State and Local Government
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.
Government Employee Input—‘Shark Tank’ Style
Missouri has a way for frontline state employees to pitch ideas to high-level judges in hopes of getting them implemented. It's based on a reality TV show.
The Future of Government Jobs: Change is Inevitable
But it may not be smooth for everyone in the state and local workforce. “Major disruptors are converging at a pace that we haven’t had happen, at least in my lifetime,” notes one expert.
The Power of State and Local Government Tech
Route Fifty and GCN join forces for the virtual GovExec SLG Tech Summit happening this week, Nov. 1-3. Tune in to hear from local leaders from across the country about how innovations in technology are improving operations and services.
The Future of State and Local Government Jobs
Public sector workplaces are expected to change dramatically in the coming years, with major implications for employees and agencies. In this special series, Route Fifty explores what’s ahead.
Federal Spending on Kids is Up, But Expected to Fall
Pandemic-era programs gave the funding a boost. As it phases out, more costs could shift to states and localities.
Rethinking How to Solve the Nation’s Housing Shortage
Industry experts are floating ideas they say could help, many of which would involve state and local policy-makers taking action.
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