Local Plastic Bag Restrictions Get Trashed by Texas Supreme Court
The legal fight involved the city of Laredo and marks one of the latest battles over local government power in the Lone Star State.
State Sales Tax Collections Finally Move Into the Internet Age
The Supreme Court's ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair scraps a precedent that dates back to the heyday of mail order catalogs.
U.S. Supreme Court Clears Way for Greater Online Sales Tax Collections by States
The 5-4 decision in the case South Dakota v. Wayfair overturns a 1992 case that said states could only require internet retailers to collect sales taxes if they had a physical presence in the state.
Election Security Threats Loom As Midterms Near, State Officials Say
But some note progress. “I think we’re in a much better position than two years ago,” says Minn. Secretary of State Steve Simon.
Complete Figures for State Disaster Spending Are Hard to Come By
A new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts highlights some of the reasons policy makers may want to tackle the issue.
Supreme Court to Consider Case on State Seizure of Property
Constitutional limits on local and state criminal fines, as well as "civil asset forfeiture" policies, are the focus of Timbs v. Indiana.
Zones for New Federal Tax Breaks Approved in All 50 States
Guidance for the “Opportunity Zones” program, which will provide tax breaks for investments in low-income areas, is still forthcoming.
A Type of Revenue That Can Be Both Alluring and Packed With Pitfalls
New research looks at "non-recurring" state budget collections.
There Are Jobs to Be Had in the Nation's Waterworks Sector
New research takes a look at workforce opportunities and gaps tied to U.S. water infrastructure.
NYC DOT Chief: Feds Are Forgoing City Input on Self-Driving Vehicles
“I urge you to enlist cities as partners,” transportation commissioner Polly Trottenberg told Senate lawmakers.
Law Enforcement Grants Would Get Funding Bump Under Senate Bill
The draft measure also includes additional money for programs meant to help quell opioid and heroin abuse.
Funding Steady for Environment, Interior Programs in Senate Bill
The draft legislation covers programs that help fund water infrastructure, and that provide payments to rural counties.
Mayors Get a Crash Course on What Resonates With Millennials
A polling guru offered the city leaders advice on how to communicate with younger constituents.
The Mayor of Memphis Wants to See His City Shrink
Mayor Jim Strickland and others are interested in "de-annexing" parts of the city.
The Top Issues Mayors Emphasized in 2018 State of the City Addresses
The National League of Cities analyzed 160 of the speeches.
Study: Hurricane Death Toll in Puerto Rico May be 70 Times Official Count
The official fatality figure after Hurricane Maria was 64. New research indicates it could exceed 5,000.
When Rivers Come to 'Greet' a City
An Iowa mayor and a D.C. city official reflect on flooding and other "resiliency" issues affecting their towns.
Banking Bill Expected to Help Lower State and Local Borrowing Costs
President Trump signed the legislation on Thursday.
IRS, Treasury Take Icy View of State Workarounds to Capped Deduction
A notice issued on Wednesday could have implications for some recently passed state laws.
Water Infrastructure Legislation Gushes Ahead in Congress
A House committee passed its Water Resources Development Act legislation unanimously on Wednesday.
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