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

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

CHANGE at the local government level is long overdue. The past two decades have seen a managed decline. I would very much ...

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 ...

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.

Villager Rich Cole, who serves on the VHA Editorial Board, is urging fellow residents to resolve to learn more about government that is closest to home.

As mayor of Rockwall, I've consistently advocated for a simple principle – the government closest to the people governs best.

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