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 Future Governance Forum has called for a new blueprint to modernise and digitise local government, including a sector-wide workforce plan, de-risking innovation, targeted funding and creating a ...

The call for greater diversity in leadership has grown louder, yet women remain underrepresented in political offices, particularly at the local government level. Despite making up more than half the ...

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.

According to our recent survey of officials in Michigan communities, local democracy is humming along and city hall is taking ...

Vandergriff is a second-year student at the University of Michigan Law School. He previously worked with the United Nations and the U.S. federal government on international security policy issues ...

As a lifelong conservative and proud councilmember for the city of Irvine, I believe the fundamental duty of government is to enforce laws fairly and protect citizens from harm. That is why it is ...

The legislation is meant to transparency, with penalties for noncompliance including fines and removal from office.

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced the launch of the Local Government Bond, Tax and Project Transparency ...