A government has to

keep its citizens happy.

This means solving

problems that the

government thinks are

important. Local issues

and needs can lead to

bigger decision that

can help the state as a

whole

Local stores are losing business to big-box

chains.

Area fishermen are being forced out of

business by bigger rivals.

A town has lost its main industry and people

are leaving.

Unemployed figures are high in rural towns.

Fewer jobs are available for local graduates