Councils fear the local is being taken out of local government
Ministers say the plans will save money but some councils are worried they are diverting focus from other issues.
Few responses to government efficiency survey are ‘constructive,’ Missouri lawmaker says
Most of the public’s responses are unrelated to the committee’s mandate or are spam, Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman says.
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What Federal Data Purges Mean for State and Local Government
Caught in data turbulence, local and state government must adapt to changes in federal transparency — or face data bias. A ...
Can local governments take the hit from Gov. Braun's property tax reform?
The Indiana Senate heard testimony Tuesday on Senate Bill 1, which currently reflects Gov. Mike Braun's proposed property tax ...
How local governments in B.C. want to 'choose Canada' in the face of U.S. tariff threat
Vancouver city councillors have unanimously voted to align the city with a so-called ‘Team Canada’ approach other levels of ...
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Americans view local issues more positively than national ones
Americans consistently rate local conditions more favorably than national ones on issues like elections, crime, and education ...
State Auditor releases local government lobbying report
State Auditor Rebecca Otto today released the 2010 Local Government Lobbying Services Report. It is a comprehensive report on the expenditures by local governments and their associations for ...
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Joan Barron: A Revised Tax Reform Bill Is A Test For Local Governments
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "What stood out was the lack of trust many legislators have with their local governments in ...
Tennessee speaker’s bill would defund local governments for violating state law
Tennessee’s House speaker is pushing legislation that would cut state funds to local governments that pass measures violating ...
Trump’s Power Grab Defies G.O.P. Orthodoxy on Local Control
New York City traffic. California water rules. Middle school sports. Few local policies are outside the reach of Donald J.