets Police Circumvent State Laws on Civil Asset Forfeiture
-
3
How a Cashless Society Would Harm the Poor
-
4
States Get Creative on Pension Funding
-
5
For This Government Job, Being a Former Drug Addict Is a Requirement
-
6
Seattle Brings Emoji-Based Food Safety Ratings to America
-
7
Marijuana Legalized for Fun in 4 More States and Medicine in 4 Others
COMMENTARY
Why a Border Adjustment Tax Would Be a Bad Deal for States and Localities
It would slam the insurance industry, bringing downturns in the bond market and tax revenues.
NEWS IN NUMBERS
40,494
Complaints to New York City's 311 system last year about loud talking. Noise complaints in the city in general have more than doubled in five years.
MORE DIGITS
State Election Officials Fear Feds Are Making Security Worse
Secretaries of state are concerned about not just the federal government's request for voter information but also the information they're not getting about election security breaches.
On Infrastructure, California Goes Back to Basics
The state's transportation chief calls a new $54 billion transportation package monumental. But the projects it funds will be more mundane than monumental.
Two Environmental Buzzwords, Same Meaning?
“Zero waste” and “circular economy” are often used interchangeably.
The Need to Manage Mobility From the Ground Up
A top-down view of transportation is important, but it's crucial to focus on the needs of individuals and underserved communities.
Content from AARP
Creating a Fit and Healthy Community
As obesity rates rise, mayors are taking action to help citizens improve diets and get moving.
For Opioids' Youngest Victims, Is Help Too Little, Too Late?
Drug abuse is overwhelming the child welfare system at unprecedented rates. Solutions are slowly emerging, but they aren't always adopted.
• Behind the Decision to Post That Infamous Facebook Photo of the Opioid Epidemic at Its WorstMeet the Mayor Who Used Millennials to Revive Her Small Town
Erwin, Tenn., was struggling. Then its mayor did something many public officials usually don't: She listened to young people.
Back in the Black, Without the Feds to Thank
Cities that faced bankruptcy not long ago have made remarkable recoveries -- all on their own.
Auto Manufacturing's Slowdown Could Trouble Some U.S. Regions
The industry has been a key driver of the sector's job gains. See which metro areas could suffer most from expected job losses.
