Los Angeles earns first gold-level What Works Cities data certification

A total of nine cities earned a certification, including San Francisco, New Orleans, Seattle and Boston.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 29, 2018

AT&T urges Congress to create an ‘Internet Bill of Rights’

The legislation would be designed to protect customers, encourage internet innovation and end the net neutrality debate.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 29, 2018

Houston mayor proposes first post-Harvey flood control measures

Harris County, which encompasses Houston, has implemented similar rules, though the city was exempted from those regulations.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 29, 2018

Amazon asks cities for secrecy in HQ2 race

In a CNBC exclusive, attendees at the annual U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting were tight-lipped about their plans for HQ2.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 26, 2018

Group of mayors, CEOs launch housing investment coalition

The Mayors & CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment was launched yesterday to advance public-private partnerships that tackle affordable housing and homelessness.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 26, 2018

Advocacy group: States must enact better traffic laws to prevent fatalities

A new report from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety recommends 16 laws that states should adopt to mitigate road fatalities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 25, 2018

London mayor seeks input on smart tech opportunities

The input will be used in developing the Smart London Plan, which will be launched at London Tech Week in June.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 25, 2018

Boston Mayor Walsh to lead US Conference of Mayors housing committee

Walsh will be tasked with helping mayors across the nation develop housing strategies and address community development challenges.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 25, 2018

Mobility in the public sector

Awingyu CEO Walter Van Uytven explains how governments should approach mobility so as to support their greater strategic initiatives.

Jan. 24, 2018

Philadelphia looks to fight opioid overdoses with ‘safe injection sites’

The facilities would be just one aspect of a greater opioid mitigation plan in the city.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 24, 2018

NYC sues drug companies for $500M over role in opioid crisis

The suit was filed against a number of manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids "to account for their part in the city's ongoing deadly opioid epidemic."

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 24, 2018

Boston mayor proposes regulations for Airbnb-style rentals

The measure would impose fees and limits on short-term rentals in an attempt to incorporate the growth of the home-share industry into the city's affordable housing plan.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 23, 2018

UK appoints minister for loneliness to combat ‘the sad reality of modern life’

Minister for Sport and Civil Society Tracey Crouch will take on the role as the government's ministerial lead for loneliness.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 23, 2018

Government shutdown: DC public works takes over federal litter collection

Trash collection isn't considered an essential service by the National Park Service, which leaves municipal employees in the nation's capital to fill in the gaps.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 22, 2018

Despite making white separatist comments, Maine town manager intends to stay in his job

Despite making white separatist comments, the town manager of a small Maine municipality claims his views don’t interfere with his job and that he intends to remain in his post.

By Jason Axelrod • Jan. 22, 2018

Details of NYC congestion pricing proposal unveiled

Cars driving through the busiest parts of Manhattan could face a charge of $11.52 under a new plan, to be released in-full on Friday. 

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 19, 2018

What Works Cities reaches goal of 100 municipal governments

The milestone was hit with this week's addition of five cities: Long Beach, CA; Columbia, SC; Grand Rapids, MI; Irving, TX; and Honolulu. 

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 18, 2018

The state of smart city development in 7 charts

A survey of nearly 650 utility, municipal, commercial and community stakeholders from across the U.S. found significant trends and perspectives regarding smart city progress.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 18, 2018

Amazon unveils top 20 contenders for HQ2

Let the jockeying begin: Amazon will make a final decision this year after a deeper dive into each city's potential.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018

Future of NYC plastic bag policy unclear after inconclusive state report

Supporters of the city's preempted $0.05 fee are crying foul after a state task force declined to take a position on the issue.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 18, 2018

Joining climate fight, Los Angeles considers suit against oil giants

This immediately follows New York City's decision to divest its pension funds and sue five major oil companies for their impacts on global warming.  

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 17, 2018

‘Textalyzers’ may help Chicago police reduce distracted driving

The devices would inform police if someone was using their phone when a crash occurred.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2018

Report: City planners should treat traffic deaths like a public health issue

Treating traffic fatalities like a preventable disease could cut down on the 1.25 million traffic deaths each year, according to the World Research Institute.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2018

Chicago learns from other cities’ experiences to develop CityKey

The all-in-one municipal ID card, designed for all Chicagoans, will be available this spring.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2018

Amazon could be leaning toward Boston for new HQ2

The company's leasing efforts in the seaport city mimic the first phase of its HQ2 plan.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2018