State and Local Government
Four Ways to Improve Refugee Resettlement in the US
COMMENTARY | Geopolitical unrest and the detrimental impacts of climate change will continue to increase the flow of refugees requiring resettlement. Here’s how state and local governments and nonprofits can effectively prepare to meet increased demand.
The Five Best Movies About State or Local Government
The glitz! The glamour! The government officials! In honor of this weekend’s Oscar Awards, here are our team’s top picks depicting everything from municipal water wars to prominent politicians.
Utah Set to Adopt a New State Flag
If the governor signs the bill, the state will join a wave of city and state flag redesigns across the nation and cap a process four years in the making.
Data-Based Decision-Making Is Flawed When the Data Is Flawed
There are many reasons the quality of state and local data can be poor. Using that information can lead to unfortunate results.
Nurturing Entrepreneurship Boosts Economic Growth
COMMENTARY | States should direct more money from incentives to small businesses and entrepreneurs and less to attracting large companies.
Ranking the Best and Worst City Flags
For the first time in nearly 20 years, a group of flag enthusiasts has released survey results grading the municipal banners, many of which have undergone recent redesigns.
State & Local Roundup: A Historic Week for a New Governor
Plus: Pennsylvania ditches state job degree requirements. Pickleball! News you can use from across the country.
Market Losses Deal Heavy Dent to State and Local Pensions
Last year saw unfunded liabilities for the nation’s largest public retirement plans climb by roughly a half-trillion dollars.
Why Neighboring States and Localities Should Collaborate on Cybersecurity
COMMENTARY | With $1 billion in federal grants on the way, it's a prime moment for governments to look at new ways to partner on cyber issues, including by reaching across state lines.
Congress Moving Ahead on New State and Local Government Financial Reporting Rules
The new requirements, tacked on to a must-pass defense bill, call for financial data to be standardized, machine-readable and searchable. State and local advocates argue the plan is an “unfunded mandate” that will create significant costs.
Now is the Time for State and Local Investments in Apprenticeships
COMMENTARY | The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for developers to promote the use of registered apprenticeships on clean energy projects. State and local governments should take action to make sure these incentives result in greater access to good jobs for workers and successful outcomes for communities.
Making a Successful Shift to Digital-first Government
COMMENTARY | As they transition to providing more services online, there are ways governments can get creative working around talent shortages and entrenched bureaucracies.
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