Friday's papers: Massive municipal layoffs, hybrid work, and sunny weekend aheadAnticipated layoffs in Finland's municipalities and welfare regions are set to affect 18,500 people, marking significant workforce reductions in the public sector.
Ontario announces new planning rules meant to boost home building | CBC NewsOntario's new planning rules aim to facilitate a significant housing development boom amid challenges such as high interest rates and a global economic climate.
Another US state repeals law that protected ISPs from municipal competitionMinnesota repealed laws restricting municipal broadband networks, allowing cities to build their own networks without unnecessary barriers.
SCOTUS Upholds Outdoor Sleeping BanThe Supreme Court upheld a ban on outdoor sleeping, allowing municipalities to clear homeless encampments.The ruling reversed the 2018 Ninth Circuit Court decision, impacting states like California with significant homeless populations.