Councils fear the local is being taken out of local government
Ministers say the plans will save money but some councils are worried they are diverting focus from other issues.
Can local governments take the hit from Gov. Braun's property tax reform?
The Indiana Senate heard testimony Tuesday on Senate Bill 1, which currently reflects Gov. Mike Braun's proposed property tax ...
Trump’s Power Grab Defies G.O.P. Orthodoxy on Local Control
New York City traffic. California water rules. Middle school sports. Few local policies are outside the reach of Donald J.
State And Local Governments Should Donate Land For Housing
The Mercatus Center has one of the best summaries of what it calls "anti-aid provisions" in state constitutions across the ...
‘An attack on local control’: Bill aims to curb KY cities’ oversight of Airbnb, VRBO
A bill filed this week in the Kentucky General Assembly would place significant restrictions on how local governments regulate short-term rentals.
Beyond the COVID dashboard: How local governments are continuing to invest in public data initiatives
Government Salaries researched how open data initiatives increase transparency in local governments and change how they ...
Bill filed to centralize local tax collection. Is it red tape reduction or ‘government overreach’?
Proponents say the one-stop portal for businesses paying local payroll taxes is a red tape reduction move. A Kentucky cities ...
Tennessee bill allows state lawmakers to challenge local government laws and actions
Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in ...
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Bill proposed by Clarksville legislator to eliminate diversity, equity, inclusion in local government, universities
A Clarksville member of the Tennessee General Assembly has proposed legislation that would put a stop to diversity, equity ...
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Local government, programs & agencies respond to potential federal funding pause
Local governments and federally-funded programs and agencies are trying to assess the potential impacts that could come from ...
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Sexton files bill to withhold state funds from local governments
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton has filed legislation that would withhold state funds from local governments that ...
Amid tariff threats, local governments should prioritize buying local, London mayor says
With the threat of punishing U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports continuing to loom large, London's mayor says there are things municipalities can do to better shore up their own economies.