Tag: Local Government
Mexico’s Drought: Country Faces a Water Emergency
Mexico, or large parts of it, is running out of water.An extreme drought has seen taps run dry…
What Croydon, a ‘Live Free or Die’ Town, Learned About Democracy
CROYDON, N.H. — The tiny New Hampshire town of Croydon fits the New England of the imagination, with…
California’s Housing Crisis and the Fight Over 20 Townhomes
Livable California is now the most recognized brand among a class of new groups protesting the state’s housing…
What if Public Funds Were Controlled by the Public?
Studies have found young people are more likely to vote in local and national elections after they were…
In This Michigan County, Pandemic Stimulus Funds Are Remaking Public Health Programs
LANSING, Mich. — In an underserved neighborhood of Michigan’s capital city, a health clinic is being built with…
The Rise of the Crypto Mayors
For now, most crypto-enthused officials are focused on comparatively modest projects. Mark Wheeler, chief information officer for Philadelphia,…
Seven Virginia School Boards Sue Over Governor’s Mask Order
Seven school districts in Virginia sued Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday, objecting to his executive order overruling their…