Deep cuts in local governments are the consequences of a faltering economy. By the year’s end approximately 12,000 police officers will have lost their jobs.  Not because we have become a more “kinder and gentler” nation. Also, another 30,000 county and municipal positions will go unfilled because of these budget cuts. Reductions in law enforcement [...]

In today’s world there is a lot of global unrest. Countries fighting for democracy and protesters occupying financial districts are growing daily. This kind of global unrest may be necessary, I’m not sure. But I want to remember to think globally and act locally. It is important that we work together to help one another. [...]

Having a government job has always made people feel safe. Good pay and benefits along with reasonable working hours have led many an American to keep their government job for a long time. However, now local governments are letting workers go in unprecedented numbers. City and country governments have let go of 535,000 positions since [...]