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Local Governments Prepare for a Federal Fight Over ‘Double Taxation’

Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola: “Coupled with the declining federal support in cities, removing the SALT deduction would only further strain our already stressed municipal budgets."

Bill Lucia

When Local Council Members Test the Limits of Their Authority

In most cases, a city or county’s governing body “doesn’t manage day-to-day operations. That’s management’s job.” But the divisions aren’t always clearly defined.

John Tomasic

With the Clock Running Out on CHIP Reauthorization, State Officials Are Preparing to Panic

“It’s just insane that it’s come this close and it’s so embroiled. With all the terrible decisions to be made, surely this isn’t a hard decision.”

Quinn Libson

Mostly Cut Off, Puerto Ricans Flock to the Few Spots With Cellphone Service

STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Amid unrest, St. Louis mayor wants investigation of police actions; report finds mental health care troubles in Kansas; and North Jersey city fumes over mayor’s guilty plea.

Route Fifty Staff

Growth of Private Tree Regulation Spurs Fear of Backlash

Will the recent tangle over the regulation of trees on private land in Texas spread to other cities and states?

The Pew Charitable Trusts