A New Bill in Washington State Seeks to Reduce Unneeded Packaging
Laws requiring companies to cover the costs of recycling services are gaining momentum in the U.S. Washington is one of the latest states to consider a strategy that is popular in Europe.
A New Initiative Seeks to Help Small Cities Access Infrastructure Funding
The program will work with communities to assemble strong grant applications that can win some of the billions of dollars available.
How One US City is Beginning a Truth and Reconciliation Program
The Minneapolis initiative is focused on addressing harms that drive racial disparities. Route Fifty spoke with program manager Malaysia Abdi about the work now underway.
5 Ways to Build Cities That Can Better Withstand Climate Extremes
Smarter land-use and nature-based solutions are among the approaches highlighted in a new report, which also focuses on equity considerations and how to pay for projects.
The Governors Wading Deeper Into the Housing Crisis
Across the country, state leaders are putting the nation’s housing shortage at the center of their agendas this year. But it's still uncertain whether their proposals to solve the problem will gain traction and some question whether the plans go far enough.
New Federal Cash Headed to Trail Projects Nationwide
Some of the money is from earmarks included in a recent federal spending package. The funding comes as bike and pedestrian trail use has been on the rise.
Mayors Have Affordable Housing Plans. But Do They Have the Funds?
The short answer is no. But they’re working on it.
Colorado’s DOT Goes from Building Roads to Building Homes
In an effort to attract and retain workers, the department is taking on the role of developer to provide affordable housing. It is just one way the public sector is working to fill vacancies.
This Dry January, Consider the Alcohol Excise Tax
Many states have abstained for decades from updating so-called sin taxes applied to wine, beer and liquor. One expert explains why changes could be on the horizon.
EPA Unveils $100 Million in Environmental Justice Grants
The Environmental Protection Agency announcement is part of a larger effort by the Biden administration to fight climate change and curb environmental harm in long-neglected communities.
New Orleans’ Christmas Trees Get a Second Life
An annual "Christmas Tree Drop" deposits thousands of repurposed trees throughout a Louisiana wildlife refuge to help restore wetlands.
A City Lost About 670,000 Trees. Now It Has a Plan to Replant Them
After a destructive storm, the Iowa locality will spend $37 million to plant more than 42,000 trees over 10 years. “So much of the plan is intended to be replicable to other cities,” says a city official.
Rent-control Measures Are Poised for a Big 2023
Cities in more than a dozen states appear set to consider the tool amid high inflation and rising housing costs.
Exploring How to Help Homebuyers Compete with Real Estate Investors
Experts say there are several strategies governments can try to prevent investors from dominating the market.
The States Leading on Energy Efficiency Policy
A newly released ranking looks at the states doing the most–and the least–when it comes to cutting emissions, and how they’re incorporating equity into their programs.
Number of Women Elected to State Legislature Seats Hits New Record
But nationwide they are still short of equal representation in statehouses compared to men.
A Governor Imposes a TikTok Ban for State Government
The move comes as the app faces increased scrutiny in the U.S. over its ties to the Chinese government.
Many Applications for $1B Economic Development Program Had a Missing Element
New research finds a notable gap in proposals from the 60 finalists for the Build Back Better Regional Challenge.
A Plan to Use City Property for Affordable Housing
Boston is on track to open up dozens of parcels to developers early next year, while also offering residents direct aid to help with home-purchasing costs.
This Midwestern City Plans to Wipe Out Residents’ Medical Debt
The new program follows a similar one launched in Cook County, Illinois earlier this year.
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