Despite New Funding, Infrastructure Jobs Prove Tough to Fill
Projects can't get built without the right workers, but a National League of Cities analysis shows how hiring for infrastructure jobs can be time consuming compared to other fields. NLC also offers tips for how governments can help to ease the problem.
Strategies for Solving Homelessness Across the US
A look at how communities are making progress helping people who are homeless.
Best US Cities to Rent an Apartment
Five of the top 10 cities are small, including No. 1 Round Rock, Texas, near Austin.
City and County Government Workers Eligible for Additional Student Loan Debt Relief
The federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is temporarily offering expanded debt forgiveness but borrowers need to file paperwork soon.
Economic Development Efforts Thriving in Repurposed Prisons
In recent years, former correctional facilities in seven states were converted into apartments, a sports complex, a movie studio and more, initiatives that are generating jobs and boosting local economies, according to a new report.
Home Sale Prices Fall Swiftly in Pandemic Boomtowns
Many homes for sale in July nationwide experienced price drops, especially those in cities that saw an influx of residents during the pandemic. Boise, Idaho, led the pack with nearly 70% of houses on the market falling in price.
Housing Affordability Falls to Lowest Level Since Great Recession
Inflation, low inventory and rising mortgage rates are hampering housing availability for families nationwide, according to a report. But there are a few cities in the Midwest and Pennsylvania where housing is still reasonable.
States With the Largest and Smallest Teacher Pay Gaps
Teachers nationwide earn much less than other college-educated professionals, says a new report. Colorado has the greatest teacher pay gap and Rhode Island the smallest.
How the Pandemic Is Leaving a Lasting Mark on Mountain Towns
It’s not just higher home prices.
Nearly 40% of Americans Are Tired of the Two-Party Political System
The sentiment is even stronger among those 18 to 49 years old, with nearly half of people in that age group saying they wish they had alternatives to Democrats and Republicans.
How 3 States Are Trying to Help Their Farmers Deal With Drought
Swaths of the country have baked this summer under hot and dry conditions, making it tougher to keep crops growing and livestock healthy. In some cases, state governments are stepping up work with their agriculture sectors in response.
HUD’s New Plan to Help Low-Income Renters
The department of Housing and Urban Development is looking to give households a boost building credit, saving money and improving financial literacy.
More Governments Join National Fine and Fee Reform Effort
Seven additional cities and counties are set to take part in the initiative, which is seeking to rework fines and fees that often fall most heavily on low-income and minority residents.
The Rising Costs of Extreme Heat
Hot weather can be deadly. It’s also putting a dent in the nation's economy and forcing new expenses on states and localities.
Minimum Wage Workers Cannot Afford a 2-bedroom Rental Home Anywhere
Plus, these workers can’t rent a one bedroom in 91% of U.S. counties, according to a new report.
New 5-State Pilot Will Link Low-Income Households to Solar Power
Households could see electricity bill savings from the program in the 10% to 50% range, according the Biden administration.
Monkeypox Forces a New Public Health Test on Local Governments
Experts point to steps health departments and others can take to meet the challenges posed by the spreading disease.
‘I No Longer Feel Safe’: A Mayor Resigns, Citing Threats
The mayor of The Village, Oklahoma, said he’d been followed home after meetings, had his tires slashed and faced other abuse. The episode mirrors a disturbing national trend.
Support Slips for Phase Out of Gas-Powered Cars and Trucks
A slight but rising majority of Americans are against a transition towards manufacturing only zero-emission vehicles, a new survey finds.
Mayors' Initiative to Harness Data to Improve Government Functions, Constituent Services
The new effort, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, has 22 members in the initial cohort and is expected to grow to 100 mayors during the next two years.
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