Pay May Be Lower in Smaller Cities, But it Can Stretch Further
New analysis highlights salary advantages in small and mid-sized metro areas.
City Sued Over Sidewalk Accessibility for People With Disabilities
The plaintiffs in the case want Philadelphia to take steps to upgrade ramps and cut down on obstructions.
Voters in One City to Decide On an Unusual Pension Funding Proposal
A pending ballot proposition in Phoenix calls for imposing strict limits on city spending until funding for the city’s retirement programs reaches a certain threshold.
Marijuana Tax Revenues ‘Highly Unpredictable,’ Researchers Warn
They urge states to be careful when planning for how to spend the money.
Envisioning What’s Next for a Dead Stretch of Downtown Freeway
Akron’s planning director says there’s a chance that what’s now a “concrete trench” could one day become a park.
A Mayor Proposes That Gun Owners Carry Insurance For Their Weapons
The proposal from San Jose, California Mayor Sam Liccardo veers into complicated terrain, where past efforts have failed.
Census Bureau Begins to Ramp Up Field Operations for 2020 Count
The bureau plans to send out thousands of workers to verify addresses in the weeks ahead.
Voters in One State to Decide on Allowing Affirmative Action
Washington in the 1990s restricted the practice by state government. That could soon change, depending on the results of an upcoming referendum.
City Will Try Keeping Public Toilets Open Overnight to Help Curb Poop Problems
San Francisco will launch the pilot program next week.
An Experimental Housing Assistance Program Produces a Striking Result
Providing customized help to housing voucher recipients in the Seattle area raised the odds participants moved to neighborhoods where kids have better economic outcomes.
It Matters Who Sits on Pension Boards and How Big They Are, Study Suggests
Researchers found investment returns are likely affected by the size of the boards, the expertise of members and other factors.
Ensuring That Disaster Planning Considers People With Disabilities
A California state official describes a “cultural shift” he’s seen in recent years.
The Role States Are Playing in Expanding Broadband Access
New research offers a window into what states are doing to help get about 20 million Americans who now lack reliable, high-speed internet connected with the service.
An Unexpected State With Strong Job Growth in Its Tech Sector
It’s not California, Washington, or Texas.
A City With a Booming Real Estate Market Sees a Slip in Home Prices
Meanwhile, new research suggests people in high-cost metro areas are searching for more affordable places to live.
Few Cities Are Meeting Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets, Report Says
The City Clean Energy Scorecard looks at 75 cities across the country.
A Bid to Restore and Update the Long-Dormant Intergovernmental Commission
The bipartisan House proposal emerged out of a special intergovernmental affairs task force that met over the past two years.
Marijuana Banking Legislation Gets Attention in U.S. Senate
Meanwhile, Democrats have introduced bills in both chambers of Congress that would decriminalize cannabis at the federal level.
With Tough to Fill Jobs, Some States and Localities Turn to ‘Gig’ Workers
A new survey highlights the trend, which can be found in fields ranging from building and grounds maintenance to accounting.
K-12 Spending Sees Gains, But Still Lags in Many States, Teachers Union Says
An analysis of 2017 data finds education funding remains below pre-recession levels in over a third of states.
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