Intergovernmental Commission Could Rise From The Dead
There's promise of a bipartisan bill that could restore the "ACIR."
Commission: Feds ‘Should Return to Vigorous Enforcement of Constitutional Policing’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Stronger-than-expected early snowfall in Northeast … Detroit mayor spied on … and N.M. cities sue state over tax money.
Flint Congressman Not Giving Up on Push to Assist Struggling Cities
Rep. Dan Kildee, of Michigan, believes his efforts could gain new traction in a Democratic controlled House.
Public Access Channels Threatened Under FCC Proposal, Advocates Say
Proponents, however, argue changes are needed because localities charge licensing fees at the expense of cable companies’ efforts to expand broadband access.
Congress, More Than a Dozen States Consider Legislation to Expand Broadband Access
Most efforts aimed at increasing spending, streamlining regulations.
Most Big Cities Are Planning for Autonomous Vehicles
The National League of Cities has seven recommendations for those looking to launch pilots.
DOJ Slowly Releasing 2017 Public Safety Funds to ‘Sanctuary Cities’
Even though some localities are just now receiving their Byrne JAG grants, the battle for 2018 awards is well underway.
Los Angeles to Expand Cyber Lab with Federal Grant
The lab, established last summer, is a public-private partnership aimed at protecting the city from hacker attacks.
Senators, Providers Criticize ‘Unpredictable’ FCC Funding for Rural Broadband
“Cutting [Universal Service Fund] support cuts the legs out of the business case for rural broadband in many places,” said one telecom CEO.
Seattle Prepares to Challenge FCC Over ‘Misguided’ 5G Order
More cities are expected to jump on the effort to overturn the ruling.
FCC Approves New Rule To Limit Local Authority In 5G Rollout
Proponents said the order will insure that delivery of faster wireless service occurs in more areas more quickly, but a key opponent called it “extraordinary federal overreach.”
Elizabeth Warren’s Ambitious Fix for America’s Housing Crisis
The Massachusetts Democrat introduced legislation that takes aim at segregation, redlining, restrictive zoning, and the loss of equity by low-income homeowners.
Criminal Justice Experts, DOJ Spar Over Who’s to Thank for Crime Decreases in 2017
Violent crimes dipped in the first year of the Trump administration, but that coincides with state and local strategies focused on community policing and criminal justice reforms.
Towns Pick Up the Tab for U.S. Forest Service Staff
Some town governments in Colorado's mountains are setting aside money to pay for U.S. Forest Service employees, hoping the extra staff can better maintain national forests that are crowded with tourists each summer.
Who Will Regulate Hyperloop?
Virgin Hyperloop One fancies itself a railroad, but the question is far from decided as the company nears the end of feasibility studies in several cities and states.
Shredding Tires to Fight Mosquitoes
A Louisiana parish will use federal grant money to buy a tire shredder to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.
Mayors Press for 'Opportunity Zones' Regulations in Treasury Meeting
U.S. Conference of Mayors leaders say they're eager for capital to start flowing under the new economic development program.
What to Include in a National Framework for Self-Driving Vehicles
State and local officials had some ideas for Congress at a Wednesday hearing on Capitol Hill.
FCC Prepares to Push Forward With Streamlining 5G Deployment
“My guess is they just ran out of time and patience for the process to play out,” said one local government advocate.
Sanctuary Cities Get a Win on Law Enforcement Grants
The injunction preventing the Department of Justice from withholding them from certain cities is back in place.
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