Economy

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To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders

Local government leaders need to cast a wide net, says Laura Kroeger, technical director,...

Gallery: 10 of America’s most affordable cities

Over the last few years, inflation has made American cities less affordable by driving up...

The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

When you envision the future, what do you see? For me, it’s a place where people of all...

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Oregon town closes after failing to pass a budget

“The Town of Lexington is closed until further notice. Thank you,” is the terse greeting callers receive upon dialing the primary phone number listed on Lexington, Ore.’s website as of July 3. While businesses and roads in Lexington (pop. 238) remain open, the small town’s government shut down and laid off its two full-time employees […]

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Trump campaign still owes El Paso almost half a million dollars for February rally

President Donald Trump still owes El Paso, Texas, almost half a million dollars. In February, Trump and Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke held dueling rallies in the small Texas town – at great cost to the municipality, according to the El Paso Times. Security and transportation costs surged, and while O’Rourke has settled his tab, the […]

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Local governments in Colorado now able to raise minimum wages

Starting next year, local governments in Colorado will be able to increase their minimum wages past the state standard of $11-per-hour. Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 1210 into law on May 28, which allows cities, counties or other local governments to raise the minimum wage, according to The Gazette. Previously, local governments could […]

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New York to become first U.S. city to adopt congestion pricing

Manhattan is notorious for its awful traffic, but motorists will soon have another reason to avoid driving in the Big Apple. On April 1, New York state legislators decided to institute congestion pricing in New York City, according to The Economist. By 2021, vehicles will have to pay to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. […]

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California local governments sue state over home delivery rule

One county and 24 cities in California are suing the state over a rule that allows home delivery of marijuana without permits. The lawsuit centers on a rule that the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) adopted in January that allows licensed marijuana companies to make home deliveries anywhere in the state, according to the […]

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Amazon pulls out of New York amid contentious politics

Amazon has abandoned its plans to build a new hub in the New York neighborhood of Long island City amid turmoil expressed among politicians. On Feb. 14, Amazon announced its decision to not move forward with building one half of its second headquarters in New York, Curbed NY reports. The company had previously announced its […]

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How the U.S.’s largest metro areas rank for economic freedom

Economic freedom is an important trait of cities. It’s attractive to residents and businesses, and it can drastically affect the economy of an area. However, many factors determine economic freedom, and not all areas have the same amount of economic freedom as others. The Reason Foundation, a nonprofit, libertarian think tank that conducts nonpartisan public […]

Nebraska legislator proposes warning system for at-risk city and county budgets

A Nebraska state senator has floated the idea of creating a state-run warning system to notify state officials when local government budgets are under financial stress. Republican Nebraska Sen. John Stinner has voiced intentions to introduce a bill at next month’s legislative session to create such a warning system, the Associated Press reports. He has […]

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Cities propose various strategies to fix pension problems

Across the country, cities are proposing and implementing multiple strategies in attempts to reduce pension deficits. Princeton, Ill., officials plan to institute a 2 percent increase in taxes over last year, unanimously approving a first reading of the ordinance to institute the levy on Dec. 3, BCRNews reports. The city’s police pension is funded at […]

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Massachusetts mayor among first two to legally buy recreational marijuana in state

Northampton, Mass., Mayor David Narkewicz made history on Nov. 20 as one of two customers to be the first to legally buy recreational marijuana products in Massachusetts. Recreational marijuana stores launched in Massachusetts on Nov. 20, two years after voters approved the legalization of non-medical marijuana in the state, NBC News reports. Narkewicz stood first in line […]

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Economy

Highlights

To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders

Gallery: 10 of America’s most affordable cities

The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

News

Oregon town closes after failing to pass a budget

Article

Trump campaign still owes El Paso almost half a million dollars for February rally

Article

Local governments in Colorado now able to raise minimum wages

Article

New York to become first U.S. city to adopt congestion pricing

Article

California local governments sue state over home delivery rule

Article

Amazon pulls out of New York amid contentious politics

Gallery

How the U.S.’s largest metro areas rank for economic freedom

Nebraska legislator proposes warning system for at-risk city and county budgets

Article

Cities propose various strategies to fix pension problems

Article

Massachusetts mayor among first two to legally buy recreational marijuana in state

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