Remembering Susanna M. Salter: The first woman mayor
Though largely forgotten today outside of Kansas, Susanna M. Salter helped women break the political glass ceiling.
Collective bargaining transparency: A win for workers and taxpayers
As police accountability takes center stage in many city policy discussions, offering the public a window into labor negotiations makes...
What the public really thinks about defunding the police
Outrage over police-related deaths has led many cities to consider defunding. But surveys indicate the public prefers other options.
Liberalizing land-use regulations: The case of Houston
Policymakers and planners can ease the housing crisis by liberalizing the restrictions on land use that drive up costs and...
As gig-economy platforms proliferate, cities struggle to keep up
A sector impacting more than a third of the workforce is hobbled by lagging municipal regulations. What can change?
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