Checking In on a Census ‘Homework Assignment’ for Cities and Counties
These localities have already launched their Complete Count Committees and taken other proactive steps to avoid undercounting. Has yours?
Pennsylvania’s Broadband Challenges Are Worse Than Thought
Researchers at Penn State University find stark differences between advertised speeds and actual connectivity.
Wisconsin Legislators Burn the Midnight Oil on GOP’s Lame-Duck Power Grab
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Los Angeles straw rules; N.Y.C. mayor stumbles on commissioner’s botched firing … and chronic wasting disease cleanup.
The Need to Accommodate More Floodwaters Near Sacramento
A tour of some of the levee infrastructure that protects California’s capital city.
Some School Districts Look to Custodians and Teachers to Fill Bus Driver Shortage
An ongoing hiring challenge has brought about unconventional solutions to meet immediate needs.
Firing Leads to Confusing ‘Three-Day Misadventure’ at New York City Hall
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Hurricane Michael total estimated insured losses … Alaska’s new governor sworn in … and Berkeley’s old city hall will be used as homeless shelter.
A Tough Question in California: Whether to Rebuild in Places That Will Burn Again
Despite the clear and present dangers of the wildland-urban interface, many vow to rebuild in risky spots.
‘Dead Pool’ Water Scenario for Colorado River Prompts Big Spending in Vegas
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Mo. police chief responds to CNN rape-kit investigation … Texas AG sues San Antonio … and Vt. irked by N.H. inaction.
Anchorage Counts Its Blessings After Dodging a Significant Catastrophe
A culture of preparedness and good fortune helped Alaska’s largest city avoid a major quake disaster.
Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Anchorage
Strong shaking and aftershocks rock Alaska’s largest population center.
Lyft’s New Investment Will Expand NYC’s Citi Bike Service Area in a Big Way
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | PG&E to face major safety scrutiny from state regulators … Kansas gas tax hike … Ore. may legalize psychedelic mushrooms.
Revitalizing Michigan Communities Through Investment Crowdfunding
2018 NAVIGATOR AWARD WINNER: Katharine Czarnecki, Senior Vice President for Community Development, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Feds Charge 2 Men in Ransomware Attack That Hobbled Atlanta
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Albuquerque’s troubled electric buses leave town … Wash. state plastic bag ban proposal … Dallas asset forfeitures ... and D.C.’s clean-energy shift.
The ‘Narrative of Improvement’ vs. the Reality of San Francisco Homelessness
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | State employment in Rhode Island surges … first-of-its-kind ban on tiny toiletries … and a mayor fails to announce he put his police chief on unpaid leave.
The Fiscal Need to Find a ‘Second Life’ for Underutilized Parking Lots
Revenue streams from parking lots and garages are expected to be undermined as autonomous vehicle technology improves and is more widely adopted.
Making the Case to Curb Outside Pay for Lawmakers in Albany
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Farm bankruptcies increase in Upper Midwest … Bend, Ore.’s high wildfire risk … and Cincinnati City Council subpoenas in texting lawsuit.
Mayor Discusses Local Impacts of GM’s Newly Announced Plant Closures
“This isn’t just a GM issue. People aren’t buying cars” like they once did, according to Lordstown, Ohio Mayor Arno Hill. “We’ve prepared for this.”
A Difficult Task in Paradise: Getting Schools Back in Session After Fire's Destruction
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Governors-elect ready for transitions … South Bend homelessness … Minneapolis grocery-stocking rules … and Midwest winter storm.
After a Ransomware Attack, More Unwelcome News for Local Government Employees
An abundance of caution months after a cyber assault on one municipality’s IT systems.
Surveying the Public in a City Being Used as Federal Drone Testing Site
Taking the temperature of San Diego residents before UberEats starts deploying delivery drones to the skies.
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