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ENHANCING LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT THROUGH SHARED DATA AND RESEARCH
RESEARCH BRIEFS


CivicPulse Insights Team
May 31, 20244 min read
How Many Local Elections Are Uncontested?
The percentage of local elections that go uncontested is dismally high, but there may have been some improvement in recent years.


CivicPulse Insights Team
May 30, 20245 min read
The Local Government Approach to Extreme Heat
Summer’s coming and it’s going to be a hot one. How do local elected officials perceive and address the risk of extreme heat?


CivicPulse Insights Team
Apr 30, 20243 min read
Putting International Affairs on The Local Agenda
Constituents have been raising their local officials’ attention to global politics.


CivicPulse Insights Team
Apr 30, 20243 min read
The Impact of Hostility on School Board Officials Mirrors Experiences of Other Local Officials
Across all types of local governments, more than half of officials surveyed are questioning whether to stay in their positions.


CivicPulse Insights Team
Mar 29, 20242 min read
Local Environmental Realities: What Do Policymakers Prioritize?
In navigating environmental challenges, waste management is at the forefront for local government leaders.


CivicPulse Insights Team
Mar 14, 20243 min read
The Importance of Local Businesses to Local Government
In national news, large corporations appear to hold significant sway. But in local politics, small businesses are paramount.


CivicPulse Insights Team
Feb 21, 20245 min read
Understanding the priorities of local policymakers in California
Public safety and economic development top the list for local governments, but additional variation can be seen at the regional level.


CivicPulse Insights Team
Jan 31, 20243 min read
Workplace Relationships Among Local Elected Officials: What Would You Do?
Do local elected officials feel obligated to report a colleague’s secret relationship? The answer from a national survey may surprise you...


CivicPulse Insights Team
Jan 31, 20244 min read
Consequences of hostility on local governance
Addressing pervasive hostility to local officials and the impact on democratic governance
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