Officially, our form of government in the U.S. is a representative democracy. This means citizens vote for their government officials. But Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is of a different opinion. “Of ...

The Vermont senator speaks to voters on his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour is an attempt to stand up to President Donald Trump's agenda. "I'm ...

Erie City Council is considering expanding a study on a new form of government to include options beyond home rule. The proposed ordinance would push the ballot referendum on whether to form a study ...

Paul Vojtek will lead the Millcreek Township Government Study Commission charged with recommending the best form of government for the township. The retired Erie Water Works chief executive and chief ...

The $300 million budget deficit and a proposed trash tax has some elected officials and members of the public questioning whether a manager-council form of governance is better than the current strong ...

The 2023 election saw a wave of change wash over the Yakima City Council and three new faces were voted into office. The new, more conservative council majority was quick to implement change at the ...

The country’s tense negotiations hinged on taxing and social spending — and they highlight issues facing Europe, and Western democracies, as a whole. By Koba Ryckewaert and Jeanna Smialek Reporting ...

Covington voters are being asked by a special interest group, Covington Forward, to vote to change the form of government for the city. I served as mayor of Covington from 2012 to 2016, and I would ...