Tag: Local Government

Mexico’s Drought: Country Faces a Water Emergency

Mexico, or large parts of it, is running out of water.An extreme…

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What if Public Funds Were Controlled by the Public?

Studies have found young people are more likely to vote in local…

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In a Michigan County, Stimulus Funds Are Remaking Public Health Programs

LANSING, Mich. — In an underserved neighborhood of Michigan’s capital city, a…

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The Rise of the Crypto Mayors

For now, most crypto-enthused officials are focused on comparatively modest projects. Mark…

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Seven Virginia School Boards Sue Over Governor’s Mask Order

Seven school districts in Virginia sued Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday, objecting…

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First They Fought About Masks. Then Over the Soul of the City.

But as the months went by, none of the people he had…

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India Cities Ban Eggs, Drawing a Backlash

AHMEDABAD, India — The raid came just after sunset. Plainclothes municipal workers…

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Cities Try to Lure Factories as U.S. Pushes to Fix Chip Shortage

TAYLOR, Texas — The shortage of computer chips has zapped energy from…

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