Embedding engagement is essential if we are to build a more inclusive, resilient and democratic society, writes the director ...

The head of the southern Siberian republic of Khakassia on Wednesday vetoed a controversial bill that would do away with the ...

A plan to change up Arlington County’s local government structure has advanced through the state legislature, potentially giving this Northern Virginia community the ability to reshape how many ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants Floridians to vote to cut their property taxes. But he doesn’t want Floridians to know what will ...

That is the height of irresponsibility — political malpractice. If we really want to make a change, let’s come back with a ...

This is Pennsylvania Local Government Week. It should not be the only time we celebrate and thank our local elected officials. Many evenings, while most of us are at home with family and friends ...

The introduction of the Local Government Bill 2025 by the current PML-N-led government was initially welcomed with hope. However, the content of the bill has raised serious concerns.

Establishing an independent local government commission, modelled on successful examples, could be a pivotal step toward a more transparent, accountable, and people-oriented governance structure ...

Implemented through the Local Government Ordinance (2001), the system introduced a three-tier structure — district, tehsil, and union councils — with elected representatives managing local ...

Millcreek Township Government Study Commission unanimously recommended a new government structure with five elected members and a professional manager. Financial issues, including late audits and ...

The state’s archaic local government and tax systems confuse voters, deploy resources and revenues inefficiently and allow property taxes to rise virtually automatically without being put to a vote.

The Local Government Reform Commission has recommended an overhaul of the electoral process, suggesting the removal of direct voting for mayors and chairmen. Instead, it proposed that only ...