As Trump Promises ‘Big League’ Manufacturing Gains, Mayors Confront Automation
“The idea that it’s like, ‘we’ll figure that out when it gets here,’ I think is a reason why there’s so much anger in our communities about this issue,” according to the mayor of Dayton, Ohio.
WATCH: Oklahoma Bridge Span Knocked Down
Part of a highway crossing over the Verdigris River near Tulsa was removed as part of a rehabilitation project.
Big Questions Hang Over State Budgets as Trump Era Begins
“I think it’s going to be stormy,” one expert said at an Urban Institute panel discussion on what may be in store for state budgets in the years ahead.
Philadelphia Mayor Factchecks Trump’s Remarks on City’s Murder Rate
“President Trump’s false statements today were an insult to the men and women of the Philadelphia police force,” Mayor Jim Kenney said.
Governors to Trump: ‘We Are Ready to Work With You’
Govs. Terry McAuliffe of Virginia and Brian Sandoval of Nevada delivered the National Governors Association’s State of the States Address, outlining intergovernmental policy priorities.
Fiscally Strained Michigan Municipalities Face a ‘Perfect Storm’
“We cannot succeed as a state if we do not have fiscally strong communities,” according to the Michigan Municipal League’s associate executive director.
‘Zika Isn’t Gone, It’s Sleeping’
State and local governments will continue to confront a difficult and potentially costly public health challenge this year.
In Effort to Protect the Muni Bond Tax Exemption, ‘It’s a Full Court Press’
Columbia, S.C., Mayor Stephen Benjamin is helping lead a push by city halls to defend the tax break. “We’re going to speak to every member of Congress.”
Mayors Hear From Bill Ford on Autonomous Vehicles and Other Emerging Technologies
“We don’t have all the answers,” the Ford Motor Co. executive chairman said. “We often don’t even know what the questions are.”
For U.S. Conference of Mayors, ‘So Far, So Good’ With Trump
On the first day of the organization’s annual winter meeting in Washington, D.C., city hall leaders discussed policy priorities such as infrastructure, health care and law enforcement.
As Uber Teams Up With Public Sector, Tensions Over Trade Secrets and Transparency
“The Legislature really needs to clarify what the public policy is going to be,” according to the city manager of Altamonte Springs, Florida.
Chris Christie: ‘Arresting, Jailing, Stigmatizing the Victims Will Not Make It Better’
In his State of the State Address, the New Jersey governor laid out plans to address drug abuse and the ongoing opioid epidemic.
Chicago Secures $1 Billion in Federal Grant Funding for Rail Upgrades
The money will go toward work planned on the city’s Red and Purple Lines.
Pennsylvania Seeks to Close Two Prisons to Help Alleviate $1.7 Billion Budget Gap
“We’re not in ideal times,” said Corrections Secretary John Wetzel. “If you look at the financial realities, our choices were to reduce staffing and programming, or do this.”
Taking Center Stage in Minnesota’s Legislature: Infrastructure, Taxes and Health Insurance Costs
Now in control of both the state House and Senate, Republican leaders look to tackle escalating health insurance premiums.
A Public-Private Effort to Build New Tech Careers in Kentucky’s Coal Country
TechHire Eastern Kentucky is different than a community college training course or coding bootcamp. And it’s been a life-changing opportunity for some who have few other options.
Fresno’s Formula to Spur Downtown Revitalization
In California’s Central Valley, financial incentives and the prospect of a future high-speed rail connection to the Bay Area are helping to drive development. But there’s some uncertainty, too.
If Cap-and-Trade Falters, What’s Next for California’s Bullet Train Funding?
A top high-speed rail official in the Golden State shares his thoughts on what could be a big stumbling block.
Fresno Seeks to Shed Its Legacy as a ‘Poster Child for Suburban Sprawl’
Boosters say the California city’s downtown is poised for a comeback, and point to a raft of public policies and programs that helped set the stage.
Muni Bond Tax Exemption Gets Nod of Approval From Trump During Mayors Meeting
“He showed great interest in helping cities,” Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett said following a visit to Trump Tower on Thursday.
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