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

Before a local government can build a new town hall building or upgrade its water and sewer infrastructure using federal funds, it needs to navigate a complex maze of federal procurement requirements.

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 ...

The Department of State announced the continuation of the Local Government Efficiency Program to help governments address ...

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, ...

Martin Primary’s second graders didn’t just learn about local government— they got to meet it. As part of their unit on government, the entire grade welcomed three community leaders into their ...

Chatham County debuts a new animated series featuring colorful characters who teach families about local government ...

Last year, King County, Wash., was battered by a devastating bomb cyclone that led to tens of millions of dollars of damage. Trees came down, roads were blocked and hundreds of thousands of people ...

October marks City Government Month; KLC spotlights municipal services and leadership. Home rule empowers cities to make local policy decisions without routine state approval. Residents should attend ...