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.
A swastika was left at a table where the former mental health worker was known to eat in the jail’s break room
Owners must also pay a fee to cover taxpayers’ costs associated with gun violence
The bill would reverse a current law that bars first responders from transporting working animals in most situations
NY transit system bans all political ads on subways, buses
Hawaii poised to become 1st state to raise smoking age to 21
Drought: California governor seeks fine for water wasters
San Francisco bans performances by exotic animals
Smoking inside bars is officially off-limits in New Orleans
Cities and states are taking a stand against certain industries and practices that are causing more harm than good to public health
Vancouver enacted a ban on food scraps from disposal as garbage. Rather than adding organic waste to local landfills, the city will recycle the materials
Many court systems are considering shared services agreements or consolidations to improve efficiency while eliminating redundant costs
Topeka is using a $91,000 federal grant to fund an Alternative Sentencing Court is designed to reduce the financial burden of overpopulated prisons
Chicago uses predictive models to find risks and implement solutions efficiently. How could your municipality use predictive modeling?
The DOJ is offering $7 million to fund community safety initiatives in neighborhood revitalization programs, while the DOE is awarding Promise Neighborhoods planning grants to strengthen school systems and career opportunities at the local level
Madrid will charge drivers for entering the city center with personal vehicles. Learn what efforts are being made to eliminate personal cars in urban settings
A growing number of cities are banning plastic bags and bottles, or implementing fees, to encourage the use of eco-friendly items instead. See what cities are doing to reduce their carbon footprints
The DOJ has awarded $435,000 to four attorneys offices in major cities across the nation to help keep first-time, low level offenders out of jail. Read how the funds will be applied at the local level
The U.S. Department of Justice is offering $17 million in grant assistance for sex offender programming
San Fran is changing the way the impact of new transit projects are evaluated to make expansions easier. Read about the groundbreaking legislation
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