The Role of State and Local Governments
National Association of Counties' Bryan Desloge and Peter McLaughlin talked about and the role of state and local governments across the country and the need for more federal-state-local partnerships.
Description
National Association of Counties' Bryan Desloge and Peter McLaughlin talked about and the role of state and local governments across the country and the need for more federal-state-local partnerships.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe the role and purpose of local government according the Bryan Desloge and Peter McLaughlin.
- Explain how a possible infrastructure bill illustrates the partnership between federal and local governments.
- Where does the federal government impact county government the most according to Bryan Desloge?
- Describe how the issue of sanctuary cities shows the tension that can exist between federal and local governments.
- How are the local government's budgets impacted by the federal and state governments?
- Describe the array of services that the local government provides according to Peter McLaughlin.
Participants
Vocabulary
- Budget
- Federalism
- Infrastructure
- Local Government
- Sanctuary City
- State Government