It's a way to measure progress toward building and strengthening a culture of learning and improvement.
They're disproportionately harmed by fossil fuels, and they need the jobs this growing industry provides. Some states are showing the way.
There are some proven approaches that can go a long way toward maximizing the odds of success.
States could do a lot to make these markets function more efficiently and infuse them with the innovation they need.
Proposals to cap or eliminate their tax deductibility would be a serious blow to efforts to improve our infrastructure.
They're a crucial piece of our infrastructure, but they can't take care of themselves.
Communities need a 'life cycle' approach to preventing and recovering from violent incidents in public places.
Beyond the black-and-white debates of the past, local governments are taking strengths, weaknesses and social equity into account.
It's happened several times in just the last few years. With so many systems severely underfunded, it's likely that more government employees will to be blindsided.
Should it be merely about promoting the individual’s self-interest or about something larger?
Giving the public a detailed view of what their taxes pay for is a way to encourage citizens' involvement in how government spends their money.
To improve processes, it's crucial for everyone to be able to see how they're doing in real time.
Photo-powered "urban diaries" can give residents a powerful new way to contribute to the dialogue that shapes their cities.
Analytics tools are important, but they're just the first step in mitigating the problem.
Town hall meetings? That system is broken. There are better ways for citizens and public officials to learn from each other and solve problems together.
Minnesota has scored early successes in its initiative to use evidence rather than anecdotes to make policy.
The president's spending proposals would derail the networks that are key to our economic growth.
A harmonious relationship benefits both sides. Community leaders need to take a more active role in pursuing and nurturing that.
More states are moving to require photo identification at the polls. But it's a solution for a problem that doesn't exist.
Seven states are moving forward with major changes to give people the help they need in court.
We need to raise the gas tax, but that's not the long-term solution for our transportation needs. It's time for an honest conversation with the public.
It's intensifying at every level of government, hurting not only dedicated public employees but also the people and communities they serve.
Cities, towns and counties depend on the federal agency in numerous ways. Drastic budget cuts would create a lot of pain for them.
Whether they're Democrats or Republicans, a new survey shows that poverty and wealth inequality are what concern them most.
Drinkers may be enjoying the open-container zones that are proliferating in America's nightlife districts, but they don't thrill everybody.
Transferring public assets or the revenue they generate may be an idea whose time has come.
For Medicaid and other programs, state policymakers can learn a lot from new payment models that are evolving.
There's plenty of bipartisan support for the idea. Implementing it requires some concrete steps.
The neglect of our military infrastructure impacts not only our security but also the needs of our service families and the communities that support them.
Retirement funds are being urged to sell off their investments in traditional energy producers. That's bad for retirees, and it wouldn't help the environment.
Booming exurban logistics centers have trouble filling jobs. One city has come up with a promising transportation solution.
