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Columbus statute covered in Pittsburgh, debate rages on explorer’s legacy

Today’s Indigenous People’s day. Or, maybe it’s Columbus Day. Depends on who you ask. In Pittsburgh, it’s still recognized as Columbus Day, but the statue of the controversial explorer which has for years stood in the city’s Schenley Park today is covered by a plastic sheet while debate is ongoing about its ultimate fate, a […]

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Federal coronavirus aid stalled, local government leaders dismayed

Yesterday President Donald Trump seemingly put an end to months of negotiation over a second federal coronavirus stimulus package, a move that could leave hopeful municipal and county leaders in the lurch. On Tuesday afternoon, Trump tweeted “I have instructed my representatives to stop negotiating until after the election when, immediately after I win, we […]

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Best practices for public health communications in the era of COVID-19

COVID-19 represents the first global pandemic of the social media age and an unprecedented communications challenge for today’s public officials. The burden of local government officials has always been to communicate proactively, clearly and in a fact-based way that avoids overtly persuasive tones that could be perceived as bias. That imperative is more important than […]

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Why your local government needs a social media policy

In the current age of COVID-19, social media has become an even more prevalent means for local communities to gather and send information. To comply with social distancing standards, councils and boards are regularly live-streaming public meetings on social media and soliciting public comments online. For their part, citizens are also seeking out municipality pages […]

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Why a unified communications platform is imperative for public safety

Informed decision-making rests at the core of an effective response to any incident or event. Whether public or private sector, organizations must be capable of building a real-time, accurate picture of what’s happening. More importantly, they must be capable of doing so quickly and across multiple channels, without falling prey to misinformation or suffering from […]

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The rocky road ahead

The COVID-19 pandemic is draining government coffers nationwide. How will this affect America’s already-questionable infrastructure?

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The 10 most stressed cities in America

The coronavirus pandemic has heightened stress levels across America. Do you live in one of the most stressed cities in the country?

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Special report: Disinfecting local government facilities to combat COVID-19

What’s important to include in your agency’s disinfecting plan?

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Is defunding the police anti-law enforcement?

Nine months ago, the Dallas City Council unanimously approved a $517 million police operating budget. Now, as protests and demonstrations against police violence sweep the nation, council members are changing course, saying they’re open to defunding the department and reallocating resources to other city departments and services. The Dallas City Council isn’t alone. Across the […]

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Survey results: local government leaders express coronavirus concerns

American City & County recently polled its readership to understand their worries during the continued pandemic. A second wave of COVID-19 infections topped the list of concerns. Economic and social pressures are causing communities to consider relaxing their shutdowns, despite warnings from the medical community that doing so prematurely might set off a second wave of […]

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Columbus statute covered in Pittsburgh, debate rages on explorer’s legacy

Article

Federal coronavirus aid stalled, local government leaders dismayed

Article

Best practices for public health communications in the era of COVID-19

Article

Why your local government needs a social media policy

Article

Why a unified communications platform is imperative for public safety

Article

The rocky road ahead

Gallery

The 10 most stressed cities in America

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Special report: Disinfecting local government facilities to combat COVID-19

Article

Is defunding the police anti-law enforcement?

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Survey results: local government leaders express coronavirus concerns

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