RESEARCH BRIEFS

Dec 29, 20232 min read

Local government priorities across the urban-rural divide

While several priorities are shared across population sizes, differences sharpen when it comes to parks, walkability, and service provision.

Dec 29, 20232 min read

Finance staff in local governments are becoming more diverse. Will leadership follow suit?

Nov 30, 20232 min read

While more reporters are attending governing board meetings than two years ago, overall coverage remains low.

Nov 30, 20233 min read

While local officials generally oppose state intervention, opinions are more split on some issues than others.

Nov 30, 20233 min read

Incidence of threats, harassment, and violence in politics is not going away and it’s affecting local leaders across the political spectrum.

Oct 31, 20233 min read

Local governments vary greatly across the United States in how much effort they make to attract business to their communities.

Sep 26, 20237 min read

Local elected officials are experiencing high rates of harassment and threats, especially women and minorities.

Aug 18, 20232 min read

CivicPulse survey of local elected officials shows opioid epidemic spans party and population divides.

Jun 30, 20235 min read

Whether public sector employers offer remote work varies widely by department, with key implications for competitiveness and retention.