Marijuana Gets Attention as Possible Subway Funding Source
New York City's mass transit system has been facing financial stress and service problems. Could legalizing pot help?
Debt Dispute in Missouri Unresolved, as Payment Deadline Passes
Platte County's reluctance to pay debt costs linked to a shopping center has captured attention within the municipal bond market.
State-Federal ‘Double Jeopardy’ Case to Be Heard by Supreme Court
Oral arguments in the case of Terance Martez Gamble v. United States of America are scheduled for Thursday.
When Rehiring Retired Public Workers, Guidelines Can Be Key
New research takes a look at post-retirement employment policies in states across the U.S.
County Official’s Claim Her Firing Was Political Retaliation Fails in Federal Court
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals says the financial resources director position falls under a special exception.
Dispute Over Indiana's Seizure of Man's Land Rover Is Argued Before U.S. Supreme Court
The case's outcome may help clarify how constitutional limits on criminal fines and "asset forfeitures" apply to states and localities.
Striking the Right Balance With State and Local Business Regulations
Colorado's outgoing governor and a beer company co-founder offer some thoughts on what it takes.
Millennial Homeownership on the Rise, Survey Finds
But student debt remains a burden.
When a Local Government is ‘Unwilling’ to Cover Debt Costs
Lawmakers in Platte County, Missouri are hesitant to assist in picking up the tab for bonds related to a retail project.
Poor and Minorities Face Outsized Wildfire Vulnerabilities, Study Finds
The analysis looks at both fire hazards and "adaptive capacity" in communities around the U.S.
Intergovernmental Commission Could Rise From The Dead
There's promise of a bipartisan bill that could restore the "ACIR."
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.
In Cities Rejected by Amazon, Some See Upsides to ‘HQ2’ Process
“It wasn't just a sense of winners and losers in this,” says Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, of Gary, Indiana.
Amazon Officially Names 'HQ2' Sites in NYC and Virginia
Company also outlines billions of dollars of incentives—including tax credits and cash grants—promised by states and localities.
A Neighborhood-Driven Approach to ‘Smart City’ Technology
2018 NAVIGATOR AWARD WINNER: José Serrano-McClain, former Project Manager, NYCx, Mayor's Office of the Chief Technology Officer, City of New York.
From Pensions to Pot, Lawmakers Outline Post-Election Priorities
“I think this is where the action is going to be,” says one expert, referring to state legislatures in the coming months.
Washington Voters Approve Ban on Local Soda and Grocery Taxes
The initiative drew over $20 million of support from soft drink companies and others. A similar proposal in Oregon failed.
Despite Democratic Gains, GOP Still Dominant in State Legislatures
Republicans now hold about two dozen more state legislative chambers around the U.S. than Democrats.
Mixed Results for Democrats in Battleground Governors Races
Democrats picked up seven seats, but also lost a few competitive races.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments About Virginia’s Uranium Mining Ban
The case concerns whether the ban is prohibited by federal law.
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