County Government
Facing Violent Threats and Abuse, State and Local Officials Are Calling It Quits
It's fueling concerns that qualified people may abandon or avoid public service. "That’s a big price to pay," warns one expert.
To Republicans, State Surpluses and ‘Liberal Spending’ Illustrate ARPA Was ‘Reckless’
Mayors and county officials, though, tell House lawmakers that the funds provided much-needed pandemic relief for businesses and individuals.
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.
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