Local Government
New Orleans Ex-Mayor Nagin's Katrina Cash-In Nets 10 Years in Prison
Found guilty of 20 charges of bribery and corruption
How L.A. Plans to Trash Dozens of Local Businesses
The city is glossing over crony capitalism and union patronage with nods to environmentalism.
Sign Regulations and the Threat to Free Speech
City planners won't let private citizens put bright red signs on their own lawns.
Bans on Sharing Food With Homeless Persist
It will take a concerted effort by advocates for the homeless to pressure cities to repeal these inane, mean-spirited, and un-American laws.
FDNY Accused of Using NSA-Like Tactics, Subpoena Power to Retaliate Against Firefighter
New York City firefighter claims she was denied a promotion for being an anonymous source for the Post
When the Government Is the Slum Lord
At least the private ones aren't subsidized by taxpayers
Will Sacramento Residents Get the Chance to Stop a Massive Stadium Subsidy?
Hundreds of millions for a not-very-good basketball team
'Promise Zones' Don't Fix What Truly Ails Poor Communities
Fostering economic recovery requires easing up on regulations
Obama to Name 'Promise Zones' in 5 Troubled Neighborhoods
More location-based tax break programs
Nashville Slashes Mandatory Limo Prices, Increasing Potential Local Competition
Uber Black finds a new service market
Sorry, De Blasio, You're No Lenin: Jim Epstein in The Daily Beast
It's hard to admit this, but Mike, we may miss you.
What Does Government Do When People Start Living Healthier? Tax That, Too, Obviously.
Cyclists eyed as potential new revenue sources
Tenn. Town's Super High-Speed Internet Fails to Attract Commerce
Only one business pays for the costly service
New Detroit Mayor to Share Power with Emergency Manager
He will be given berth to manage bankrupt city's day-to-day operations
Oakland Using Expensive Surveillance System to Track Protesters
Was sold to community as way to fight crime
