Politics
The real reason you pay for NFL stadiums
[ad_1] This week, guest host Eric Boehm is joined by J.C. Bradbury, an economist at Kennesaw State University and one of the leading critics…
Tag: Local Government
Politics
Why can’t New York get rid of 2-person subway crews?
[ad_1] Late last year, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would have required two-person operating crews on New York City subways,…
Boston, Massachusetts Local News
Methuen council shoots down increase in mayoral powers on contracts
[ad_1] METHUEN — A bid by Mayor D.J Beauregard aimed at increasing government efficiency through cutting down on City Council oversight failed resoundingly. The…
Business
Davis: A second term of ‘community-first’ leadership | Long Island Business News
[ad_1] In Brief: Re-elected in November to represent Nassau County’s reconfigured District 1, including Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, South Hempstead and parts of Hempstead and…
Los Angeles, California Local News
Housing advocate Rae Huang announces candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — Community organizer and minister Rae Huang formally announced her candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles on Sunday, offering voters an…
Politics
How Lina Khan is busy striving to maximize Mamdani’s power
[ad_1] Lina Khan has quickly thrown water on any hopes that she might be a benign force on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s…
Politics
New Jersey town tentatively agrees to not seize 175-year-old family farm
[ad_1] The township of Cranbury, New Jersey, will not take Andy Henry’s 175-year-old family farm for an affordable housing development after all. According to…
Business
Outreach pro Victoria Ryan appointed to Islip Planning Board | Long Island Business News
[ad_1] With a career focused on representing development projects before municipal planning officials, Victoria Ryan now finds herself on the other side of the…
Politics
Some red states are trying to take control of their blue cities
[ad_1] After 30 days, President Donald Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C., has ended. But the use of federal troops in policing American cities…
Sacramento, California Local News
VIDEO: New Jersey man dances at town hall meeting to protest property tax hike
[ad_1] Mhm Mr. Tilly, I started your time. Um, How was everyone’s weekend? VIDEO: New Jersey man dances at town hall meeting to protest…
Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News
City’s ‘bold’ new plan for rough sleepers after Wiggles blunder
[ad_1] WA’s biggest regional city has unveiled a “bold” plan to transform its city centre and relocate a local music shell used by rough…
Politics
Photo: A tiny monument to eminent domain resistance in New York City
[ad_1] This is part of Reason‘s 2025 summer travel issue. Click here to read the rest of the issue. The Hess Triangle is the…
Politics
Georgia woman could lose $30,000 after local government denies her permit to open hair salon
[ad_1] When Khalilah Few opened her salon, Creative Crowns Collective, in 2023, she didn’t think her business savvy would put her at odds with…
Politics
At V.P debate, J.D. Vance and Tim Walz scapegoat immigrants, ‘corporate speculators’ for high housing costs
[ad_1] Both candidates at tonight’s vice-presidential debate agreed that housing costs are too high. And both Sen. J.D. Vance (R–Ohio) and Minnesota Gov. Tim…
Real Estate
Gov. Newsom signs bills to make it easier to provide shelter beds, build more ADUs
[ad_1] Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed two bills that tweak existing shelter and ADU laws in an attempt to boost supply and make…
Boston, Massachusetts Local News
Driscoll appointed trustee of Cape Ann Savings Bank
[ad_1] A former Manchester-by-the-Sea selectwoman with banking experience is Cape Ann Savings Bank’s newest trustee. Margaret “Muffin” Noonan Driscoll was appointed as a trustee…
Government
New Study Finds Paths to More Effective Short-Term Rental Regulations
[ad_1] Dual surveys of STR operators and government officials support reveal opportunities to support local businesses and sustainably manage tourism amongst other community needs…
Politics
San Diego is cracking down on groups for exercising outside without a permit
[ad_1] They come in packs. They’re often crunchy. They’re chameleons: a downward-facing dog one moment, a cobra or child the next. (What versatility!) They…
Politics
Review: Exposing a broken juvenile court system
[ad_1] In Rutherford County, Tennessee, kids as young as 7 years old were getting thrown in jail for incredibly minor offenses—stealing a football or…
Government
Suits Filed for Municipal Clients Across the Country in PFAS National Litigation
[ad_1] Press Release • Jan 10, 2024 NEW ORLEANS, January 10, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Last month, multiple cities in 5 states across the country…