News and Issues
Pew Reports: How People Learn About Their Local Community
As a rule, those with higher levels of education and higher levels of income are more likely to follow most of the local news topics asked about, particularly those with a civic dimension such as politics, government news, and community events. more »
FactCheck's Analysis of Orlando Debate; Fanciful Facts and Fiction
Nine Republican presidential candidates debated for two hours in Orlando, Fla., and they served up more exaggerations and falsehoods — about Obama, each other, and even Thomas Jefferson more »
Urban Institute Finds Surveillance Cameras Are Cost-Effective Tools for Cutting Crime
With state and municipal budgets shrinking and public safety resources diminishing, public surveillance camera systems offer local law enforcement agencies a cost-effective way to deter, document, and reduce crime more »
Tax Supporters Turn To The Ballot Box
As it becomes more difficult to get state legislatures to pass tax increases, people who think cash-strapped states have cut budgets too much are taking their case straight to voters. more »
