Ministers say the plans will save money but some councils are worried they are diverting focus from other issues.

Americans consistently rate local conditions more favorably than national ones on issues like elections, crime, and education ...

Caught in data turbulence, local and state government must adapt to changes in federal transparency — or face data bias. A ...

The Indiana Senate heard testimony Tuesday on Senate Bill 1, which currently reflects Gov. Mike Braun's proposed property tax ...

A major focus for the county is public safety, particularly in relation to the county jail, volunteer fire departments, and emergency medical services (EMS). The jail expansion project aims to ...

While disgraced Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do last year showed the dark underbelly of public life, OC’s Ethics Commission showcases Shirley Grindle, tracking local campaign finance since 1978.

State Auditor Rebecca Otto today released the 2010 Local Government Lobbying Services Report. It is a comprehensive report on the expenditures by local governments and their associations for ...

Proponents say the one-stop portal for businesses paying local payroll taxes is a red tape reduction move. A Kentucky cities ...

Senate Bill 1 has become a major topic for Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott since its proposal.The bill would cut ...

UNISON, the GMB and Unite call for £3,000 local government pay rise for staff who they say are "overdue" a significant ...