In moments of disaster, local and federal resources are rarely enough. But another answer is emerging.

Water utilities are struggling to lower their operation costs and simultaneously meet stricter environmental rules. Blue Drop, the brainchild of DC Water’s former leader, wants to help.

Like a lot of other places, the California city is struggling to grow without leaving longtime residents behind.

Much like President Trump, many U.S. cities make an effort to use the goods and services of companies in their own city limits. It has some troubling side effects.

America has a skills gap. Governments across the U.S. are turning to European-style apprenticeship programs as a possible solution.