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Name brand on a budget: Local governments can be equipped for success with cooperative pricing

Streamlined isn’t the first word that comes to mind when discussing procurement practices—if it even comes to mind at all. Behind shoestring budgets, the cumbersome process is one of the biggest gripes agencies have. Securing quality equipment and services at the best possible price with a traditional procurement model takes a significant amount of time […]

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Local governments rely on taxes for revenue, but is that the best system for a modern society?

Over the last 30 years, the American economy has evolved quite a bit. Financial assets have historically been held primarily in physical objects like gold, silver and real estate. But these days, with the rise of cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens and trading apps that make stocks available to everyone, it’s become a little more abstract. From 1989 to 2019, for example, the top five […]

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How local governments can better utilize text messages

For many people, text messaging is still thought of as a way to communicate with family and friends. But more and more, businesses are getting in on the short message service (SMS) action, using these quick messages to reach customers and prospects with meaningful marketing messages. There is no reason government agencies shouldn’t also be […]

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Cost, flexibility prompting many U.S. cities to give BRT a second look

A confluence of spiraling costs, rising environmental concerns and a huge influx of federal dollars is prompting government officials nationwide to give a public transportation option which has been with us since the early 1970s a second look. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a bus-based public transport system that combines technology, road designs and route […]

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Planning agency releases best-practices guide to help communities reach net-zero emissions

Earlier this year, Massachusetts passed a sweeping law aimed at curbing the state’s environmental impact. Signed by Gov. Charlie Baker in March, the bill is among the nation’s most ambitious that has been codified into law, with a goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Among other things, the legislation—called the “2050 Decarbonization Roadmap”—incentivizes green energy solutions, authorizes the production of […]

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Infrastructure bill paves path for expanded use of project labor agreements, more equity in the building trades

On November 15, 2021, President Joe Biden delivered on a key part of his domestic agenda when he signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a $1.2 trillion infrastructure and jobs bill. In so doing, President Biden also fulfilled a major campaign promise to the building and construction trades unions that his administration […]

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10 most creative U.S. cities

At the height of the COIVD pandemic and ensuing lockdown, people found themselves with a lot of time on their hands. And, judging from posts on social media, they put those idle hands to work on things like puzzles, learning how to dance and baking bread. Some discovered hidden talents and new passions as a […]

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How local government agencies can protect communities from severe weather

A record number of heat waves scorched the U.S. this past summer, and recent reports show that weather occurrences are only getting worse. Longer and more frequent severe weather, such as heat waves, major hurricanes, wildfires and heavy snowstorms, bring harsh consequences, including power outages, illness and even death. Natural disasters caused nearly $100 billion […]

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Report: First responders use smartphones more than mobile radios

A short decade ago, cellphones were disallowed from most spaces and perceived most prominently as a detrimental distraction. But a lot has changed in 10 years—especially in the emergency services sector. These days, smartphones are recognized as an essential tool used daily by telecommunicators and first responders, shortening response times and increasing in-the-moment adaptability. Smartphones, affording first responders direct lines of text-, visual- and GIS-communication between each other, […]

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Location intelligence can help support urban revitalization

Great urban revitalization strategies vary from city to city—and rightly so. Local consumer insights can provide urban planners with in-depth information about the preferences and interests of both city residents and visitors. In some cities, urban revitalization is a high priority, meaning urban planners need all the information and data they can get to help […]

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Name brand on a budget: Local governments can be equipped for success with cooperative pricing

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Local governments rely on taxes for revenue, but is that the best system for a modern society?

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How local governments can better utilize text messages

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Cost, flexibility prompting many U.S. cities to give BRT a second look

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Planning agency releases best-practices guide to help communities reach net-zero emissions

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Infrastructure bill paves path for expanded use of project labor agreements, more equity in the building trades

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10 most creative U.S. cities

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How local government agencies can protect communities from severe weather

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Report: First responders use smartphones more than mobile radios

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Location intelligence can help support urban revitalization

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