Michael Hotard and Ayenna CagaananOct 28, 20213 minVaccine mandates uncommon for most local governments A new survey from CivicPulse shows that fewer than 5% of local governments have implemented a vaccine mandate for their employees.
Sara Guenther and Nathan LeeAug 30, 20213 minProblem or solution? Cybersecurity and cloud-based “software as a service” in local governmentCivicPulse fielded a survey of 584 local government leaders involved in IT decision-making in July 2021 and conducted eleven in-depth...
Jonathan ChuJul 29, 20212 minLocal policymaker views on adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology A CivicPulse Research Spotlight The quickly-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is transforming life as we know it....
Noah SchechterJul 28, 20213 minWhat have been the challenges in spending Coronavirus relief funding? Billions of dollars in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are beginning to make their way to local governments around the...
Brytan MendesMay 25, 20214 min What’s the most pressing issue in local government in 2021?CivicPulse surveyed 213 local elected officials to see how their priorities had been shaped by the past year's events.
Michael HotardApr 27, 20213 minLocal governments plan to expand broadband accessMillions of Americans are cut off from high-speed internet – and from crucial parts of society. How are local governments filling the gap?
Lindsey Washburn and Nathan LeeFeb 25, 20213 minWho leads local government? Given the central role local government plays in our democracy, it’s remarkable how little work has been done to document who leads these...