D.C.’s public art exhibit celebrates parties

Cities across America are confronting the reality that climate change is a formidable challenge requiring bold solutions and, in many cases, new sources of funding. A 2018 report by Bloomberg Philanthropies found that 46 percent of U.S. mayors believe addressing climate change is “very important” to the future of their communities. The same survey reported […]

Frank Gilliam Jr. resigned from his post as Atlantic City, N.J.’s mayor after pleading guilty in federal court to stealing a significant amount of money from the youth basketball team he co-founded. Gilliam pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in U.S. District Court, according to The Press of Atlantic City. The charge carries […]

If the Austin, Texas, government cannot adequately address its rampant homelessness issue before Nov. 1, Texas Governor Greg Abbott will marshal state resources to address it. Abbott sent Austin Mayor Steve Adler a letter on Oct. 2, outlining the ultimatum. Abbott cited the accumulation of used needles and feces, growing encampments beside roads threatening traffic […]

Unemployment rates are hovering around all-time lows and job growth has been far from stagnant. The economy is doing well and most Americans are gainfully employed. That sounds great, unless of course you’re a local government trying to recruit talented employees while facing budgetary constraints. Recruiting has never been easy for state and local governments, […]