local government

Students at BYU get involved with the world around them every year, traveling for service projects, capstones and studies abroad.

Women in politics are receiving increased representation on local, state and national levels.

FILE - In this April 26, 2018 file photo participants in #RedForEd protest march in Yuma, Ariz. Teachers have been making their mark in the U.S. midterm elections, running in what may be unprecedented numbers and empowered by the successful #RedForEd protests for higher teacher pay and increased school spending. After years of dense education debates over teacher evaluations and the Common Core standards, analysts say the teachers’ complaints about outdated textbooks and teacher shortages are resonating. (Randy Hoeft/The Yuma Sun via AP, File)

Provo City Council member Dave Harding answers questions at the Policy Discussion Lunch. Harding has been on the City Council for several years. (Kristine Hoyt)

Provo City Council meetings are held in the evenings every third Tuesday of the month. This month, the City Council will listen to community members' concerns on the BYU campus. (Ryan Turner)

At least 3.3 million people attended Women's Marches around the U.S. after President Donald Trump's inauguration, according to data collected by Erica Chenoweth at the University of Denver and Jeremy Pressman at the University of Connecticut.

Provo City council meetings are held in the evenings on the third Tuesday of every month. Students are encouraged to attend these meetings. (Ryan Turner)