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To eradicate deaths on the road, Greater Manchester looks to Sweden

The Mill • 648 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
📰 News Transportation Local government Community Entertainment Crime
  1. Greater Manchester aims to completely eliminate road deaths and serious injuries by 2040 using a Swedish road safety model
  2. The new strategy 'Vision Zero' focuses on changing attitudes towards road safety and preventing collisions
  3. Data shows the high cost and disparities of road casualties in Greater Manchester, with a goal of reducing them by 50% by 2030 and eradicating them by 2040

Friday brief: Flooded out residents question holiday park living

NN Journal • 687 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
📰 News Local government Crime Elections
  1. Residents living in a Northampton caravan park are questioning their decision after experiencing floods and evacuation.
  2. Northamptonshire's health services are facing financial challenges with overspending predicted for the year.
  3. Local political figures are taking a stance on government issues in their areas and are gearing up for upcoming elections.

Atrium Health is a unit of ‘local government’ like no other

The Charlotte Ledger • 275 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Local government Healthcare Government transparency
  1. Atrium Health enjoys the benefits of being a government entity but operates like a private corporation.
  2. The Atrium Health board meetings lack openness, with limited public access and closed committee meetings.
  3. Atrium's status as a government entity allows it to avoid taxes, receive antitrust immunity, and benefit from eminent domain powers.
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Friday brief exclusive: Fire chief candidate under investigation by police watchdog

NN Journal • 176 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
📰 News Investigation Local government Crime Elections Journalism
  1. The fire chief candidate is under investigation by the police watchdog for behavior during her time as deputy chief constable.
  2. North Northamptonshire Council is facing scrutiny for a planning fiasco involving a warehouse approval mix-up.
  3. A University of Northampton student has been sentenced to prison for the murder of another student during a drug dispute.

The county’s billion pound battle

NN Journal • 373 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Government Local government
  1. The two unitary authorities are in a dispute over how to handle the billion pound debts from the former council.
  2. Audits for councils' accounts are delayed due to a lack of professionals, leading to national issues.
  3. The debt standoff impacts financial sustainability, and overspending in children's services is a major concern.

It's The Bugs all the way down

Worcester Sucks and I Love It • 275 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Law enforcement Local government Media
  1. The movie Starship Troopers proves to be a subtle critique of society's hunger for violence, reflecting real-life America.
  2. The honor bestowed upon a police officer for killing a civilian raises questions about police responses and heroism.
  3. The failure of the Worcester City Council to address issues with the Ballpark Commission exposes potential conflicts of interest and lack of genuine concern for community benefits.

"Does Detroit even need to tax homeowners?"

The Chargeback • 78 implied HN points • 08 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Taxation Local government Revenue
  1. Eliminating all property taxes would lead to significant revenue loss for the city and make land speculation easier.
  2. Eliminating only homeowner property taxes could hurt renters and lead to increased taxes for non-homestead properties.
  3. Eliminating the portion of property taxes controlled by the City of Detroit could benefit homeowners but also speculators, and may not be revenue neutral.

"It’s about policing people and policing people’s culture"

Worcester Sucks and I Love It • 98 implied HN points • 25 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Social Issues Law enforcement Local government Civil Rights
  1. The city administration faced criticism for making it hard to hold events like the Worcester Caribbean American Carnival.
  2. The Worcester Police Department came under scrutiny for a past officer-involved shooting and handling of a dog attack.
  3. The Quality of Life Team in Worcester appears to prioritize addressing 'blight' over helping the unhoused population.