Every Wednesday, the TFG Blog posts a series of articles published over the previous week that discusses topics of interest to local governments. Learn about emerging trends and keep up on key policy issues by browsing the TFG Wednesday News Roundup!
White House Issues Keystone Veto Threat
Just an hour into the start of the new Congress, the White House warned President Obama would veto pending legislation to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline, setting the dynamic between the White House and the Republican majorities of both chambers. The White House believes that the State Department's analysis of whether the project is in the best interest of the country should be the determining factor in the decision to allow the pipeline to proceed or not. Read more...
Ceremonies, Reflection and Chaos Define the First Day of Congress
The first day of a new Congress is always hectic. New members are juggling ceremonies, open houses, and taking their oaths of office, all while they navigate the labyrinths of halls throughout the Capitol. Amidst the chaos, however, members new and old expressed their eagerness to get legislating. Read more...
Philly, Residents Co-Create City Website
The city of Philadelphia has released a prototype of its next website that is hoped to be a collaborative effort with citizens. The construction and design of the website is based on resident opinion and the city’s own experimental tinkering. “Rather than making assumptions about what people want to see, and designing it behind closed doors, we’re actually designing it as we go along,” said Philly’s Chief Innovation Office. Read more...
2015’s Top 10 Legislative Issues to Watch
Governing Magazine has released a list of the top 10 legislative issues states and localities should watch for in 2015. They also include five trending policies and problems that governments should keep an eye on as the year progresses. Read more...
Why Innovation Districts Matter
In the aftermath of the recession, cities across the country are building strong foundations to support institutions and modern companies that collaborate with startups and entrepreneurs to spur growth and new ideas. Not only do these innovation districts create a link between research, business and entrepreneurs, but they also spur productivity, sustainable economic development and collaboration. Find out why innovation districts are becoming integral parts of local economies and how some cities are successfully working to nurture their growth. Read more...
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