Local Government Articles

Youth career expo highlights high-demand jobs in public service
November 21, 2023 | Posted in Local Government
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Hosted by county and municipal leaders from around the Kansas City region, approximately 3,200 young people from more than 50 metro-area high schools and middle schools attended the fifth Public Service Career Expo at Bartle Hall in Kansas City, Missouri.  

New public sector jobs board open for postings
October 11, 2023 | Posted in Local Government
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There is a new regional jobs board focused on the public sector.

G2U Regional Coalition Summit strengthens ties between public sector and higher education
October 3, 2023 | Posted in Local Government
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The summit featured representatives from universities and government institutions.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's August Board meetings
September 5, 2023 | Posted in Local Government
August 2023 MARC Board Meeting

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Aug. 22.

Mission accomplished for #CityHallSelfie Day!
August 21, 2023 | Posted in Local Government
MARC Staff posed with various city workers in front of several City Halls for #CityHallSelfie Day.

MARC Staff visited all nine counties and 119 cities in the MARC region for #CityHallSelfieDay.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's May Board meetings
June 23, 2023 | Posted in Local Government
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Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on May 23. 

What's new at the Government Training Institute
March 16, 2023 | Posted in Local Government
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The MARC Government Training Institute (GTI) has launched several improvements to its learning opportunities for public service professionals.

Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance examples now available
January 11, 2023 | Posted in Local Government
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Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance examples are now available to view on our website.

Help ensure equitable broadband funding
December 28, 2022 | Posted in Local Government
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Participate in the FCC challenge opportunity to map the broadband gap

Help us improve the Public Officials Directory
November 21, 2022 | Posted in Local Government
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We’re interested in learning if – and how – you use MARC's Public Officials Directory, and how we can improve it in the future.