As Trump Exits Paris Agreement, State and Local Officials Vow to Fill Void
Governors announce a new multi-state U.S. Climate Alliance, as mayors reiterate support for the international agreement.
Route Fifty Navigator Awards Discussion: Uncovering Innovation In Utah
Join us in Salt Lake City (or remotely) for our first Navigator Awards discussion with innovators driving transformation at the state and local level.
In an East-of-River Revitalization, D.C. Takes Lessons From Across the Country
In developing a key parcel in a historically underserved community, Mayor Muriel Bowser is working with experts from the Rose Center to ensure development supports current residents.
What Caused States to Execute Dramatically Fewer Prisoners in 2016?
The decrease could be a momentary dip or a part of a larger trend.
Secretaries of State Put Exclamation Point on Comey’s Intel Testimony
On the heels of Russia testimony on Capitol Hill, the National Association of Secretaries of State released a cybersecurity fact sheet on what did—and didn’t happen—during last year’s elections.
A Mayoral 'Shark Tank' Leads to Seed Money for Entrepreneurs
Meet seven companies that are on a mission to help cities and citizens.
San Antonio Mayor and ‘Accidental Politician’ Ivy Taylor Talks Digital Inclusion, Smart Cities
“In 20 years ... it will just be the way cities operate”
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu on Securing and Advancing Communities
In an interview with Route Fifty, Landrieu talks policing and the “entrepreneurial” bent that drives mayors of all political stripes.
Route Fifty at SXSW: Our Interview With Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
In an interview at SXSW, the mayor Florida's fourth-largest city discusses how city hall is helping to create an “atmosphere of innovation for entrepreneurs” to flourish.
Route Fifty at SXSW: Our Interview With Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney
“Our growth—our business growth, our population growth, our economic growth—is rooted firmly in our immigrant population,” the mayor said in an interview.
Route Fifty at SXSW: Our Interview With Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry
Mayors face a "common set of challenges" and benefit from sharing their experiences and insights of how they're dealing with major policy challenges, like reducing homelessness in their cities.
Route Fifty at SXSW: Our Interview With Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer
“Bourbonism,” the mayor said in an interview, has helped his city bridge the urban-rural divide in Kentucky and boost economic development in the process.
Route Fifty at SXSW: Our Interview With D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser
“People live there, people start businesses in Washington, D.C., and we want people to come check out what we have to offer,” Bowser told Route Fifty in an interview at SXSW.
Phoenix’s Mayor Is Ready to Battle for the City’s Values and Economy
At SXSW, Greg Stanton is a happy warrior against state and federal interference.
Route Fifty at SXSW: Our Interview With Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett
“If we have an innovative constituency we need have to make sure that we have an innovative government to match our constituency.”
Route Fifty at SXSW: Our Interview With Denver Mayor Michael Hancock
“With today’s innovations and technologies, it makes no sense that we require more of our citizens than we actually should," according to the mayor.
Route Fifty at SXSW: Our Interview With West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon
We talk about his “heretical” take on civic engagement and “audacious” education and jobs programs.
Route Fifty at SXSW: Our Interview With San José Mayor Sam Liccardo
Liccardo’s city is a “platform” for partnerships that drive smart city innovation.
Want to Build a Smart City? Partnerships Are Key
US Ignite, Verizon, Intel and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed told a SXSW gathering that it’s all about a driving commitment to partnerships.
New Kiosk-less Bikeshare Unveiled in Austin During SXSW
Spin believes its approach to bike sharing will help solve the last-mile transit issue in our cities.
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