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Why it matters
A Citizen Academy is a program run by local governments or civic organizations to educate residents about public services and government operations. The Citizen Budget Academy builds your understanding of public budgeting and finance in a way that allows you engage more effectively with your state and local governments through six short, self-paced modules.
Government and democracy
Who does what? Federal, state, and local government
Why budgets matter
Making government budgets meanignful
From information to citizen participation
