RESEARCH BRIEFS

Nov 30, 20233 min read

How hostility is affecting both parties

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

How local governments prioritize business development differently across communities

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

The cost of local government leadership

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

Aug 18, 20232 min read

Opioid epidemic could bridge different communities

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

Jun 30, 20235 min read

Benchmarking remote work in state and local government

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

Jun 30, 20233 min read

What local elected officials in Pennsylvania prioritize in the power sector

Pennsylvania provides key insight into the renewable energy transition and the priorities of local officials.

Jun 30, 20234 min read

Sources of uncertainty in local policymaking

Uncertain economics and increasingly divided government increases stress for local officials.

Mar 23, 20236 min read

Local policymakers’ hopes and concerns about the transition to clean energy

Local officials worry whether the federal government will make good on its promise not to leave behind fossil-fuel dependent communities.

Feb 28, 20234 min read

How local elected officials navigate experiences of hostility on social media

Elected officials say social media hostility is a major problem, but they’re reluctant to have the government get involved.