Democratic Texas Rep. Venton Jones says he defends Texas A&M University and the professor who included gender identity in a Children's Literature class. He says, "They did not break any laws. They ...

Senate Bill 79, among the most controversial housing proposals in recent memory, overcame opposition from local governments, organized labor unions and many legislative Democrats. This story was ...

Good governance rarely trends on social media or dominates the news, but it is the quiet engine of progress at the local level. Behind every new school, health facility, digital service or green ...

China is preparing to address a massive backlog of unpaid bills owed by local governments to private companies, a debt estimated to exceed $1 trillion, according to a Bloomberg News report. The move ...

BOISE, Idaho — Maureen Brewer has been selected by Boise Mayor Lauren McLean to lead the city's Department of Planning and Development Services. The department is in charge of building permits, city ...

Two insurance firms are in violation of state conflict-of-interest rules and public contracting laws designed to prevent corruption and safeguard funds, according to a report from the Office of the ...

Bellefonte Borough appointed David Pribulka as interim borough manager. Pribulka will replace Don Holderman and work around 25 hours weekly starting Sept. 9. Council expressed unanimous support and ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Department of Government Efficiency is zeroing in on a variety of topics, including Green New Deal policies. It comes as Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingolia ...

As Montana communities struggle to find ways to keep pace with rising costs and increasing demands on public service, several communities have discovered a new revenue source – libraries and museums.

Punjab Group Chairman Mian Amer Mahmood said Pakistan's growth depends on smaller provinces and empowered local governments, stressing that public awareness is the foundation of democracy and fair ...

The Colorado Treasurer’s Office is promoting a new streamlined practice for recouping lost assets that may belong to individuals, groups and government entities. The office maintains a database of ...