Is Houston the American City of the Future?
A scholar who's been studying the place for half a century thinks so, and it does seem to be ahead of other cities in some respects. But there also are some ways it's behind the curve.
THE FUTURE OF What’s Happening Now
Kids and the Link Between Exercise and Racial Justice
We need to invest more in physical education and access to youth sports. For children of color, it's a way to tackle obesity and other health disparities while building their self-esteem.
The Opportunity States Have to Attack Income Inequality
As they rebuild their education, health-care and tax systems after the devastation of COVID-19, they can take important steps that can significantly narrow income and wealth disparities.
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Crisis Response Initiative
Equipping state and local leaders with tactics and resources to respond in a crisis.
Stockton’s New City Manager Sees an Opportunity During Troubled Times
A former Baltimore CFO and city manager for Cincinnati, Harry Black just started as Stockton’s city manager when the pandemic began, quickly followed by national protests. But with his extensive, unique career, he is ready to help the city succeed.
Public Pensions and the COVID-19 Fiscal Dilemma
Despite federal scaremongering about state and local pensions, the problem for now isn't their balance sheets. It's the budget vise that is likely to tempt some public employers to cut funding corners.
THE FUTURE OF What’s Happening Now
After Ironing Out Kinks, States Renew COVID-19 Contracts
A collaboration between tech companies and several states got off the ground early in the pandemic using emergency contracts for testing. After a rocky start, the programs have entered their next phase.
The Very First Fourth of July
Thomas Jefferson was not the first choice to write the Declaration of Independence. He accepted the assignment reluctantly, but he brought genius to the project, including the 35 most important words in the English language.
The number of fraud reports that the Federal Trade Commission has received as of June 8 as the coronavirus has increased numbers of fraudulent unemployment claims. The reports amount to $59.2 million.
THE FUTURE OF What’s Happening Now
When the Disenfranchised Use Counter-Narratives for Justice
Allissa Richardson, a pioneer in mobile journalism, discusses the emergence of smartphones and social media as tools to fight back against the mistreatment of marginalized citizens by law enforcement.
THE FUTURE OF What’s Happening Now
The Care States Need to Take with Contact Tracing Apps
As COVID-19 cases surge, there could be growing interest in the technology. But states planning to roll them out need to vet them rigorously for privacy protections and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Here Comes the Hard Part: States, Cities Face Grim Budget Picture
The fiscal year begins in most states and cities on July 1. Without further federal aid, many will have to re-examine just-passed budgets for cuts down the road.
THE FUTURE OF Community Design
Why Local Governments Should Nurture the Growth of Proptech
It's transforming the worlds of real estate and development. Cities and counties can experiment with it for themselves, but their most important role is in sharing the data that drives it.
Stockton’s New City Manager Sees an Opportunity During Troubled Times
A former Baltimore CFO and city manager for Cincinnati, Harry Black just started as Stockton’s city manager when the pandemic began, quickly followed by national protests. But with his extensive, unique career, he is ready to help the city succeed.
