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Local leaders warn U.S. Senate not to pull the plug on clean energy credits

1 day ago | smartcitiesdive.com | Robyn Lawrence

An article from Dive Brief Bipartisan coalition says proposed cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act would threaten jobs and local investments, raise energy costs and create economic uncertainty. Published June 6, 2025 Sen. John Barrasso speaks to reporters alongside U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune and Sen.
W.C. Smith to pay $1M in DC apartment pricing suit

1 day ago | smartcitiesdive.com | Leslie Shaver

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced Monday that William C. Smith & Co. will pay over $1 million and reform its business practices to resolve charges that it conspired with other District landlords while using pricing software from RealPage to allegedly inflate rents.
Is your city prepared to weather the storm without FEMA?

3 days ago | smartcitiesdive.com | Robyn Lawrence

Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. With the Trump administration slashing Federal Emergency Management Agency staff and pushing for decentralization, local governments are being forced to take on more responsibility for emergency management. Experts say cities need to prepare now by forging ties with state agencies, neighboring jurisdictions and local businesses and nonprofits.
Private construction pullback drags down overall spending

4 days ago | smartcitiesdive.com | Sebastian Obando

An article from Dive Brief Nearly 22% of contractors have reported project delays or cancellations due to tariff-related impacts, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. Published June 3, 2025 Construction workers begin to rebuild a business destroyed by the Palisades Fire on May 7, 2025, in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
Mayors call for action amid rising antisemitism

4 days ago | smartcitiesdive.com | Robyn Lawrence

An article from Dive Brief As attacks targeting Jews and Jewish institutions surge across the U.S., one security expert demands a “coordinated, unapologetic and immediate” response. Published June 3, 2025 Lisa Turnquist of Louisville, Colorado, lays flowers and a flag at the site of Sunday’s attack on a vigil for hostages held in Gaza outside the Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado.
Alstom opens new passenger rail car manufacturing plant in New York

4 days ago | smartcitiesdive.com | Dan Zukowski

An article from Dive Brief The $75 million facility reshores production of stainless steel car body shells from Brazil and creates or retains nearly 650 jobs. Published June 3, 2025 Alstom's Plant 4 opened June 2, 2025 in Hornell, New York. Courtesy of Alstom/Mike Fowler Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback.
Chicago area public transit faces up to 40% service cuts

5 days ago | smartcitiesdive.com | Dan Zukowski

An article from Dive Brief The Illinois General Assembly ended its legislative session without resolving a $770 million budget gap affecting train, bus and commuter service across Northern Illinois. Published June 2, 2025 Service on at least four Chicago Transit Authority rail lines could be suspended on all or a portion of their routes, according to the Regional Transportation Authority of Northern Illinois.
Trump administration deletes contested ‘sanctuary city’ list after backlash

5 days ago | smartcitiesdive.com | Robyn Lawrence

An article from Dive Brief The list was taken down after sheriffs, mayors and officials from listed jurisdictions pushed back, but DHS maintains the information remains valid for enforcement purposes. Published June 2, 2025 Denver Mayor Michael Johnston, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and David J.
AI, drones, private radar fill gaps from National Weather Service cuts

1 week ago | smartcitiesdive.com | Robyn Lawrence

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. “Staffing shortages at NWS offices around the country mean that jurisdictions are at risk of not receiving tailored weather forecasts or timely weather alerts and warnings,” said Carrie Speranza, president of the U.S. Council of the International Association of Emergency Managers, in an email.
Californians leap at state e-bike voucher offer

1 week ago | smartcitiesdive.com | Dan Zukowski

An article from Dive Brief The popular program offsets e-bike costs for low-income residents and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. Published May 30, 2025 Cyclists ride e-bikes on Market Street in San Francisco, California, on July 29, 2024. California's latest round of e-bike incentives applications filled up within an hour.