Despite being smaller in scale, local governments collectively spend about $2 trillion nationwide, which is roughly equivalent to the federal discretionary budget.

Successive presidential administrations, starting with that of former President Barack Obama, have blamed states and cities for driving up the cost of housing.

Local and state officials make decisions about our roads, schools, public safety, property taxes, and community resources. But paradoxically, these elections consistently see the lowest voter turnout.

Stoss, President/CEO at The Institute, this week said local government offices are essential to the daily functioning of every community, yet they are often the least understood level of government in ...

Governor Hochul announces $8 million in grants for NY local governments to encourage efficiency and shared services.

Madison and Lewis counties will benefit from a recent announcement of $8 million in grant awards that help to enhance local ...

Medicaid and SNAP recipients will face more stringent eligibility requirements and more frequent verification. Communication, ...

Critical infrastructure protection today means managing geopolitically driven risk targeting those systems, while modernizing ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Head Start programs that serve more than 58,000 of the nation’s neediest preschoolers are facing a cutoff of federal funding at the end of the month because of the government ...

WEIRTON, W.Va. — The city of Weirton has launched its first youth council, bringing together 15 middle and high school students to engage with local government. The inaugural meeting included an ...