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10 best cold weather cities for winter farmers markets

Local farmers markets are great in the summer months, when colorful, fresh fruits and vegetables are in abundance, making it a fun day out in the sun to get healthy food while helping to support local farmers, economies and businesses. But recently, farmers markets across the country are open all year round. The produce and […]

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Fred Buckenmeyer: Exemplary Public Servant of the Year Award recipient

When Fred Buckenmeyer was asked by Laurie Gere, then-mayor of Anacortes, Wash., to wire the city for broadband, he didn’t know where to start. Back then, “I didn’t even know if fiber optic was one word or two,” said Buckenmeyer, 65, who serves as the city’s director of public works. The mayor’s request came on the […]

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NACo provides overview of U.S. Treasury final rule for Coronavirus recovery funds

The U.S. Treasury released the final rule for the State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which will go into effect on April 1, 2022. During a recent membership call, the National Association of Counties (NACo) offered an overview of the final rule and discussed key […]

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How redevelopment revitalizes a community

Many cities across the nation are burdened with empty storefronts, unusable infrastructure and remnants of previous prosperity. These structures often lay dormant for long periods of time—ignored, overlooked and undervalued. Cities that redevelop existing structures and transform dormant property into recreational and functional business environments find that their investments spark innovation and unlock a world […]

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One year later, Capitol attack reverberates through society, drives civic discourse

The memory of watching an unruly mob of thousands swarm through broken-down barriers, assaulting police officers and breaking into the U.S. Capitol building can’t easily be shaken. One year ago, for the first time in modern history, America’s political seat was assaulted from within. While the rioters’ attempt at disrupting the joint session of Congress assembled to count electoral […]

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In 2022, public employers face hiring challenges, opportunity

In November, a record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs—capping 2021, a year marked by fluctuating unemployment trends and a migration to remote work. The data from the U.S. Department of Labor quantifies a fundamental shift that’s occurred since the pandemic began in the way labor is valued by both employees and employers. More than ever, employees […]

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Public procurement leaders face new demands, but automation and cooperative agreements can help ease workloads

Government procurement departments are dealing with numerous demands, says Tom Hunley, product marketing manager at Jobvite. His firm provides governments and other organizations with the tools to attract, engage, hire and retain the talent that drives success by offering talent acquisition software, agile solution, and services to automate processes and help recruiters hire the best […]

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10 best U.S. foodie cities

Dining is one of the lifestyle areas that have been largely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. With restaurants closed to inhouse dining, takeout and delivery services became popular, and as they started opening back up, outdoor dining increased. People also have opted to cook more meals at home. Recently, WalletHub looked for the best and […]

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American City & County survey highlights local spending priorities, challenges of infrastructure bill

Across cultures and nations, the new year traditionally signifies an opportunity for self-reflection, and brings with it a chance to change and evolve. Gym memberships surge as resolutions are set and new courses are charted. But with familiar stay-at-home-advisories emerging once again, as the omicron variant surges, it’s difficult to get excited about 2022. More […]

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Trends for the future: Public procurement professionals adapt to the changing and challenging times ahead

This article originally appeared in the Q4 issue of Government Procurement. The recent pandemic demonstrated the importance of supply chain management, as well as the need for flexibility in adapting to changing demands and inventory. Public procurement teams rose to the challenge of the pandemic by leveraging their knowledge, partnerships with suppliers and collaboration across […]

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10 best cold weather cities for winter farmers markets

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Fred Buckenmeyer: Exemplary Public Servant of the Year Award recipient

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NACo provides overview of U.S. Treasury final rule for Coronavirus recovery funds

Article

How redevelopment revitalizes a community

Commentary

One year later, Capitol attack reverberates through society, drives civic discourse

News

In 2022, public employers face hiring challenges, opportunity

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Public procurement leaders face new demands, but automation and cooperative agreements can help ease workloads

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10 best U.S. foodie cities

News

American City & County survey highlights local spending priorities, challenges of infrastructure bill

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Trends for the future: Public procurement professionals adapt to the changing and challenging times ahead

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