The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic downturn necessitated unprecedented federal intervention to support local governments and public health efforts. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) distributed $1.5 billion to Maine to address the economic and public health fallout from the pandemic.
In the wake of increasing ransomware attacks that have drastically affected cities and counties across the nation, local governments are actively adopting rigorous measures aimed at safeguarding their IT infrastructure and sensitive data. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the transition to remote
The Northwest Progressive Institute (NPI) has made significant strides in advancing legislation that would allow local jurisdictions in Washington State to choose their own election timing. The bill, HB 1339, has received a "do pass" recommendation from the House State Government
The Trump administration's proposed tariffs, particularly on Canadian and Mexican imports, have sparked significant concern regarding their potential impact on American energy costs. These tariffs could lead to dramatic increases in utility bills, affecting millions of households already
The prospect of devolution in England represents a significant shift in the structure of local government, aiming to transfer substantial powers from central authorities to local strategic councils led by elected mayors. This new paradigm is outlined in the government's recent White Paper,
The North Dakota Senate is currently deliberating on a bill, SB 2180, designed to mandate public comment periods during regular meetings of local government subdivisions. This legislative move, sponsored by Sen. Bob Paulson, R-Minot, emerges in response to numerous complaints from citizens about
