A former Times Observer reporter will speak about the importance of Sunshine Week on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Jefferson ...

There’s uncertainty surrounding whether office leases for certain government agencies in our area are being terminated or ...

New legislation this year that would prohibit local governments from declaring a local emergency that suspends the sale of ...

Thanks to the 2019 Government Shutdown Prevention Act, if there is a shutdown Friday, 11:59 p.m., eventually back pay must be provided to the majority of furloughed workers. However, with the ...

Nearly 400 mayors and municipal officials across New York State are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders ...

Like many folks, I had sticker shock when I opened my property tax bill; my property taxes have doubled in recent years. The ...

The report highlights the increasing unsustainability of local government finances due to rising demand for essential ...

The USDA said it is promoting wiser government spending, but schools say it will make it tougher to serve healthy meals.

Why state and local governments should take their spend management digital to reduce waste, improve control, and mitigate ...

While the financial tribulations of large cities make headlines, troubles in smaller cities and in special purpose ...