December 2011 Municipal Cost Index dips
The costs of goods and services purchased by local governments decreased 0.2 percent last month, according to American City & County's Municipal Cost Index.
Preserving history in Babylon
A photo of the completed renovation and expansion of Old Babylon Town Hall in Babylon, N.Y., into the Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall.
Newark's Caped Crusader
Newark, N.J., Police Detective Gennaro Ortiz appears at more than 100 police community events throughout the year dressed as Batman and driving his Batmobile.
It’s all about "connectivity" – the connection between government and its citizens, and the real and perceived benefits that arise from that. Governments manage more effectively and efficiently through greater public input and feedback.
By dbevarlky on Apr. 27, 2012