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The Problem with Urban Growth Boundaries
By Michael Slabinski Just because it is called smart, doesn’t make it so. Smart growth planning is an urban planning …
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New Mexico Counties Gain Right-to-Work
By Kelly Yessin New Mexico has spent 45 years ignoring policy that could promote its economy and job growth at …
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Joffe: Florida Leads The Way on Budget Transparency with Municipal XBRL
By Marc Joffe @ Reason Foundation Spiraling pension costs and several municipal bankruptcies have heightened interest in local …
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ACCE Calls on CA Local Governments to Uphold the Rule of Law.
(U.S. Air Force graphic) Cities and counties in California are facing an unprecedented abuse of authority by their state …
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ACCE Reports: CA Local Governments Begin All Out Rebellion on Governor
Last year, the state assembly passed a bill preempting local law-enforcement officials from informing federal authorities when an illegal alien …
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The Big Problem behind Tiny House Regulations
By Caroline Caywood Behind a skyline pierced with construction cranes, a tiny wooden structure stands out among rows of high-reaching …
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Generating Opportunity with Local Right-to-Work
Seaford City, Delaware is leading the way for worker freedom in the North East. At the end of 2017, Seaford …
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U.S. Conference of Mayors Choose Partisanship over Statesmanship
Yesterday, America’s mayors were invited to the White House to meet with President Trump and other White House officials to …
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Homeowner Fined for Artistic Expression on Private Property
Can you imagine being fined for nothing more than offending the artistic taste of you neighbor? Well that’s what happened …
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When you’re outnumbered go to the voters
Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio is often out numbered on his city council. It’s not easy being the lone voice …
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Goochland County Recognized as Most Taxpayer-Friendly in Nation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tom McLaughlin [email protected] Goochland County Recognized as Most Taxpayer-Friendly in Nation ARLINGTON, VA–The …
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Right-to-Work Would Generate Opportunity for Delaware
By Erica York and Michael Slabinski Workers should have the right to decide for themselves whether or not they want …
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A Young Leader in an Old Town: Williamsburg Councilman Benny Zhang
By Dan Moran Last Thursday, I had the honor of talking with Benny Zhang, a member of the City Council …
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“Right to work” would bring jobs to Sussex County: Delaware Voices
Despite being portrayed as anti-union, the Right-to-Work movement has been shown to attract large companies seeking to relocate or expand …
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Independent Women’s Forum’s Modern Feminist Portrait of Councilwoman Troxclair
The American City County Exchange’s public co-chair Councilwoman Ellen Troxclair was recently featured in the Independent Women’s Forum’s (IWF) …
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Interview with Parking Guru Donald Shoup
The idea of minimum parking requirements for buildings sounds like a great way to ensure adequate space for personal vehicles …
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Everett Butts Out, Agrees to Allow Bikinis on Baristas while Case is in Court
On September 5, the city of Everett decided to pass measures banning what they deemed to be inappropriate attire for …
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Redskins Camp is a Bad Deal for RVA
Hosting an NFL team may appear to be an excellent way to boost a city’s economy but for Richmond taxpayers, …
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ACCE Member Turns State Representative
It is no secret that the American City County Exchange is a great training ground for future state level lawmakers.
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Individual Liberty Over Localism
As a town councilman in conservative central Virginia, I have to say my colleagues are nice people, but I don’t …