AltWeeklies Wire
Cities Fight Bill to Limit Broadbandnew
The North Carolina legislature is considering a bill that would severely restrict the ability of local governments to provide broadband internet access -- everything from municipal wi-fi to wiring rural areas could be affected.
INDY Week |
Fiona Morgan |
06-07-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Bohemian Breaks for New Orleans?new
A set of "cultural economy" tax credits could help the city realize a number of its development goals, from arts and architecture to entertainment and culinary delights.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
06-06-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
One Attorney's Fight Against Eminent Domain is Going Right at Lastnew
John C. Murphy's recent successes in Maryland's highest court may change the way Baltimore uses eminent domain.
Baltimore City Paper |
Charles Cohen |
06-05-2007 |
Policy Issues
Panhandling Panic in Torontonew
City's plan to assess "passive" panhandlers is one big suck-up to bellyaching retailers.
NOW Magazine |
Mike Smith |
06-04-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Arnold Beats Up Cripples To Balance Budget
Between the governor's initial January budget and his May Revise, the document he's crafted to set California's priorities not only takes money from the elderly, blind, and disabled, it also raids money from public transit funds.
Random Lengths News |
By Paul Rosenberg, Senior Editor |
06-01-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Rent-a-Cops Paid to Harass Homelessnew
Private security guards are contractually obliged to "wake up all individuals who use [the] sidewalk, and business doorways, as sleeping locations," and to "stop offensive conduct wherever possible."
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
06-01-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Jackson's Budget Crisis Deepensnew
City Council voted to reduce the salaries of two rejected department heads; meanwhile, the state auditor has asked for budget documents.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson and Adam Lynch |
05-31-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Vermont Sticks to Its Guns on Firearm Freedomsnew
Given the state's respect for privacy rights and the political power of its gun owners, it won't likely enact stricter gun control legislation post-Virginia Tech.
Seven Days |
Kevin J. Kelley |
05-25-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Minority Companies Left Out of the Loop in San Diego?new
The public trough will hold $1.2 billion in capital maintenance and construction anticipated in the city over the next four years; enormous companies are smacking their lips, while small businesses, -- particularly those owned by women and people of color -- stand nervously.
San Diego CityBeat |
Eric Wolff |
05-23-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Even Lunatics Can Get Firearms in Tennesseenew
The dangerously mentally ill can buy guns in Tennessee in violation of federal law -- no questions asked -- because the state doesn't send their names to the FBI national instant background check system.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
05-18-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Budget Plan Cuts Farm Money; Gov. Says Funds Have Better Usesnew
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's revised $145 billion state spending plan eliminates state funding for a program used to protect farmland and prevent urban sprawl.
Monterey County Weekly |
Jessica Lyons |
05-17-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
A Spooky Talenew
The CIA wants Portlanders -- just don't expect it to tell you what you'll do if you work there.
Willamette Week |
Jocelyn Brady |
05-16-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Stop the Violence ... Laternew
The Kansas City Crime Commission's nonurgent effort to stop bloodshed enters its third year of planning -- meanwhile, the city is up to 31 homicides this year.
The Pitch |
Peter Rugg |
05-15-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Standing Up to the Mannew
Homeless unite against mayor's sit-lie law.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
05-11-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Portland is Paying Millions to Get Out of the Porn Businessnew
The Portland Development Commission will demolish a porn palace to upgrade downtown's low-income housing stock, provide shelter for the chronically homeless and sanitize the increasingly swanky "Cultural District" -- but is it a good deal for taxpayers?
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
05-10-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
