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Amid campus protests nationwide, DC’s response stands out
May 08, 2024 | News, ManagementThe capital city’s police department cleared an encampment at a local university following pressure from House Republicans to be more forceful. But the District’s reluctance to take action sooner underlies lessons officials learned decades ago about the perils of aggressive… Read More »
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How local governments can respond to the housing crisis
May 06, 2024 | News, ManagementA new book by Charles Marohn and Daniel Herriges of Strong Towns encourages local officials to promote small-scale developments, even if it means using city financial tools to get them off the ground.
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As a critical deadline approaches, the Biden administration issues a flurry of regulations
May 03, 2024 | News, ManagementThe new rules cover subjects as varied as marijuana policy, vehicle pollution, civil rights for transgender students, and drinking water safety.
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Illinois’ child welfare agency goes on a hiring spree
May 02, 2024 | News, ManagementThe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has reduced hiring times for frontline workers from nine months to just a few weeks. Agency leaders hope a bigger staff will help improve the lives of kids it serves.
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E-bikes are a ‘game changer’ for bike shares
May 01, 2024 | News, InfrastructureRidership on the systems in cities big and small after the pandemic is stronger than ever, and bike-share operators say the electric devices are a big reason why.
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Southern governors raise pressure in fights with auto unions
April 26, 2024 | News, WorkforceRepublican officials want to tell automakers that get big financial incentives for new factories that they have to use secret ballots during unionization efforts.
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States explore new incentives to lower the cost of EVs
April 24, 2024 | News, InfrastructureWashington state became the latest state to roll out rebates for buying or leasing EVs this week, but other states are offering incentives to knock thousands of dollars off the cost of the vehicles, too.
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Justices debate whether cities can make sleeping outside a crime
April 22, 2024 | News, ManagementCities worry they could have to “surrender” public places if an Oregon city’s anti-camping law is struck down by the Supreme Court, while advocates say the city rules criminalize being homeless.
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Justices appear willing to limit bribery law used in corruption cases
April 15, 2024 | News, ManagementThe U.S. Supreme Court appeared to be sympathetic to a former Indiana mayor’s argument that the federal bribery statute is vague. A ruling would resolve a disparity in which “gratuities” from outsiders are considered OK in some courts, but not… Read More »
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Can compromise be reached in two state budget debates?
April 12, 2024 | News, FinanceTaxes and affordable housing are holding up budgets in Virginia and New York. Instead of threats, the governors in each state appear to be trying to find common ground—for now.