In the Age of Social Distancing, Government Meetings Go Virtual
State and local governments are holding virtual meetings to slow the spread of Covid-19 and trying to find ways to continue public participation.
How ‘Ghosting’ Afflicts Public Sector Recruitment
COMMENTARY | Too often, that perfect candidate just disappears.
Report: Two-Thirds of Counties Average Internet Speeds Slower Than Broadband
A new report by the National Association of Counties highlights slow internet connectivity speeds experienced acutely in small, rural counties.
For Small County Governments, Tackling Cybersecurity Basics Can Go a Long Way
The local governments can face unique challenges when it comes to protecting their computer systems from threats.
Cities and Towns are Abandoning Glass Recycling. Can It Be Saved?
Glass is highly recyclable, but collection of the material through single-stream recycling programs is falling out of favor in many cities because of contamination problems and high costs.
We Shouldn’t Wait for a Crisis like Coronavirus to Fund Public Health
COMMENTARY | During emergencies, state and local agencies will be lauded for their efforts and suddenly flush with funding. But then the money disappears. It’s time to break that cycle.
Containing the Coronavirus
In King County, Washington, the public health department is relying on temporary staff hired for measles and hepatitis A outbreaks to help investigate a confirmed case of coronavirus.
Using Data to Ensure Equitable Funding for Parks
Cities are beginning to use data to allocate funding to parks in low-income and blighted neighborhoods that haven't seen investment for years, a new report found.
Whistleblowing Isn't Just a Federal Issue
COMMENTARY | An interview about the first comprehensive study of state whistleblower laws and how states protect—or don’t protect—people who report wrongdoing.
Deploying Body-Worn Cameras in a County Jail
A sheriff's office in Wyoming recently began using body-worn cameras on deputies working inside the county jail, the first in the state to test the technology in a correctional setting.
California’s Jails Are in a Deadly Crisis. Here’s How Experts Suggest Fixing Them.
An investigation by McClatchy and ProPublica found unchecked violence and inhumane conditions in county jails, but the state’s oversight agency has no power to stop it. Experts say that needs to change.
For Appalachian Counties, Jobs are Key for Opioid Recovery
Leaders from Appalachian counties shared their experiences battling the opioid epidemic, and pointed to economic opportunities for residents as an important part of the recovery effort.
An Airport Fully Embraces 'Terminal Tourism'
Non-ticketed visitors can accompany loved ones to their gates at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, the latest to establish a pass program to allow non-passengers past security.
Pension Cuts May Pose Special Risks For Public Workers Not Covered by Social Security
About 5 million state and local workers are outside of the federal retirement program.
The Water Safety Conundrum
Water infrastructure is in desperate need of repair. When will federal, state and local officials come up with the money to fix it?
What Stands Between Young People and Local Government Jobs?
COMMENTARY | Many millennials or members of Generation Z are interested in meaningful work that can help improve people’s lives, but they don’t necessarily see government jobs in that light.
Can the Most Stubbornly Suburban of Suburbs Make a More Urban Future?
Oakland County, Michigan, has long spurned transit and kept Detroit at arm’s length. But new county executive David Coulter isn’t afraid of density.
Communities Lag in Resiliency Planning, Survey Finds
A survey of city and county administrators found that more than half of communities had not completed or considered a long-term sustainability or resiliency plan.
In a County Jail, 'The Barracks' Aims to Give Veterans Resources and Hope
At the Gwinnett County Jail in Georgia, inmates who previously served in the military can choose to join a veterans-only housing unit that offers structure and tailored programming.
A Town Moves Forward After Two 'Thousand-Year' Storms
After two historic floods in less than two years, officials in Ellicott City, Maryland, are putting their hopes in a long-term rebuilding plan that officials say aims to balance recovery and resiliency with historic preservation.
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