Government / Politics
Coping With The FEMA Trailer
Many of those who lost their homes in Hurricane Katrina or Rita struggle daily with the 240 square foot FEMA trailer.
Arnold's 'Mean Green Machine'
The contest for California governor may hinge on who is perceived to be the greenest candidate. Schwarzenegger is rolling out a new, green image, but an environmental initiative on the ballot could undermine his message.
Detroit Mayor Looks To Sell Golf Course, Decrease Deficit
In order to decrease his city's budget deficit, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is looking to sell Rackham Golf Course. However, the potential sale, which has upset the surrounding community, may be denied by a deed restriction.
Boise Buses Struggle To Survive
The population is increasing, but Boise's bus system has been on the same route map for more than 10 years. Some public officials want to update routes and increase transit options, but others translate low ridership into no demand.
Will Planning Become Central Issue In California Governor Race?
Voters in the Central Valley and other parts of California are fed up with traffic and air pollution. Can Angelides tap into that frustration in his race for governor?
Megan's Law Hits Local Property Prices
When a sex offender moves into a neighborhood, prices of houses within a one-tenth mile area around the sex offender's home fall.
Students' Research Ignites Political Firestorm
Why are politicians and the members of the logging industry attacking a graduate student's research paper?
Miami's Legal Battle Over 'Citywalk' Redevelopment Plan
The City of Miami rejected Florida-based Concalpro's "Citywalk" plan, citing the market would not support the proposal for the 135-acre property adjacent to Miami International Airport. Concalpro has answered the rejection by taking legal action.
City Council Votes For Eviction In Kelo Case
The decision Monday further enforces a 2005 Supreme Court decision allowing a Connecticut city's use of eminent domain to increase commercial development, though necessary court approval could delay the eviction of the two final tenants for months.
California County Secession Attempt Fails - Time For Regional Governance?
Political columnist Dan Walters opines on the failure of northern Santa Barbara County to break away and form Mission County. Walters suggests that counties may no longer be relevant and suggests replacing them with regional entities.
An Indictment Of Tax Abatement Incentives
Tax incentives that attract specific corporations to a city, region or state make for bad economic policy, and don't cause real growth. Memphis' Payment-in-Lieu-of-Tax (Pilot) program is used in this article as a case-in-point.
Measure 37-like Initiative Defeated In Napa County, California
As with Oregon's Measure 37, a property-rights group sponsored a measure to compensate land owners for losses resulting from county land use decisions. Though defeated, a similar measure, "Protect our Homes", will appear on the November state ballot.
'Category 5 Foolishness'
An interview with environmentalist journalist and author David Helvarg about hurricanes, coastal development, New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, and Bush administration policies.
Transportation Taxes, Property Rights Initiatives Lose In California
While many eyes were on the Democratic primary, CP&DR was focused on California's land use ballot measures. Voters said no to sales tax increases for transportation purposes in five central and northern California counties.
'Out of Proportion' Security Measures Damaging Nation's Capital
Plans for a massive new Pentagon-sized Homeland Security complex threaten to ruin one of the finest vistas in Washington, D.C.
Chinese Government Publishes Review Of Recent Environmental Policies
The State Council Information Office publishes a white paper entitled "Environmental Protection in China (1996-2005)", which "gives a systematic introduction to the unremitting efforts made...in environmental protection over the past ten years."
'Landmark' Bill To Allow Sale Of Public Land To Finance Development
Growth advocates applaud a bill to sell public land to finance local projects but conservationists are worried about what they consider a dangerous trend that benefits only developers.
'Banking' On Open Space In Florida
Bedroom community Maitland wants to convert its strip commercial core to a downtown, but guidelines mandate open space. Redefining 'open space' has opened a door to greater intensity -- and controversy.
Will Environmentalist Impact Bush Cabinet?
Henry Paulson, "global warming believer" and current chair of Goldman Sachs and the Nature Conservancy, has been nominated by Bush to succeed John Snow as Treasury Secretary.
NYC's Homeland Security Funding Slashed
While cities that have never suffered terrorism are receiving large increases in homeland security funding, New York City's allocation is being cut by 40 percent after faulty analysis omits reference to iconic sites, critics charge.
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