State and Local

Building a City of the Future

How to build a city from the ground up.

Why I Live in New Haven

How New Haven shaped my public service story.

Millennial Spotlight: How Millennials Innovate Local Government

In this months millennial spotlight, see how a state and local govie used an understanding of the locality, new technologies, and an innovation strategy to transform innovation practices in Texas municipalities.

How to Build a Culture of Data Analytics

Learn about the three key strategies the state government in Wisconsin used to make data analytics a central component of their discussions and decisions.

How do You Solve Problems in Your City?

Learn how to take advantage of initiatives to help solve the unique problems your city faces.

Why are Civic Organizations Important?

Why should civic organizations be important to us? Check out what this featured blogger has to say.

Why is Local Ownership Important?

Learn how this featured blogger made a difference in her local politics.

What do People Need?

Do you center joy or pain in your decision making?

Where Should we Build Bike Lanes in our City?

Learn where and how you should build bike lanes in your city to foster equality and engagement.

Millennial Spotlight: Getting the Next Generation to Run For Office

When Greg Vartan ran for office in a New Jersey small town, he learned a couple key lessons about running a local campaign as a millennial.