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As a penalty for ignoring federal safety laws, Missouri has diverted millions of dollars in road construction funds to safety programs. But critics say the state's open container policies make roads more dangerous.

The splash pad at Marmaduke Park in the citys Brighton Heights neighborhood. Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto is calling on Congress to invest money in local parks. He and 18 other mayors of Pennsylvania cities want $500 million set aside for local parks development in the highly-anticipated infrastructure package. Specifically, the mayors are asking the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation to pass the Parks, Jobs and Equity Act as part of the infrastructure bill. The proposal would fund more th...

Sometimes a public green space doesn’t serve its entire public.

The Trust for Public Land’s 2021 park ratings are out and Plano continues to have the best ranking in Texas.

Lawmakers have an opportunity to invest in green infrastructure.

USPS Alcohol Shipping Bill and Drought Monitor Forecast Grim Tuesday May 25th, 2021 **Shipping alcoholic beverages by mail. That’s the intent behind a bill introduced last week by U.S. Representative’s Dan Newhouse, of Washington state, and Jackie Speier, of California. The House co-sponsors introduced the USPS Shipping Equity Act, a bipartisan bill that would end the Prohibition-era ban preventing the Postal Service from shipping adult beverages. Newhouse says the Act would give rural pro...

USPS Alcohol Shipping Bill and Drought Monitor Forecast Grim Tuesday May 25th, 2021 **Shipping alcoholic beverages by mail. That’s the intent behind a bill introduced last week by U.S. Representative’s Dan Newhouse, of Washington state, and Jackie Speier, of California. The House co-sponsors introduced the USPS Shipping Equity Act, a bipartisan bill that would end the Prohibition-era ban preventing the Postal Service from shipping adult beverages. Newhouse says the Act would give rural pro...

Ag News: USPS Alcohol Shipping Bill and Drought Monitor Forecast Representative’s Dan Newhouse, of Washington state, and Jackie Speier, of California. The House co-sponsors introduced the USPS Shipping Equity Act, a bipartisan bill that would end the Prohibition-era ban preventing the Postal Service from shipping adult beverages. Newhouse says the Act would give rural producers another option for shipping alcoholic beverages, increasing market access and business investment in our communities...

“Currently, the U.S. Postal Service cannot ship beer, wine, or distilled spirits, because of an outdated, Prohibition-era ban. This nonsensical regulation limits shipping options for producers and customers alike, affecting many of Central Washington’s local craft breweries and wineries,” Newhouse said. “The USPS Shipping Equity Act would give rural producers access to another option for shipping alcoholic beverages, thereby increasing market access and enabling Central Washington busin...

The coming invasion by the federal government Howard Husock © Provided by Washington Examiner FEA.Federal.jpg Woodrow Wilson, in his pre-presidential role as a political scientist and professor, observed that, in the United States, Washington does not govern local communities. Rather, “they govern themselves.” Historically, local municipalities and school boards have raised and spent funds procured through local taxes in response to the needs and preferences of local vote...