‘Being Housed Does Not Alleviate All of the Other Poverty Needs That People Have’
The U.S. Conference of Mayors released its annual Hunger and Homelessness Survey, examining the challenges that cities continue to grapple with.
An Unusual Thing Happened With State Budgets Around the U.S. in Fiscal 2016
It had to do with mid-year budget cuts and it’s outlined in a new report from the National Association of State Budget Officers.
Data Gaps Limit EPA Findings on How Fracking Might Affect U.S. Drinking Water
The agency’s conclusions in a five-year study were knocked by a leading oil and gas industry group and praised by environmental advocates.
How Much Does The Cost of State And Local Public Employees Average Per Hour?
Newly released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures point to an upward trend that mirrors the pressures that many state capitols and city halls are facing with retiree benefits.
Municipal Insights That Involve More ‘Than Just Plotting Data Points on a Map’
Cincinnati has rolled out 14 interactive dashboards that are regularly updated and built upon the city’s open data portal.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Discusses Immigration in Meeting With Trump
Emanuel delivered a letter signed by 15 other mayors, who are calling for the continuation of a program that shields young people from deportation.
Land Cover Data for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Just Got Way Better
New high resolution data for six states and Washington, D.C., is seen as a boon for efforts to cut down on pollutants in the nation’s largest estuary.
Michigan Considers Its $4 Billion Yearly Gap in Infrastructure Spending
An infrastructure commission formed by Gov. Rick Snyder presented its findings on Monday, detailing the need for upgrades with the state's roads, waterworks and energy and communications systems.
Mayor of Former Steel Mill Town Hopes Federal Aid Will Flow Under Trump
“If there’s ever an opportunity, it’s now,” says Mayor Lou Mavrakis of Monessen, Pennsylvania.
An Ongoing Mystery in Minnesota: Who Jammed the State’s Health Insurance Hotline With Calls?
Investigators have forwarded findings from the Nov. 1 TDoS attack to a FBI task force.
Wildfire Wreaks Havoc in Tennessee: 'People Were Basically Running for Their Lives'
Authorities confirmed three deaths and said flames forced over 14,000 people to flee from Gatlinburg.
Richmond, Va.'s Incoming Mayor Details His City Hall Priorities
“I believe the ticket for the city of Richmond to get to the next level is through public education,” Mayor-elect Levar Stoney told Route Fifty.
First Female Mayor of Cheyenne, Wyo., Will Confront Tough Fiscal Challenges
“It’s just a matter of taking what we have and being smarter with those dollars,” Marian Orr told Route Fifty.
Ohio Fiscal Transparency Initiative Includes Hundreds of Local Governments
The Buckeye State has been pushing to make detailed information accessible online about state and local government spending.
How Do You Make a City Livable for All Age Groups?
At a National League of Cities event, Mayors Betsy Hodges of Minneapolis, Acquanetta Warren of Fontana, Calif., and C. Kim Bracey of York, Pa., discussed what’s working in their communities.
Long Beach Among Places Recognized by White House for Efforts to House Homeless Veterans
Mayor Robert Garcia said 657 formerly homeless veterans in the city have obtained housing during the last two years.
McCrory Requests $1 Billion in Federal Aid for N.C. Hurricane Matthew Recovery
The October storm caused about $2 billion in damage in the state, according to initial estimates.
As Trump Eyes P3 Infrastructure Approach, Report Stresses Pivotal Role of Technical Advisors
The Fitch credit rating agency’s guidelines could prove useful if there’s an uptick in public-private partnership activity once the next president takes office.
New York Competition Will Focus on Local Government Consolidation, Restructuring
A winning consortium of jurisdictions will be eligible for about $20 million.
2016 City Hall Election Results
While mayors win re-election in Miami and Honolulu, voters in Richmond, Va., and Cheyenne, Wyo., elect new leaders.
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