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Why Cities and Counties Need to Monitor the Sagging Retail Sector
A new analysis warns that a “storm looms on the horizon” for local sales tax revenue.
The Very Real Dangers of Building in the Wildland-Urban Interface
In central Oregon, the city of Bend and Deschutes County are no strangers to big wildfires. But building more fire-resilient communities isn’t always easy.
This County Would Have Seen Its Opioid Overdose Rate Double
Erie County, N.Y. Executive Mark Poloncarz says his jurisdiction was on its way to 550 overdose deaths in 2016. Here’s what the county government did to keep that from happening.
Charleston County Unexpectedly Sues South Carolina’s Infrastructure Bank
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Tropical storm makes landfall in Florida; paid leave for top Boston City Hall official; and planners envision “something pretty spectacular” in Chico, Calif.
County in Wisconsin Looks to Partner With Neighboring Jurisdictions on Vital Services
“It’s something that will be an evolutionary process, not revolutionary,” according to Washington County administrator Joshua Schoemann.
Building a Skills Agenda for the New Economy
We can't rely on the free market to fix our workforce—here's what works.
Sharing Best Practices is Helping Miami-Dade County Turn Its Jail System Into a National Model
WATCH: County Commissioner Sally Heyman shared how she borrows good ideas and makes them work for her community.
A California County Supervisor’s Wisdom on Regulating Legalized Marijuana
WATCH: According to Humboldt County Supervisor Rex Bohn, the marijuana industry isn’t just about growing and selling.
The Route Fifty Roadshow Goes To Columbus
We hope you'll join us as we explore partnerships, technology and smart cities live from the National Association of Counties Annual Conference.
Our Problems With Human Trafficking Don't End With an Arrest
As we crack down on human trafficking in our country, state and local leaders need to review their assumptions and proactively collaborate, according to the head of the San Bernardino County, California, District Attorney's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.
A County Official on the Front Lines of the Opioid Crisis Makes His Case on Capitol Hill
“What comes next is going to be life-altering for all of the United States,” Dr. Michael Brumage says of the Republican health care bill. “And I felt it was important that I at least show up to do this.”
Zika Threat Prompts New Mosquito Spraying Effort in Miami
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: New York City's "Summer of Hell" starts with a sigh of relief; a serious water shortage on Hawaii’s Big Island; and Texas legislative leaders prep for special session.
New CDC Report: Opioid Prescriptions Are Declining, But Major Variations Exist Among Counties
Six times more opioids per person were being dispensed in the highest-prescribing counties compared with the lowest-prescribing counties.
How One Bay Area CIO Is Moving His County to the Cloud
Hyperconverged infrastructure has meant major savings for San Mateo County, California, as it bridges the technology divide between its disconnected and affluent cities.
How a Local Drug Diversion Program Is Trying to Break the Cycle of Addiction in Massachusetts
In a guest article, the district attorney in Essex County, Massachusetts, details a local effort to offer treatment on demand to non-violent offenders rather than prosecuting them.
Yo Voté: Communities Scramble to Translate Ballots
A “vote here” sign translated into Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese hangs near the entrance to a polling place set up in the Willston Community Center in Falls Church, Virginia. A growing number of communities are now required to translate election materials.
The Poverty Just Over the Hills From Silicon Valley
The South Coast, a 30-mile drive from Palo Alto, is facing an affordable-housing shortage that is jeopardizing its agricultural heritage.
The Rise of Rural Incarceration
Local jails in smaller counties are seeing enormous growth. A new report explains why.
Using a Therapeutic Probation Approach, Rather Than a Punitive One
San Diego County’s Trauma Responsive Unit presents traumatized kids in custody with conflict resolution options.
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