Article New law helps New Jersey cities recover from Sandy, prepare for future storms 14th August 2013 New Jersey’s new law allows trust funds previously only allocated annually to provide low interest loans in cases of emergency.
Article Mayors Fitness Challenge launches 12th August 2013 Looking for a good way to improve the health of your residents? Take the Mayors Fitness Challenge.
Article Attitudes on abortion’s legality vary by region 12th August 2013 A recent Pew Research Center study found that while attitudes regarding abortion have not changed drastically on a national scale, regional divides on the issue are widening.
Article California city “bans the box” 7th August 2013 Richmond, Calif., recently joined a handful of other cities and states in prohibiting employers from requiring potential employees to divulge their criminal backgrounds.
Article Rhode Island, Minnesota to marry same-sex couples 5th August 2013 Beginning Aug. 1, Rhode Island and Minnesota became the 12th and 13th states to officially recognize same-sex marriages.
Article New law requires Philly’s large buildings to report energy and water expenditures 30th July 2013 A new energy usage disclosure law is part of Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter’s effort to make Philly America’s greenest city.
Article South Carolina K-9 units protected under new law 24th July 2013 A new law in South Carolina will protect K-9 officers from liability if suspects are bitten while dogs are in the line of duty.
Article Pennsylvania shelters can bill animal abusers under new law 17th July 2013 A new law in Pennsylvania allows animal shelters to seek reimbursement for the costs of caring for abused animals. The new legislation hopes to offset the costs incurred, and usually absorbed, by shelters.
Article South Dakota OKs armed teachers, but school districts prove slow to sign on 10th July 2013 This spring, South Dakota voted to allow teachers to carry firearms in schools. The law went into effect July 1, but officials say school districts have been hesitant to embrace the policy.
Article New fiscal year means new laws 3rd July 2013 The new fiscal year began Monday, and with it came a host of new laws coming into effect across the country. American City & County looks at the greater trends, as well as some of the more interesting legislation.
Solutions for Local Government Communicators Tasked with Facilitating Micro-to-Macro Resident Communications 22nd February 2024
Get in the Driver’s Seat: 7 Ways Your Lack of Control is Blocking Your High-Performance Potential 26th January 2024
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020