Tampa Mayor: Florida Preemption an ‘Assault on Local Governance’ Like Never Before
“They’re trying to throttle the goose that’s laying the golden egg,” said Bob Buckhorn, who fears conservative legislation is deterring potential residents from thriving cities.
How State Preemption Became a 'Serious Problem' for Local Governments in Florida
“The legislature has shown disregard, even hostility, to the fundamental principle of home rule,” Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie said at last week’s Florida League of Cities annual conference.
In ‘Sanctuary City’ Remarks, Sessions Contrasts Miami-Dade County With Chicago
As the Trump administration looks to tie immigration enforcement compliance to federal grant funding, the U.S. attorney general continues to grumble about the nation’s third-largest city.
New Estimates Show ‘Worst Case Housing Needs’ in the U.S.
A new U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development report presents a stark picture of how more and more low-income Americans are struggling to pay high rental costs.
Neighborhood Group Fights David Beckham’s Stadium Ambitions
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Some good pensions-related news for a change; voters reject plan to disband Michigan village; and the ACLU sues Maine’s governor.
How More Cities Are Trying to Better Manage Their Nighttime Economies
As Orlando gets its first “bar czar,” other cities focus on balancing quality-of-life issues with supporting businesses that thrive after sundown.
Case Study: Identity Management Creating Huge Cost Savings in Florida
Pairing online applications with a Customer Authentication Program ensures food assistance goes to those who need it.
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.
One Florida Mayor’s ‘Huge Wakeup Call’ About Sea Level Rise
It involved sea urchins in an unexpected place.
Impacts of Florida Governor’s New Anti-Venezuela Action Are Unclear
Also in our State and Local Daily News Digest: L.A. has “virtual lock” for future Summer Olympic games; “disputed legal territory” awaits Seattle leaders; and Wisconsin communities struggle to recover from 2016 floods.
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.
This U.S. State Now Lets Anyone—Not Just Parents—Request to Ban Books in Schools
The new law effectively institutionalizes censorship, with broad criteria like “not suited to student needs.”
Florida Is ‘Ground Zero’ for Hijacked Google Searches for Drug Treatment Centers
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Pro-ISIS hacker targets Ohio and other local government websites; a “green room” for solitary confinement; and New Jersey’s attorney general joins multi-state opioid investigation.
Florida Gov. Picks a Fight With Connecticut Over Business Climate
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Maine’s first-ever “food sovereignty” law; Oakland’s “backroom deals”; and Utah’s latest attempt at Medicaid expansion.
Next Stop on the Route Fifty Roadshow: New Orleans
In the Big Easy, experts from across the Gulf Coast and the nation will share the changing nature of disasters and what 'Responding to Modern Emergencies' looks like.
Why Miami Was a Perfect Gateway for Zika
The virus showed up months—or even years—before anyone realized it was there.
Florida Lt. Governor Joins Python Hunters in Everglades
A South Florida Water Management District pilot effort has authorized “a limited number of public-spirited individuals” to eliminate invasive species through an incentivization program.
Florida Gov. Scott Declares Opioid Epidemic a Public Emergency
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Delaware’s end-of-life decision proposal; Tacoma declares a homelessness emergency; and oil-and-gas pipeline inspection order in Colorado.
The Supreme Court Rules Cities Can Be Victims of Housing Discrimination
Miami’s lawsuit against Bank of America and Wells Fargo now returns to a federal appeals court in Atlanta.
How Cross-Sector Partnerships Are Fueling Innovation in Tampa
“Not every city thinks this way. Not every city works this way.”
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