Government / Politics

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

The Orange County, CA Planning Department will lay off 39 employees this month because financial troubles have swamped the agency.

January 23, 2003 - California Planning and Development Report

Residents of Conneaut Township, PA, oppose a nuisance ordinance.

January 22, 2003 - Erie Times-News

Natural River proposal is first test of Granholm promise.

January 21, 2003 - Michigan Land Use Institute

A new California law prioritizes smart growth principles a priority as the state distributes billions in infrastructure spending.

January 19, 2003 - The Sacramento Bee

Hillsborough County, Florida Commissioners voted to begin drafting a zoning code to put age restrictions in place for retirement communities; if approved, this would be the first such zoning code on the East Coast.

January 17, 2003 - The St. Petersburg Times

In his first State of the State address, New Jersey's Gov. McGreevey promises that fighting sprawl will be his one of his top priorities.

January 17, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sacramento County, CA is losing two top planning officials at a time when land-use is being redefined by the shift of growth to newly incorporated cities.

January 15, 2003 - The Sacramento Bee

Planning can be dangerous. Planning Magazine editor Ruth Knack investigates the increasing danger of plan rage.

January 13, 2003 - Planning Magazine