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As governments address digital vulnerabilities, they’re shifting from a reactive to proactive mindset

There’s been so much discussion over the last two years about infrastructure (unsurprisingly, given the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act) that it’s easy to forget how much focus the federal government has recently placed on cybersecurity. A few executive orders and laws signed into law by President Joe Biden, like the Executive […]

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On the road again: How cities can solve the truck-parking conundrum

American cities have a love-hate relationship with 18-wheelers. On one hand, trucks carry more than 70 percent of freight in the United States. It’s fair to say that everything from retail to restaurants would grind to a halt without them. On the other hand, they create significant problems for municipalities when it comes to traffic, […]

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From integrating new technologies to staffing shortages, report highlights challenges faced by 911 answering centers

Over the last decade, administrators of public safety answering points (PSAPs) and 911 answering centers have faced innumerable challenges—from securing systems against cyberattacks, to keeping up with the latest technologies and meeting staffing demands in an increasingly stressful environment. It hasn’t been easy. “The public safety leaders tasked with managing today’s 911 centers face tremendous […]

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Let American City & County know how prepared your community is for weather emergencies and natural disasters

No community is immune to severe weather and being informed and prepared can help minimize damage and save lives. Today, storms are getting stronger and more frequent, while some areas of the country face months of drought and heat. Be it a hurricane, wildfire, blizzard or flooding, how prepared is your community for the next […]

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Ahead of election season, cybersecurity agency releases toolkit to help secure local systems

As summer draws to an end, another season, which can be just as blisteringly hot at times, is heating up: Election season. Besides the steady drumbeat of headlines that accompany election cycles, voting presents an emerging annual challenge for administrators as systems move increasingly closer to the digital realm, and as cyberattacks become more commonplace. […]

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Local governments stay vigilant to cyber threats when acquiring technology

Technology in cities and counties may be vulnerable to hackers and malicious actors. That’s why local government administrators need to stay on guard, says Jason W. Mitchell, who is director of Baltimore’s Department of Public Works. “Hackers are trying to steal data from government agencies, which have highly valuable and confidential information.” He adds that […]

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DHS announces $550M in competitive grants for emergency preparedness, bringing total investment to $2B

Each unprecedented weather event, catastrophic cyberattack and tragic public incident further highlights the importance of emergency preparedness in today’s unpredictable era. In the last decades, pre-planning has become an integral part of every government operation—with the advent of new technologies and the growing threat of climate change—from the local to federal levels. “As the threats […]

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Staying safe in a hotter world

It may be the hottest summer many can remember, but because of global warming, it could be among the coolest we will see this century. Record-breaking heat waves began earlier than ever this summer, and the conditions that cause them will only get worse. Right now, about 900,000 Americans live in places that experience 30 […]

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A case for broadening remote work in the public sector

The world of work is undergoing dynamic change, in at least three major ways: First, according to Gallup, Gen Z and Millennial workers in 2021 comprised almost half the U.S. workforce. The “Silver Tsunami”—the retirement in large numbers of Boomer workers—is real, and Gen Z continues to fill the gaps left behind. Secondly, numerous articles […]

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Report: Traffic fatalities from motor vehicle accidents increased by 7% in the first quarter

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s first-quarter traffic fatality estimates are in, and they’re not encouraging. Around 9,560 people died in motor vehicle accidents in the first three months of 2022, representing a 7 percent increase over last year’s data from the same quarter (there were 8,935 fatalities in the first quarter of 2021). “We […]

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As governments address digital vulnerabilities, they’re shifting from a reactive to proactive mindset

Article

On the road again: How cities can solve the truck-parking conundrum

News

From integrating new technologies to staffing shortages, report highlights challenges faced by 911 answering centers

News

Let American City & County know how prepared your community is for weather emergencies and natural disasters

News

Ahead of election season, cybersecurity agency releases toolkit to help secure local systems

Article

Local governments stay vigilant to cyber threats when acquiring technology

News

DHS announces $550M in competitive grants for emergency preparedness, bringing total investment to $2B

Article

Staying safe in a hotter world

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A case for broadening remote work in the public sector

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Report: Traffic fatalities from motor vehicle accidents increased by 7% in the first quarter

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