The future of an EPA program for disadvantaged communities may be uncertain, but there are lessons for the future in how local governments have gone after the funds. Authentic, cross-sector collaborations are key.
Eight all-electric school buses in the Cajon Valley Union School District will use advanced “vehicle-to-grid” technology to discharge emissions-free energy back to the grid after use.
The Illinois County’s local Democratic party has filed an all-women slate for county-wide elections, opening the possibility for the first woman to serve in the sheriff, treasurer and clerk positions.
While the state’s Government Records Council is supposed to help resolve requests as quickly as possible, a report from a watchdog group found that it takes an average of 21 months to handle cases.
Blockchain technology is starting to revamp corporate governance. There are those who believe it could revamp local government as well.
The Census count led to the state redrawing congressional and state legislative districts, and the loss of a congressional representative. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan argues that systemic racism led to an undercount.
Residents of South Carolina’s capital city are concerned about the unintended consequences and environmental impacts of removing barriers for developers and entrepreneurs in an effort to make the city more “business friendly.”
With fatal shootings at historic levels, Mayor Ted Wheeler declared a state of emergency on July 21 and hopes to reduce the violence by 10 percent over the next two years.
Surveillance warning signs were posted near several ballot boxes and included a QR code that linked to the county’s Republican Party website. The county will investigate the situation as potential voter intimidation.
Pandemic-related resignations and retirements have resulted in approximately 4,000 vacancies in budgeted city positions, which has caused complications for the delivery of basic city services.
Most of the remaining funds have been earmarked by cities, townships and counties for community projects to address broadband access, housing, workforce development and other needs. But some worry about the debt repayment.
The 52 top jurisdictions in this year's Digital Counties Survey from the Center for Digital Government are using new strategies for cybersecurity, workforce and digital services to move toward the future.
One percent of city workers were placed on leave this month for failing to comply with the city’s vaccine mandate and 1 in 6 public safety workers have requested exemption from the requirement.
Initiative 134 in the upcoming November election will ask residents to consider the use of ranked-choice voting as well as approval voting. But not all agree putting both voting systems on the same ballot is a good idea.
Local government meetings may be open to all, but too often little attention is paid to them. Equipping everyday people to document what goes on is a way to make the most of these opportunities for civic participation.
After the county’s voting history was derailed by a federal lawsuit over the council’s redistricting process, there is now an unprecedented number of candidates running for County Council seats.
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