Elections
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It’s not just uncertainty coming from Washington. It’s a structural shift in who bears fiscal risk, and local governments are at the bottom of that ladder.
A new law will move some minors accused of firearm offenses into adult court as state leaders target violent crime.
As Atlanta’s mayor puts it, a strategy for everything “means you have a strategy of nothing.”
The former “The Hills” star is using social media savvy and anti-establishment rhetoric to shake up the race.
The World Cup is expected to draw huge crowds, and it’s up to cities to figure out how to get them to the matches before kickoff.
The state says platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket resemble illegal gambling, while federal regulators claim exclusive oversight authority.
Cities and states are struggling to keep up with road repairs as infrastructure costs outpace revenues.
Allen, Texas, put a few videos on its new YouTube channel in 2007 just to see what would happen. Today the channel has a subscriber base few local governments could match.
State policies that can unlock the affordability of home electrification, rooftop solar and battery storage could save families significant money while giving them a direct stake in the next energy economy.
There are efforts at the state level to curtail it, but it’s not going away.
They say they’re tightening their belts. But survey optimism and budget balance tell you little about longer-term structural fiscal health.
State zoning reforms to remove barriers to factory-built homes have done little to close the housing gap. There are steps state and federal policymakers should take to boost this affordable option.
San Francisco is benefiting from an AI boom while Los Angeles grapples with population decline and a struggling Hollywood.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is viewed unfavorably by a majority of residents. She still has an edge over her challengers in her campaign for a second term.
The debate over how to classify fast-changing communities has major implications for planning and public policy.
Officials say misinformation from both parties is fueling skepticism about voting systems and results.
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