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The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

When you envision the future, what do you see? For me, it’s a place where people of all...

With an historic investment in public spaces, Philadelphia’s Rebuild program is committed to equity in the process

Jobs in the construction industry are family-sustaining careers that have proven to lift...

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Recruitment and retention remain high-priority initiatives for state and local governments

Unemployment rates are hovering around all-time lows and job growth has been far from stagnant. The economy is doing well and most Americans are gainfully employed. That sounds great, unless of course you’re a local government trying to recruit talented employees while facing budgetary constraints. Recruiting has never been easy for state and local governments, […]

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Key automation practices government offices need to implement

Government officials already have a tough job as they work to ensure that civil suits and crime victims receive the justice they deserve and that funds are appropriately dispersed. Luckily for government officials, this important job can be made much easier through the automation of processes. These automated systems can help streamline receivables management and […]

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On-site and near-site health clinics: An attractive benefit with proven ROI

Despite skyrocketing health care costs, our health care system has a poor track record of actually improving the health of individuals and populations. That leaves many employers justifiably frustrated at the lack of return from this huge investment in their employees. So why do so many employers continue to pay for health care through an […]

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3 reasons state and local governments need a strategic approach to online services

Most people probably don’t think too much about how an application performs that is, until they need it and it doesn’t work. Whether you’re using an online transit scheduler for your commute, applying for financial assistance or supplemental benefits, or completing online business permit forms—if it doesn’t work, it’s a problem. These aren’t just minor […]

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How a modernized employee communication experience can help you recruit and retain young talent

The benefits you offer your workforce are pretty good—that’s one of the perks of a government job, right? The issue is, a lot of your employees (especially the younger ones) don’t fully understand everything you’re offering…which means they don’t fully appreciate everything you’re offering…which means they’re more likely to jump ship for a job somewhere […]

Protecting your state and local government against ransomware attacks

Security researchers have repeatedly warned the public sector about their data vulnerabilities. Yet they continue to get hammered by cyberattacks launched by hackers demanding ransom for their hijacked systems. A few recent attacks making headlines: Lake City, Fla., a community of about 12,000 people, paid roughly $462,000 in bitcoins following a ransomware attack. This follows […]

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Three ways to protect your city government from a ransomware attack

A ransomware attack on the city of Baltimore took place on May 7, 2019, and left citizens unable to pay parking fines and some tax and utility bills online. In its aftermath, city government employees are struggling to provide citizens with even the most basic of digital public services. City officials depend on IT systems […]

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Using technology to create a space for better benefit program delivery

In a time where ‘instant’ is the norm, there is tremendous opportunity to improve the speed and efficiency of benefits programs. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Equifax found that 50% of benefit administrators say streamlining internal processes and efficiencies is a top priority for their departments. Similarly, 63% of local government agencies would […]

How do you reach the next generation? Through their phones, of course

Smart Cities Council Global Managing Editor Kevin Ebi explains the importance of engaging Generation Z through their smartphones.

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5 steps to protect municipal IT systems from a cyberattack

Municipalities continue to be prime targets for cybercriminals. Unfortunately, many cities and county governments are just one click away from a ransomware infection. If not caught quickly, the loss of encrypted files can grind everyday constituent services to a halt and erode public trust. Remediation, as municipalities such as Baltimore are finding, is often an […]

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Commentaries

Commentaries are contributed, non-commercial and educational articles that subject matter experts write for American City & County. If you would like to submit an exclusive commentary, click here to view our guidelines.

Highlights

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The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

With an historic investment in public spaces, Philadelphia’s Rebuild program is committed to equity in the process

Commentary

Recruitment and retention remain high-priority initiatives for state and local governments

Commentary

Key automation practices government offices need to implement

Commentary

On-site and near-site health clinics: An attractive benefit with proven ROI

Commentary

3 reasons state and local governments need a strategic approach to online services

Commentary

How a modernized employee communication experience can help you recruit and retain young talent

Protecting your state and local government against ransomware attacks

Commentary

Three ways to protect your city government from a ransomware attack

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Using technology to create a space for better benefit program delivery

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How do you reach the next generation? Through their phones, of course

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5 steps to protect municipal IT systems from a cyberattack

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