Legislation requiring councils to report more on finances and prioritise core services has passed its first reading overnight.

The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, ...

Easterly, 54 , seems to have the skillset – and mindset – needed to rally local government leaders to the tasks ahead, many experts told USA TODAY. A self-professed puzzle nerd, ...

State and local government employees deliver critical services to constituents every day. They operate the nation’s buses and trains; deliver essential safety net services, such as housing, cash ...

Four priorities for NGOs turning to local government partnerships in the face of funding cuts to help build lasting, ...

August is National Attend Your Local Government Meeting Month! “What we need is not more federal government, but better local government.” The words of President Calvin Coolidge ring true today.

Local government as a gatekeeper is often the timekeeper. Its actions determine when a restaurant can open, when a building or kitchen can be remodeled, ...