Bloomberg to launch $17M contest for US cities

Eager to help local leaders bypass Washington, New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg's foundation is putting up more than $17 million for a new contest that encourages the nation's mayors to address critical issues themselves.The new effort, to be announced publicly on Monday, comes as local leaders are increasingly concerned about the impact of the Trump administration's policies.Thirty five cities will ultimately win $100,000, while four more receive $1 million and one grand prize winner gets