Government / Politics

Buffalo Mayor Masiello argues that regional government is inevitable: Buffalo and Erie County will merge their governments within the next five to 10 years.

February 17, 2003 - The Buffalo News

Indian gaming is quietly transforming California into the world's gambling mecca -- and no one seems to mind.

February 16, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Massachusettes officials are trimming the number of sport utility vehicles that are used by state officials.

February 14, 2003 - The Boston Globe

Teresa Fogelberg discusses the challenges faced by the 12 former Soviet countries as they look to build a cross border, sustainable future.

February 13, 2003 - Shared Spaces

A New Jersey transit official has been indicted for allegedly demanding and accepting more than $17,000 worth of gifts.

February 13, 2003 - New Jersey Record & Herald News

Advisory panel recommends $1-billion a year in federal budget for fund to promote public transportation in cities.

February 11, 2003 - The Globe and Mail

Former Maryland Gov. Parris N. Glendening will become the new persident of a new smart growth institute to educate lawmakers about smart growth policies.

February 11, 2003 - Sun Spot

One viewpoint on why local decisions regarding infrastructure and growth issues may not be as valid as they appear.

February 11, 2003 - Taylor Daily Press

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.) assailed the Bush administration's policies on the environment.

February 10, 2003 - The Washington Post

A new report says public-private partnerships are often misunderstood and fall prey to misinformation and misperceptions.

February 3, 2003 - National Council For Public-Private Partnerships

Fred Silva of the Public Policy Institute of California analyzes the impact of Governor Davis' proposed budget and looks at what lies ahead.

February 3, 2003 - The Metro Investment Report

At a conference titled "Great Universities and Their Cities" the the president of Yale University said that universities are "uniquely poised to strengthen urban America."

February 1, 2003 - The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Commissioner and gubernatorial appointee Cynthia McClain-Hill discusses the recent turmoil regarding the structure of the CA Coastal Commission.

January 31, 2003 - The Planning Report

Los Angeles City Councilmember Cindy Miscikowski discusses the steps necessary to properly plan for the redevelopment of LAX.

January 30, 2003 - The Metro Investment Report

Pretty Place, ugly politics: Nevada County is home to some of the ugliest political discourse imaginable, pitting Smart Growth proponents against a well-funded growth lobby.

January 29, 2003 - YubaNet

Following is the text of President Bush's State of the Union address as delivered Tuesday, January 28, 2003.

January 28, 2003 - The Washington Post

Former Calfiornia Assembly Speaker Robert Hertzberg discusses next steps for saving the Imperial water deal.

January 27, 2003 - The Metro Investment Report

The Illinois Supreme Court put local governments on notice that all parties must be given the floor during land use related public hearing proceedings.

January 27, 2003 - Nature

Anti-SUV ads are having an impact. Massachusetts state government is eliminating all but the most essential sport utility vehicles in the state's fleet.

January 25, 2003 - The Boston Globe

The Baltimore Sun editorializes on Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s initial actions on sprawl.

January 24, 2003 - The Baltimore Sun