The survey findings, shared exclusively with NBC News, also point to which local institutions help reduce political strife.

Americans love local government. In a December 2023 Pew Research Center survey, 61 percent of respondents had a favorable view of their local government, whereas 77 percent had an unfavorable view of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Roger Valdez writes about housing economics and policy. This is the third in a series of posts about whether and how state ...

The National Association of Counties (NACo), which stood up its AI Exploratory Committee in May 2023, has released a full report on its findings, with tailored recommendations for counties on risk.

A resource from the MetroLab Network offers local governments guidance about data governance policy and best practices. The resource, titled Model Data Governance Policy & Practice Guide, offers ...

FALCONER – Students in Jacob Proper’s government class at Falconer High School have gotten a unique opportunity as part of a recent assignment. The assignment gave students a first-hand experience, ...

Trauma Services reports on local governments partnering with crime scene cleanup companies to alleviate the burden on families following violence.