In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Frank Benest provides valuable suggestions on moving up in your organization when the path to advancement is not clear.

Join the Governing magazine team plus a roster of local government officials, public execs, leading economists, and forecasters as they look into what 2017 holds for the public sector.

In the U.S., a total of more than $10.5 million was raised by more than 1,200 civic crowdfunding campaigns since 2010.

To help give you some ideas for the next time you're screening candidates, here is a checklist of 12 of the best interview questions.

A robust, efficient, and well-maintained infrastructure system is critical to support and sustain the nation's economy and strengthen global competitiveness.