Replenishing a Food Desert, One Store at a Time
In Dayton, a community-owned and operated grocery store will set up shop in the heart of one of Ohio's largest food deserts.
Measuring Diversity in Local Government Leadership
A new project from Engaging Local Government Leaders compiles self-reported diversity data from 2,000 local governments.
This City Park Is Using Goats to Remove Invasive Plant Species
It's the goats' second season at Theodore Wirth Regional Park, a project spearheaded by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
Automatic Voter Registration Could Increase Turnout, Advocates Say
It's one of a handful of voter-friendly policies recommended in a new report from the Democratic-leaning Center for American Progress.
Louisiana Debuts Digital Driver's License
About 27,000 residents have downloaded the LA Wallet app, which launched last week.
Which State Ranks Highest for Child Well-Being?
The KIDS Count Data Book, an annual release, analyzes child well-being in each states based on 16 indicators in four categories.
The Most Affordable Cities for Single Renters
Rankings factored in median monthly rent, cost of living and median earnings for full-time workers, among other metrics.
Thousands of Coastal Properties at Risk for Chronic Flooding
By the end of the century, the number increases to 2.5 million at-risk properties.
New Website Allows Washington State Residents to Research Health-Care Costs
Washington's HealthCareCompare, created by a state agency, allows residents to research the cost and quality of hundreds of medical, dental and pharmacy services and procedures.
These Jobs Are Most Susceptible to Automation
A new report from the National League of Cities ranks 60 occupations in terms of whether they are vulnerable to being automated, suggesting ways city leaders can work with their residents to prepare.
Opportunity Zone Communities May Require Additional Investments
Experts said the program could benefit from more structured oversight.
California Tries to Ditch the Daylight Saving Time Clock-Switch
A bill that would keep the state on Daylight Saving Time year-round awaits Gov. Jerry Brown's signature.
Report Highlights Areas for Improvement in Lead-Mitigation Programs
A recent report from the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office outlined a list of strategies for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to strengthen oversight and inspections.
Trump's Federal Reorganization Plan Could Affect Major State and Local Government Programs
The 132-page plan affects a host of federal agencies and programs, including some that pay for benefits and initiatives for vulnerable and low-income populations.
'Dumping the Pump' to Promote Public Transit
Across the country, more than 150 transit systems are promoting ridership and thanking customers as part of the 13th annual National Dump the Pump Day, an initiative by the American Public Transportation Association.
Data, Police and Mental Health: How a Pennsylvania County Helps People in Distress
Mental health co-responder programs are increasingly common in law-enforcement agencies across the country, due largely to declines in the resources available to mental health providers that have forced police officers and sheriff’s deputies to take on additional responsibilities when answering calls.
This Utah Library System Will Distribute Overdose-Reversing Naloxone to Residents
Distribution of the kits is an extension of a previous push to train library staff to spot the signs of an opioid overdose and administer naloxone directly to library patrons in distress.
Best American Cities 2018: Where Does Your City Rank?
Cities are ranked on 28 factors sorted into six categories, including housing affordability, infrastructure, online search results and social media attention.
Virginia Approves Workforce Training Grant for Beer, Cider, Wine and Liquor-making
The grant, a collaboration between two community colleges, will be used to enhance existing curriculum and to establish two training facilities—one for wine and cider, the other for beer and liquor.
FAA Awards $677 Million in Airport Improvement Grants
The 241 grants will fund 346 infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons and terminals.
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