The place where everyday life is shaped by policy is the local government. It decides if schools get enough money, if fire trucks can arrive fast, if homes stay affordable and if families feel safe in their own neighborhoods. Right now those decisions carry extra pressure. City and town leaders m
In the latest crime report for Billings in 2025, several key points stand out. First, there was a noticeable drop in violent crimes. This is good news for the community. It shows that efforts to improve safety are working. However, property crimes saw a slight increase. This suggests that more needs
Missoula City Cemetery is looking at a big change. They want to start offering green burials. This means no fancy caskets or chemicals. Instead, they want to use simple, natural ways to lay people to rest. Green burials are not new. They have been around for a while. But they are not common. The id
Anchorage is in a bit of a pickle. The city needs more money to cover things like schools, roads, and safety. But there's a law from way back in 1961 that stops Anchorage from taxing people's income. This law was made to keep income tax only at the state level. But times have changed, and Anchorage
In Seven Hills, Ohio, the mayor is taking a stand on e-bikes. With more and more of these electric bikes zipping around, Mayor Anthony D. Biasiotta thinks it's time to update the rules. He wants to make sure everyone stays safe, especially since e-bikes have changed a lot over the years. The city c
In Maine, a planned press event was called off at the last minute. The reason? Concerns about security and the potential for unrest. Cumberland County District Attorney Jacqueline Sartoris had arranged a news conference with Portland Mayor Mark Dion. They wanted to address rumors about an upcoming U
In a bold move, Christi Jacobsen has sent out a mailer addressing the topic of non-citizens voting. This has stirred up quite a conversation in the community. The mailer raises questions about who should have the right to vote in local elections. It's important to note that this issue is not new. Ma
Councillors in England hold significant power over local services. Yet, there's a big question: how do they use research to make decisions that affect people's health and well-being? This is where the Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs) come in. These groups were set up to help local
South Carolina is gearing up for a tumultuous political year in 2026, with Charleston at the center of the storm. The upcoming elections promise to be a test of voters' patience and sanity, as both national and local races heat up. The 1st District congressional race is expected to be a battlegroun
Flint saw a lot of changes in 2025. New buildings went up, and some old problems stayed. It was a year of big plans and a few setbacks. First, let's talk about the good stuff. Flint got some shiny new spots. A new YMCA opened downtown in April. It's part of a bigger project called LiveWell on Harri
