Biden's Municipal Broadband Push Clashes With State Restrictions
The new infrastructure law says states can't exclude municipalities from broadband funds. But many block localities from operating internet networks. Will the Biden administration try to strongarm states into changing their policies?
More Than Books: Libraries Offer Free Meals, 3-D Printers, Counseling and More
Public libraries have evolved to focus on the most-pressing community needs. But not all librarians are embracing the new duties and are leaving the profession.
‘Mental Health First Aid’ Training Prescribed for Public Sector Workers
The National Association of Counties says its new program will help government employees identify when coworkers and others are suffering from mental health issues or substance abuse.
Survey: 52% of State, Local Public Workers Considering Leaving Jobs
State and local governments are, as one expert puts it, "teetering on the brink of a public sector workforce crisis."
Taking Control of Ransomware With a Zero-Trust Strategy
COMMENTARY | Antivirus, sandboxing and similar detection techniques can’t keep up. It’s time for governments and agencies to transform their approach to thwarting malware.
Federal Policies Help Spur Municipal Bond Market, but Headwinds Remain
Analysts are generally optimistic about the stability of government finances, but lingering issues—Covid, inflation and supply chain bottlenecks—pose economic and fiscal risks in the short term.
Traffic Fines Lead to Potential 'Misaligned Fiscal Incentives'
More than 40 states use money generated from speeding tickets for criminal justice and other services, but even minor adjustments to shore up local budgets can hit individuals hard, according to a new report.
The Messiest Local Government Issue
The problem of building, maintaining and expanding sewer systems never seems to go away.
How Cities Are Addressing Mental Distress
Successful programs include partnerships between social workers and first responders, incorporate data and recognize larger social factors affecting health and well-being, like racism, experts say.
One County Will Give $76 Million in ‘Hero Pay’ to Public Employees for Covid Response
Most full-time workers in California’s Santa Clara County will receive $2,500 bonuses, all paid for with the county's federal Covid-19 relief allotment.
Taking Race Out of Criminal Charges
Prosecutors in Yolo County, California, are attempting “race-blind charging” by using software to redact identifying information, including race and other descriptors, from police reports.
New Survey Finds Differences in How Local Agencies Adopt Software
The poll of over 800 local government officials looks at trends with how departments are embracing specialized software and how satisfied they are with it.
County Judge Bans Elf on the Shelf ‘Tyranny’ as ‘Gift To Tired Parents’
Cobb County, Georgia Superior Court Judge Robert D. Leonard II, in a blistering decision, banned the elf, a stuffed toy that serves as a lookout for Santa around the world.
The 'Great Resignation' is an Opportunity for Local Government to Create Purpose for Employees
COMMENTARY | The nature of work has changed. Purpose-driven strategic plans can build purpose for workers across an organization.
'An Absolutely Fascinating' Local Government Job
Coroners operate "in the shadows of local government" and their profession is misunderstood. Longtime coroner Dotti Owens explains why "this is my thing."
Local Leaders Beg for 'Substantial State Assistance, Immediately' to Combat Illegal Marijuana Farms
An Oregon county declared a state of emergency and is requesting $750,000, 45 new employees and the National Guard, which officials say is necessary because the illegal businesses are running rampant, depleting resources and spiking crime.
Cracking Cold Cases: Police Turn to Podcasts to Track Down Killers
Law enforcement officials say that department-sponsored podcasts—free, easy to download and available on demand—are perfect for disseminating information. (America’s true-crime obsession doesn’t hurt.)
Governments Face Soaring Costs Burying Poor and Unclaimed Dead
Individual burials can be $2,000. The costs have increased dramatically during the pandemic, with some communities turning to federal aid to help cover the expense.
State and Local Government Beats out Federal in Survey of Citizen Trust
Digital services had a strong impact on whether residents found governments trustworthy, according to the report from Deloitte.
Advancing Local Emergency Response 20 Years After 9/11
One of the biggest lessons to come out of the terrorist attacks was the importance of regional cooperation and training in emergency preparedness, experts said.
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