June 9, 2022
FORE! Golf is in the Air and it’s time to register for Local Government Academy’s 2022 Promoting Excellence Golf Outing. Plan to join us for an annual tradition within the local government community on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Cranberry Highlands Golf Course. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience this […]
June 8, 2022
The issues facing Pittsburgh are multifaceted and never ending. From the COVID-19 Pandemic to a sinkhole devouring a city bus, local government continuously adapts to mitigate these issues. Aiding local government officials in this struggle is Local Government Academy (Academy), helping our municipalities adapt to the constant pressures of our […]
May 25, 2022
Local Government Academy is pleased to announce a free workshop for municipal officials and employees to learn about the latest technology to satisfy safe-digging requirements for locating and verifying underground utilities and pipelines. Speakers will discuss ways municipalities can reduce costs and company representatives will be on hand to demonstrate […]
May 10, 2022
Leadership. Lots of people talk about it. Many people say they have it, but what is it? I think you will find a lot of different opinions on what leadership is, but I know one thing: Local Government Academy develops “Leadership”. Leadership is what I see in the faces of […]
May 9, 2022
“I would not have run for Mayor of Lock Haven, an office I won and held for 16 years, if it weren’t for RULE. It also goes to reason Governor Wolf would not have appointed me Executive Director of the Governor’s Center for Local Government, if I had not been […]
April 20, 2022
Local Government Academy has a long legacy of providing non-partisan education to public officials and staff. With this as our history, it should come as no surprise that professional development opportunities for public sector employees and public officials is something that we’re passionate about. The need for quality, fact-based education […]
April 1, 2022
On Wednesday, March 30th, we said a fond farewell to our Newly Elected Officials Course class of 2022 and wished them luck on their journey to achieve Excellence in Local Government. This round of NEOC saw a record-breaking roster of graduates with the most in-depth course yet, featuring over 50 […]
March 14, 2022
The Ides of March. Does this remind you of the harbinger of doom made famous in William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar? Indeed, the Ides of March harken back to the times of the Roman Empire, but did you know… The “Ides” refer to a calendar of sorts consisting of Kalends, Ides […]
March 14, 2022
Weather has been a historical nemesis of the Newly Elected Officials Course. Previous years have seen sessions rescheduled as snowstorms loomed with the promise of whiteout snow and treacherous ice, a challenge to officials committed to learning how to govern their municipalities. This year, we nearly thought we were in […]
March 1, 2022
The 2022 internships have been announced! Grads and undergrads looking for a summer internship can now submit their applications to the 2022 Municipal Intern Program. This year, we’ll also be on the lookout for an intern! Click here to see the projects. What is the Municipal Intern Program (MIP)? MIP […]