Article Some sheriffs oppose new gun control measures, refuse to enforce laws 8th January 2014 In some of the country’s communities, sheriffs are refusing to enforce new gun control measures, saying the laws are too general and violate the Second Amendment.
Article Expensive cities may drive out creatives 8th January 2014 High costs of living in traditionally “creative” cities may be pricing out all but the most wealthy
Article Los Angeles sacks plastic bags 8th January 2014 A new law makes the plastic bags offered by grocery stores illegal in Los Angeles.
Article Phoenix ends city’s problem with chronic veteran homelessness 6th January 2014 By using a “Housing First” approach, Phoenix has found homes for all 56 of its homeless veterans
Article Ulster County, N.Y., uses tech solutions to reach at-risk individuals 6th January 2014 The health department of Ulster County, N.Y., developed a suicide prevention smartphone app to help get critical information to those who need it most.
Article Obesity: what is the government’s responsibility? 6th January 2014 Most Americans agree that obesity is a problem, but they are unsure what the government’s role should be in addressing the issue.
Article California police department acquires public safety communications system 2nd January 2014 The city of La Mesa, Calif., police department is enhancing emergency response by upgrading the department’s public safety software and technology.
Article The great Oregon Twitter race 30th December 2013 Four local governments in Oregon have engaged in a good-natured competition to gain Twitter followers over the upcoming year. Fittingly, 2,014 followers will be the goal.
Article Mayor-elect forgoes inaugural ball, asks instead for donations to renovate city hall 30th December 2013 After his inauguration, Harrisburg Mayor-elect Eric Papenfuse will not be sipping champagne on the donor dime – he is instead asking supporters for funds to help repair and maintain city facilities.
Article Party affiliation tied to Americans’ trust of various professions 23rd December 2013 Gallup found that how a person identifies politically can indicate the professions that person will tend to trust.
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020