Editorial: As Washington unwinds its commitments, state and local governments will have to step up
As Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency continue to recommend mass layoffs of federal employees, state and ...
The Press Democrat2dOpinion
Close to Home: Going behind the local government curtain
There are basic requirements for those interested in serving. You must be 18 or older; a U.S. citizen; a resident of Sonoma ...
Commentary: Local governments need to report cybersecurity incidents to the state
Commentary: As cyber threats become more numerous, it's all the more essential to coordinate responses and share information ...
Local government workers consulted on industrial action amid pay dispute
Local government workers consulted on industrial action amid pay dispute - Unison said the latest pay offer amounts to a real ...
Commentary: Local governments need DOGE-style accountability
As Gov. Ron DeSantis doubles down on making Florida’s government leaner and more efficient, mirroring the spending cuts being ...
The state and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know.
Although Trump enacted the $10,000 SALT cap in 2017, he reversed his position last year on the campaign trail, vowing to “get ...
Daily Hampshire Gazette1hOpinion
Olin Rose-Bardawil: Why local government matters more now
In the face of chaos and deterioration at the federal level, one can very easily feel powerless. For the average citizen who ...
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State governments do not have the constitutional right to retain and utilise funds allocated to local government councils
The Constitution does not envisage joint ownership of funds in the Federation Account by the three tiers of government. It emphasized ...
Budget 2025: Reforms to local governments' revenue generating services underway
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a significant R2,95 trillion allocation for provinces and municipalities, ...
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Local newsrooms are using AI to listen in on public meetings
Chalkbeat and Midcoast Villager have already published stories with sources and leads pulled from AI transcriptions.
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Illinois clarifies no local laws can restrict homeless camping in public areas
The Illinois Department of Human Rights sent a letter reminding local governments that they do not have the authority to restrict homeless people from having camping in public spaces, as this ...