Legal
Legal matters are a core focus for local and state government agencies, encompassing the creation, interpretation, and enforcement of laws and regulations that govern public affairs. Legal frameworks ensure that government actions are consistent with the rule of law and protect citizens’ rights. Though by no means a perfect system – enforcement inequities continue to make the headlines – local leaders strive to create laws that work fairly for all.
The $230M legislation provides funding for armed SROs at all public schools, increases physical safeguards and enhances mental health services for students
The bipartisan agreement would avoid making the state the second in the U.S. to decriminalize the possession of controlled substances
People with small amounts of methamphetamine, heroin and LSD are subject to non-criminal violations and given the choice to call a statewide hotline or pay a $100 fine
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a DOJ policy reversal, allowing federal prosecutors to pursue cases in states with legal marijuana.
The DOJ reversed its policy not to interfere with states that have legal marijuana, what does that mean?
Congressional deals to reinstate cost sharing subsidies (CSR payments) to insurers may be made to pass the Senate tax bill.
The FCC repealed net neutrality policies dating from 2015. Find out what it means for local economies, small businesses and consumers.
A 2017 report said the amount of ivory for sale in D.C. spiked in 10 years, citing New York and California’s state ivory trade bans as a major factor.
APTA says that changes to the commuter tax benefit and advance refundability of municipal bonds in Trump tax bill discourages transportation investments.
For cities that want to support granny apartments to address housing needs -- its tough -- but not impossible to revise local ordinances.
The university study will examine the public health, economic and workforce impacts of the Chicago soda tax over a three-year period.
A new California gas tax costs 12 cents per gallon and 20 cpg for diesel. Cities announce street repairs while businesses and workers express operations costs concerns.
In response to DOJ’s request to prove Section 1373 compliance, New York and Philadelphia say the agency mischaracterizes their statutes, policies and laws.
Despite limited managerial experience, millennial mayors warrant examination for their skills and accomplishments.
The GCC election infrastructure forum includes local elections officials, state elections directors and DHS and U.S. Election Assistance Commission members.
NOLA, NYC, Philly and Chicago have two weeks to prove to DOJ they comply with Section 1373 and are not guilty of sanctuary city violations.
A bump stock turns a semi-automatic rifle into an automatic, a go around some lawmakers are trying to stop in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting.
Collaboration, support from leadership and centralized IT systems and processes are some of the cybersecurity best practices securing Denver elections.
The largest voting machine manufacturers have until the end of the month to tell lawmakers about efforts to assure election cybersecurity
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