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Capitalizing on hybrid work, these 10 cities are ready to take advantage

Hybrid work is an accelerating trend that’s becoming the norm as attitudes rapidly change. And amid this nationwide shift to work-from-home setups, local governments are moving quickly to capitalize on the emerging opportunities that come with a workforce that’s not physically tied to any particular office building. For administrators seeking to entice remote workers to […]

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Local governments find document imaging solutions through cooperative contracts

Today, local governments face security, document management and remote work challenges. Canon USA has several digital imaging products and systems that address these organizational tests. Canon USA’s state and local government solutions division provides a portfolio of imaging solutions and software offerings. These include its black-and-white and color multifunction devices as well as production center […]

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Proposed update to Community Reinvestment Act could support neighborhood recovery

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is a U.S. federal law designed to encourage commercial banks and savings associations to help meet the needs of borrowers in all segments of their communities, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Congress passed the Act in 1977 to reduce discriminatory credit practices against low-income neighborhoods, a practice known as redlining. […]

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Police adopt license plate readers at an accelerating pace

Without a doubt, more law enforcement agencies are acquiring automated license plate reader cameras and technology (ALPR). Study producer Transparency Market Research (TMR) expects the global ALPR market to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 9 percent during the forecast period, 2020 to 2030. Much of the growth is linked to a rise […]

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Key considerations for local governments seeking compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that one-in-four adults in the Unites States are living with disability, and that number may still rise as our largest generation, the Baby Boomers, continue to age. Though the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is more than 30 years old, continuing to inventory and address the accessibility of […]

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Public has fair level of confidence in public safety during weather and natural disasters, survey finds

Severe storms have been growing in strength due to climate change. Massive heat waves are currently hitting regions across the United States, while wildfire season is well underway. So is hurricane season. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NOAA), as of July 11 there have been nine weather/climate disaster events in the U.S. this […]

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Making school zones safer for students and pedestrians

For the past decade, pedestrian fatalities and injuries due to speed-related vehicle accidents have been on the rise. Sadly, an alarming number of those injuries have occurred in school zones. According to the Transportation Research Board, 25,000 children are injured annually and more than 100 killed on average while walking to or from school, all […]

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Telecommunication software connects legacy infrastructure to modern dispatch centers

In the last few months, news of mass shootings has frequently dominated the headlines. It’s an increasingly concerning issue that must be confronted by public agencies in a number of ways, among them, by making it easier for those in trouble to connect with public safety organizations—and by giving dispatchers more information and tools at […]

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Local Infrastructure Hub launches, announces first wave of programming

The Local Infrastructure Hub, a portal created by a joint venture between a group of philanthropic organizations in collaboration with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National League of Cities (NLC) and Results for America, has rolled out an in-depth online resource center, a national grant opportunity finder, and a calendar of virtual convenings with […]

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Cities lay the groundwork for an adequate EV charging infrastructure

Work continues on building out the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. On June 9, the Biden Administration proposed new standards for a national EV charging network. The administration’s goal is to build out a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle chargers along America’s highways and in communities. It is a key piece of the […]

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Capitalizing on hybrid work, these 10 cities are ready to take advantage

Article

Local governments find document imaging solutions through cooperative contracts

Commentary

Proposed update to Community Reinvestment Act could support neighborhood recovery

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Police adopt license plate readers at an accelerating pace

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Key considerations for local governments seeking compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

News

Public has fair level of confidence in public safety during weather and natural disasters, survey finds

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Making school zones safer for students and pedestrians

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Telecommunication software connects legacy infrastructure to modern dispatch centers

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Local Infrastructure Hub launches, announces first wave of programming

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Cities lay the groundwork for an adequate EV charging infrastructure

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