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Plastic bag bans have already prevented billions of bags from being used, report finds
January 23, 2024 | News, ManagementTwelve states and more than 500 cities have implemented bans on single-use plastic bags. New data shows those efforts are paying off.
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3 actions for cities fighting antisemitism and Islamophobia
January 22, 2024 | News, ManagementMayors met last week to discuss how to deal with an increase in hate crimes amid the war in Gaza.
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How tech can democratize community engagement
| News, ManagementIn contentious city planning meetings, the louder voices in the room often control the narrative, but technology can reframe the conversation and streamline the engagement process.
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Mayors, feds bemoan immigration ‘paralysis’
| News, ManagementCity leaders overwhelmed by the influx of migrants joined federal officials in strongly urging Congress to address the crisis at the southern border.
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Can wastewater alert schools about Covid spread?
| News, ManagementCOMMENTARY | While wastewater surveillance doesn't prevent all viral transmission, its role in understanding the extent of transmission could help officials ensure schools stay open during a public health emergency.
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Federal lawmakers take first steps toward oversight of $50 billion in opioid settlements
| News, FinanceThe four-page bill lists how states should spend settlement money, but it doesn’t specify consequences for flouting the rules or name who is in charge of monitoring compliance.
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A flurry of anti-trans bills kick off many new legislative sessions
January 20, 2024 | News, ManagementBarely into the new year, conservative state legislatures are already taking up anti-LBGTQ bills. Republicans are pushing at least 300 such bills across the country. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local… Read More »
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Easier said than done: Tips for community relocation amid a changing climate
January 19, 2024 | News, InfrastructureAs eroding coasts and raging wildfires drive people from their homes, a new report offers guidance for community relocation programs.
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Can cities clear homeless camps without offering an alternative?
| News, ManagementThe Supreme Court will hear a case on how far local governments can go to enforce bans on sleeping and camping in public spaces.
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Connecting researchers and legislators can lead to policies that reflect scientific evidence
| News, ManagementCOMMENTARY | Researchers want real-world impact. Lawmakers want programs that work. The public wants to benefit from taxpayer-funded research. Building a bridge from academia to legislatures is key to all three.