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.
Each family will receive funds from Kansas City plus money from the private auto insurance provider for the firefighter who was driving
More than 90 out of 102 county sheriffs have publicly stated that they won’t aggressively enforce the law
Raymond Barton says his rights were violated, and his attorneys say he was at odds with Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley
About 30 local law enforcement agencies are trained to act as immigration officers, and the program targeting illegal immigrants could be expanded.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez may be the poster child for “caving” to President Donald Trump’s immigration demands, but he is not alone.
Investors have less incentive to pursue the Low Income Housing Tax Credit if the business tax rate is cut as President Donald Trump pledged in 2016.
Houston’s mayor and fire pension board are negotiating language in a pension reform deal that could prevent the city’s bankruptcy.
As the Affordable Care Act sunsets in Congressional repeal, the IRS is sending millions letters warning of impending Obamacare tax.
A new report suggests that several states’ legislatures do not reflect actual majorities, and it’s cities that are losing to gerrymandering.
Charlotte repealed its transgender bathroom ordinance, then revered course after state leadership failed to repeal the North Carolina bathroom bill.
Injury related to marijuana intoxication is sure to increase with marijuana legalization. The EMS experience in Colorado can help prepare municipalities.
CalPERS voted to lower its expected pension investment returns pressuring the California Supreme Court’s pending review of the California Rule.
Los Angeles County has already voted to contribute $3M to the legal fund, with the city adding $2M million and its partners another $5M.
The North Carolina attorney general and governor-elect wants the state’s bathroom bill directing which bathrooms transgender people should use repealed.
The city of Seattle’s hearing examiner sided with a neighborhood group fighting against Backyard Cottage legislation for single-family zones.
A New York City councilman is hoping to star in a reality tv show about his life, work and possible bid for New York City Mayor in the 2017 election.
Mayor Mike Rawlings personally funds suit to bring the Dallas pension board to court in March and stop lump sum pension withdrawals.
From courts to 911 services, ShareBase, a cloud-based sharing tool, enables controlled, authorized access to the county’s OnBase information system.
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