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Deep Dive
Congress could soon revoke California’s vehicle emissions standards
State and local authority over air quality will be jeopardized if Congress revokes California’s auto emissions limits, experts say.
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16 cities and counties fast-track sustainability through national initiative
The U.S. Green Building Council LEED for Cities program helps local leaders embed climate resilience and green infrastructure into city planning.
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Washington governor signs rent control into law
The new measure sets a 7% plus interest limit on rent increases, capped at 10%.
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The 10 cities best prepared for a ‘smart city future’
A new city tops the ProptechOS Smart City Index in 2025 based on its tech infrastructure and connectivity, sustainability and tech job market.
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Mayors flag Medicaid cuts as a public safety issue
The U.S. Conference of Mayors warns Congress that benefit cuts can increase mental health crises and substance abuse, diverting police from violent crime.
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They’re not streets. They’re not roads. ‘Stroads’ present challenges for cities.
Designed to accommodate both local access and high-speed traffic, stroads require extra safety precautions.
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Mayors call arrest of Newark, N.J., mayor ‘deeply troubling’
Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest during his attempt to inspect a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility raised concerns about federal overreach.
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Air taxi manufacturer Joby Aviation ups flight tests with onboard pilots
Joby CEO JoeBen Bevirt said government support on the state and federal level will help the U.S. to lead the technology for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
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NOAA stops tracking cost of extreme weather and climate disasters
The data can't be replicated by city and state governments, scientists say.
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Policy, tax uncertainty holding back US clean energy development
Clean energy policy experts gathered at DC Climate Week said the current uncertainty around the U.S. tax and tariff environment is inhibiting the market.
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DOT awards $3.2B to 180 projects
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Biden administration left the transportation department with 3,200 unobligated grants.
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Trump’s second 50 days: The impact on local governments
President Donald Trump, his cabinet and the Department of Government Efficiency are changing federal policy and funding streams, creating wide-ranging implications for local governments.
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Report ranks states’ efforts to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
UL Standards & Engagement officials recommend cities and states mandate indoor carbon monoxide alarms, conduct public awareness campaigns and train first responders.
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Opinion
How LA hoteliers can prepare for Olympics, World Cup amid a complex operating environment
Hotel employers, labor unions, city officials and industry associations will need to work together to ensure Los Angeles offers a world-class experience to visitors, writes attorney Lara Shortz.
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Trump administration plans to end popular Energy Star program
The program has helped consumers save more than $500 billion in energy costs and 5 trillion kWh since it launched in 1992 under President George H.W. Bush.
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Urban tree-planting programs adapt to federal funding retraction
The Trump administration rescinded $75 million in federal grants for tree maintenance and planting in underserved neighborhoods. Cities and nonprofits are pivoting to state funding, collaboration and rule changes.
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Uber expands robotaxis in partnership with Waymo, May Mobility, others
Atlanta will soon join Austin, Texas, offering autonomous Uber ride-hailing vehicles, the company's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, said today.
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Q&A
Tariff concerns mean uncertainty for multifamily housing, industry economist says
Former RealPage Chief Economist Jay Parsons unpacks the future impacts of supply, rent growth and rent control legislation.
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Amtrak could modernize Northeast Corridor for less: NYU study
Researchers at New York University propose innovations to turn the Northeast Corridor into a true high-speed rail line, benefiting commuters and intercity riders.
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Lawsuit challenges NYPD “gang database”
Plaintiffs claim Blacks and Latinos who have tattoos and wear gang-affiliated colors are being added to the database, which NYPD says is a crucial tool in stopping gang-related shootings.