Owning Real Estate Has Not Panned Out for Many African-Americans
In nearly a fifth of the ZIP codes where most homeowners are black, home values have decreased since 2000, compared with only 2 percent of ZIP codes where black homeowners are not the majority.
Dangerous Gases in Dayton’s Sewers
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Arizona’s wrong-way driver detection system … what lurks in Delaware’s warming coastal waters … and fare enforcement reform in Seattle.
Replenishing a Food Desert, One Store at a Time
In Dayton, a community-owned and operated grocery store will set up shop in the heart of one of Ohio's largest food deserts.
A New Plot Twist in Cincinnati’s Ongoing City Hall Soap Opera
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Mo. governor wants restraining order against state AG … Fla. bridge collapse prompts safety reviews elsewhere … Mich. is a PFAS hotspot … and Puerto Rico is without power, again.
Breaking Up Is Easy. Reforms Are the Hard Part
Findlay, Ohio broke ties with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after a decade of frustration and flooding. Now their mayor wants the feds to change how they do business.
Dayton Refuses to Fit the Mold of a City Plagued by the Opioid Epidemic
Despite leading the nation in accidental overdose deaths, the city is seeing economic growth and launching innovative educational programs, according to Mayor Nan Whaley.
Governors Want Room to Shape Health Care Innovation
Ohio Gov. John Kasich and Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper are making a second, bipartisan attempt at improving Obamacare and affordability.
Elder Abuse Is the ‘Silent Epidemic of Our Time’
The opioid abuse crisis may be contributing to a ‘staggering’ spike in adult protective services caseloads. And local officials fear the problem will only get worse.
A Difficult Reality for Those Who Want to Run Government 'More Like a Business’
Compared to the private sector, public-sector organizations will always be at a disadvantage when it comes to this management pain point.
Male Mayor Bucks 'Overwhelming Male Power Structure' in City Hall
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Special emergency room designed for opioid overdoses; Mass.’s one-time federal tax reform windfall; hepatitis A scare in Buffalo area; and mayor of Portland, Maine plans to make good on Super Bowl bet.
An End to Gerrymandering in Ohio?
A bipartisan compromise that just passed the state Senate would require minority-party support for political maps, and would limit the number of communities that could be splintered.
Why It’s Hard to Control Drug Prices at the Ballot Box
Voters in California and Ohio have rejected measures meant to limit state spending on prescription drugs. But advocates say they plan to keep trying.
Ohio Seeks to Identify, Help Local Governments Headed for Distress
Detecting trouble early gives states and local governments more flexibility to solve a local government’s fiscal challenges.
New CDC Data Show the Role of Fentanyl and Its Analogs Play in Opioid Death Toll
No state was as harder hit by fentanyl’s animal tranquilizer cousin, carfentanil, than Ohio.
New Special Report: Insights and Ideas for Smart Cities
Dispatches from our coverage of the tools, strategies and systems fueling tech- and data-driven innovation in city governments.
Ambush Attack at Ohio Courthouse Raises More Security Concerns
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Oklahoma’s teacher shortage worsens; Virginia governor announces big budget surplus; and Miami Beach bolsters security following attacks in Europe.
Multiple States Court Taiwanese Manufacturer, But Is It Worth the Concessions?
Foxconn Technology Group is promising $4 billion in investment and 5,000 new jobs, but not every suitor will get a piece of the pie despite cutting taxes, in some cases, to woo them.
The Route Fifty Roadshow Goes To Columbus
We hope you'll join us as we explore partnerships, technology and smart cities live from the National Association of Counties Annual Conference.
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley: I Would Encourage Other Cities to Sue
Her city filed a lawsuit against the pharmaceutical companies, distributors and doctors it believes caused the opioid epidemic. And Whaley thinks other cities should do the same.
Threat of Immigration Enforcement and Worker Shortages Worry Ohio Farmers
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: A surprising city for the nation’s fastest-growing average rents; Texas governor’s energy regulation resolution; and community health clinics prepare for federal funding cuts.
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