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Localities Are Finding Creative Affordable Housing Solutions

There's an estimated shortage of 3.8 million housing units nationwide. Cities and towns are stepping up to help residents.

  • By Erika Bolstad, Stateline

Mayor Details Alarming Public Harassment of Her and Her Family

Boise, Idaho Mayor Lauren McLean described the threats and intimidation she and other city staff have dealt with during the past two years. She said she wouldn’t step down but understands why many public servants are calling it quits.

  • By Andre Claudio

Rental Prices are Booming in Mid-Sized Cities

New estimates show how places like Boise, Idaho and Spokane, Washington have seen housing rents rise sharply during the pandemic. And the trend isn’t easing up.

  • By Bill Lucia

Supreme Court Declines to Consider Homeless Camping Ban Case

The high court is leaving in place an appellate court ruling that found it was unconstitutional to prosecute homeless people for sleeping in public outdoors when no shelter was available.

  • By Andrea Noble

Federal Dam Managers Choose Not to Flood Boise

Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Connecticut state government readies for layoffs; N.Y.C. eyes nation’s highest cigarette taxes; and lack of transparency in Jefferson City.

  • By Route Fifty Staff

Case Study: Ada County, Idaho, Highway District Automates Citizen Service Requests

“We turned our electronic records management system into a business process automation system," according to the district’s information records administrator.

  • By Tim Wacker

Boise’s Sound Approach to Engaging Its Local Skateboarders

Instead of viewing them as a nuisance, local leaders have been expanding recreational infrastructure and planning efforts.

  • By Michael Grass