20% of America’s largest cities pass ballot measures related to policing
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia, voters took policy matters into their own hands last November.
Why states and cities should stop handing out billions in economic incentives to companies
Scandals in New Jersey, Baltimore and elsewhere illustrate just what’s wrong with these programs.
Neighborhoods with MLK streets are poorer than national average and highly segregated, study reveals
Poverty rates are almost double the national average in areas surrounding streets named after Martin Luther King Jr.
The Gig Economy: An important part of cities’ economic resilience
As Congress focuses on gig workers, research shows local and state policy can have a big impact on this fast-growing...
Most large U.S. cities don’t have enough money to pay their bills — report
Truth in Accounting's annual look at the fiscal state of America's largest cities has no A's -- and quite a...
Local initiative roundup: Taxes and bonds go big
2020 saw more than 900 ballot measures in America's largest cities.
Steps toward an inclusive economic recovery
Americans in poor communities were economically hit hardest by COVID; here's how cities can focus on a recovery that works...
New York yellow cabdrivers face growing uncertainty about industry’s future
The number of yellow cabs operating in New York City has declined 74% in the first six months of 2020.
Property litigation in the COVID-19 era
COVID-19 shutdowns are posing challenges for local governments -- the longer they impact people and businesses, the greater the chances...
New documentary looks at taxpayer funding of sports stadiums
The title -- 'Throw a Billion Dollars from the Helicopter' -- gives away the plot in this fascinating look at...
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