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A city hall building partially obscured by a large, ominous shadow, symbolizing the impact of new revenue bills on local government funding.
Services

New Revenue Bills Challenge Local Government Funding Models

In Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a property tax relief bill into law, capping city and county general revenue growth at 2% annually, with an exception for new construction, Iowa Public Radio repo

Marco Alvarez·May 27, 2026
Government employees working together on digital service improvements, focusing on enhancing citizen access to public services.
Services

What Are Digital Service Teams in Government and Why Do They Matter?

Despite a 2012 White House directive for agencies to establish digital services governance, a recent tracker only identifies 28 such teams across various governments.

Marco Alvarez·May 20, 2026
Officials break ground on the new $36 million Delaware County shared services building in Ohio, symbolizing a significant investment in local infrastructure.
Services

Ohio's Delaware County Breaks Ground on New $36M Shared Services Building

While Delaware County Commissioners Jeff Benton and Barb Lewis just broke ground on a $36 million shared services building in Ohio, a separate 'Delaware County' in Pennsylvania is planning a major ret

Marco Alvarez·May 19, 2026