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local governance and administration

What Is the Purpose and Structure of Local Governments?

Discover how local governments, our unsung heroes, tackle essential services and funding challenges—what happens when they fall short on cash?
national guard operations oversight

What Is the National Guard and Who Oversees Its Operations?

Explore the intriguing dual control of the National Guard—a military force juggling state and federal commands. What makes it so dynamic?
tax levels explained clearly

Understanding the Differences Between Federal, State, and Local Taxes

Dive into the tangled world of taxes: federal, state, and local. Are you paying more than you should? Find out.
federalism influences education policy

How Does Federalism Shape Education Policy in the U.S.?

Education policy in the U.S. is a chaotic dance of federal and state power. Will the kids be left behind in this tug-of-war?