The city of Hickory has announced the return of its Neighborhood College program this fall. The free program allows citizens to learn more about the roles and functions of local government. Citizens ...

As the American economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, declines in employment in state and local governments threaten the delivery of crucial services and the economic security of workers, ...

As the cloud of scandal lingers over the Los Angeles City Council, some Angelenos may be wondering what’s the point in having the 15-member panel. After all, L.A. has a mayor who directs the city’s ...

Two New Hampshire newspapers are launching a pilot program to train people to help gather information at local government events and meetings. It’s part of an effort to boost community participation ...

When deadly fires tore across the island of Maui in early August, killing around 100 people and destroying thousands of homes and businesses, the public quickly learned that much of the destruction ...