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  • The Right Size For County Legislatures? It All Depends.

    Gerald Benjamin discusses the factors of county government size and the current state of county legislatures.

  • Webinar: Countering Vaccine Skepticism and Building Confidence

    In this webinar, we hear from national experts about strategies and messaging that county leaders and local health officials can use to reassure the public of the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine and encourage everyone eligible to get vaccinated. 

  • Cannabis Law Whitepaper

    On March 31, 2021, the Governor signed into law the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, A.1248A (Peoples-Stokes)/S.854A(Krueger), which legalizes adult-use cannabis with the stated goal of generating significant new revenue.

  • State Actions Eroding The Local Tax Base

    Over the last two state budget cycles, numerous actions have been taken in the State Budget that severely undermine the local tax base.

  • The Advantages Of A 457(B) Savings Plan

    A smart way to help you prepare for the future as you navigate today's uncertain environment is by participating in a 457(b).

  • Packaging EPR Fact Sheet

    This fact sheet explains why NYSAC supports a product stewardship program for paper and packaging to shift responsibility for the recovery of materials in curbside recycling programs from local governments and taxpayers to producers and brand owners.

  • Three Takeaways From 2020 For Better County Management In 2021

    In an attempt to return to our ‘normal' way of life, local governments have been doing their part to achieve this. With a full year's worth of learning under their belts and resilient communities, local leaders can rely on lessons learned from the past year.

  • Connecting Hungry Families With Food Assistance

    The Food Connect Map, created by the Food Pantries for the Capital District, is an online interactive tool found on The Food Pantries' website, it is a comprehensive listing of food pantries and community meal sites across New York State.

  • WLC Resolution Recognizing Women’s History Month

    Women’s History Month is a time to recognize women in our society and elevate the contributions women are making every day.

  • Women Influencing Local Government

    This Special Supplement of ICMA’s Public Management Magazine, centers experiences of women at all career stages in local government


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