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How city and county IT leaders can enhance resiliency of critical infrastructure in a busy storm season

Top forecasting organizations are projecting this year’s Atlantic hurricane season to finish with an above-average amount of storm activity. As we move into the peak of the season, now is a good time for government IT departments to reevaluate their disaster preparedness strategies and protect critical infrastructure against extreme weather events. Mother Nature can cause […]

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Report: Procurement projects are up this year with increase in federal spending

At annual town meetings and in city council meetings, discussion about new buildings and the latest equipment upgrades might take center stage. But while topics like these often make headlines, there’s a much less flashy process that deserves equal attention: procurement. The latest annual report from the software company Bonfire, “2022 State of Public Sourcing,” […]

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More government monies will help cities and counties improve pedestrian- and traffic safety

Governments are spending more on traffic- and pedestrian-safety products in the U.S., says Michael Long, manager of product management at TAPCO – Traffic and Parking Control Co., Inc., who manufactures and distributes a portfolio of traffic and parking safety solutions designed to increase safe travels for everyone. Since 1956, the firm has delivered advanced traffic […]

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Protecting the public trust: The value of continuous improvement

Governing is a journey that embraces change to seek a better way. The most common word in political discourse is change. The power of change is present during every election season. The winning U.S. presidential campaign slogans from 1948 to 2020 show change as the prevailing, successful theme. Even today, leading studies from the Pew […]

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Denver allocates $2 million for basic income to help people out of homelessness

As American cities and counties work to end homelessness, one intriguing concept that’s gaining traction across the nation is providing a basic income to those in need. The latest city to invest its own money into this concept is Denver, where the City Council has approved a $2 million contract with the Denver Basic Income […]

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How the 20 “R words” inform the future of tech leadership in local government

As the pandemic began to wane, and the basic routines of life and work became more predictable, many realized that past pressures—the long endless hours that blurred time and day was clearly unsustainable which led to what has been called, the “great resignation.” Those in government technology were not exempt from the daily pressures of […]

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Utility, aid organizations respond to Puerto Rico in wake of Hurricane Fiona

Days after Hurricane Fiona stormed ashore in Puerto Rico, just shy of the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Maria’s landfall, nearly 80 percent of the island remains in the dark. Crews from LUMA Energy, the power company responsible for power distribution throughout the island, the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) and private generators have been […]

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Saving tomorrow today: Pursuing sustainability measures is a growing priority for agencies

Pursuing sustainability measures is no longer the latest new fashion. Instead, it’s becoming a necessity to minimize waste sent to landfills, preserve natural resources, lower greenhouse emissions and protect the health of local communities. Government agencies collectively, through both small and large initiatives, can reap huge environmental benefits. California takes the lead in carpet landfill […]

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Procurement plays a vital role as communities work to achieve their sustainability goals

In a recent American City & County post, Sarah O’Brien, CEO of the non-profit Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC), predicts we’ll see higher expectations for government procurement officers to address sustainability issues in 2022-2023. Another trend O’Brien sees in the future is an increased focus on climate issues. Yes, government purchasing leaders are often part […]

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Climate survey by American City & County highlights environmental challenges

As cities and counties respond to a changing climate, they’re facing unprecedented challenges that strain resources and drive innovation. A survey conducted by American City & County provides insight into the ways administrators are prioritizing local needs, and the greatest climate-relate threats American communities are facing. Of more than 100 administrator respondents, 71 percent cited […]

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How city and county IT leaders can enhance resiliency of critical infrastructure in a busy storm season

News

Report: Procurement projects are up this year with increase in federal spending

Article

More government monies will help cities and counties improve pedestrian- and traffic safety

Article

Protecting the public trust: The value of continuous improvement

News

Denver allocates $2 million for basic income to help people out of homelessness

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How the 20 “R words” inform the future of tech leadership in local government

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Utility, aid organizations respond to Puerto Rico in wake of Hurricane Fiona

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Saving tomorrow today: Pursuing sustainability measures is a growing priority for agencies

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Procurement plays a vital role as communities work to achieve their sustainability goals

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Climate survey by American City & County highlights environmental challenges

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