The coronavirus crisis has challenged local governments to deliver better services through new platforms and offerings. Now, it is offering local governments an opportunity to build trust in their ...

The survey findings, shared exclusively with NBC News, also point to which local institutions help reduce political strife.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had enormous impacts on state and local governments by reducing tax revenue, causing widespread unemployment, and increasing healthcare costs. In addition to reducing ...

Pittsburgh has the most governments per capita of any metro area with a population exceeding 1 million. It’s not uncommon for one metropolitan area to be home to dozens of local governments. In lots ...