Clean, Open and Fair Government

Americans in poor communities were economically hit hardest by COVID; here's how cities can focus on a recovery that works...

As police accountability takes center stage in many city policy discussions, offering the public a window into labor negotiations makes...

How will cities recover from COVID-related shutdowns? Better Cities Project has compiled practical answers into a playbook and website for...

The economic shock of the pandemic may push a number of state and local pension plans to dangerously low funding...

The answer is: It depends. So it's important to understand how courts approach these questions.

Mid-size and large-city elected leaders want projects -- and vision from Washington -- in the spotlight.

Irvine taxpayers can rejoice; those in New York might have something to worry about.

A 2019 Supreme Court ruling means big impacts -- and potentially big bills -- for some communities.

Officials in the Lone Star State tried (and failed) to restrict municipal lobbying last session; the bill is expected to...

Jurisdictions of all sizes are dealing with the advent of unhuman decision-making. Here's a look at how five cities are...