Highlights from MissionSquare Research Institute's survey of 2,000 state and local government employees.

The ICMA Executive Board held its quarterly meeting June 6-7, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Here is a summary of the major actions undertaken by the board.

Reconciliation is a special legislative process in the U.S. Congress that allows certain budgetary legislation to be passed with a simple majority in the Senate.

Local governments weigh pros and cons of an independent fire official.

Experienced city administrator chooses to continue in management position.

The newly selected 2025-2026 president-elect and newly elected regional vice presidents will take office during the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference this October.

City manager Nina Vetter reflects on her Tranter-Leong Fellowship exchange with the Urban Management Centre in Ahmedabad, India.