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Happy Independence Day
This Independence Day is unlike any other our country has celebrated in its 244 year history, but our joy and deep love of country are the same. Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes [...]
Jury Trials Remain on Hold
In most states, Superior and Municipal Courts, and jury trials are planning to slowly begin again over the next couple of months. In New Jersey, Superior and Municipal Courts resumed some in-person court services on June 22. A small number of judges and court staff will be working on-site each [...]
Government Has an Impact on Happiness
As we face the confluence of an unprecedented health crisis, an economic crisis, and a racial crisis, it is not hard to understand that Americans are stressed and looking for answers. State, Local and Federal governments continue to find ways to provide answers to these pressing issues. The current protests [...]
Necessity is the Mother of Invention
Whenever a business is faced with a new critical issue that affects their ability to run properly, they quickly adapt and create fixes to address the issue. The same can be said for local governments. When faced with the shutdown because of the ongoing health crisis, local governments had to [...]
Local Governments Brace for Revenue Shortfall
The US has a wide range of local governments that include cities, counties, townships, towns, villages, boroughs, school districts, public libraries. These entities need financial help, just like all businesses do, to prevent worker furloughs or layoffs. Local government employees, like many in the country, are concerned about keeping their [...]
Governments Struggling With Public Records Requirements
Every state in the country is dealing with the health crisis differently. Local governments are finding ways to keep cities running while the staff is stretched thin. As a result, many state and local governments have reduced access to public records that have details about key government decisions. Public officials [...]