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NACo report highlights ‘acute escalation’ of mental health crisis over the last several years

Limited in their ability to respond by financial constraints, an overwhelming majority of...

To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders

Local government leaders need to cast a wide net, says Laura Kroeger, technical director,...

Report: Financial literacy education presents an opportunity for both public employers and employees

With inflation driving up prices for everything from groceries to houses, the number of public...

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Analysis highlights six workforce trends impacting local governments in 2023

As a new year begins, public employers face ongoing challenges like the continued transition to a digital environment and workforce shortages that have plagued organizations since the pandemic’s onset. In confronting staffing issues, the MissionSquare Research Institute recently published a brief highlighting key strategies local administrators can consider implementing to make themselves more competitive. Following […]

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Omnibus spending bill cleared by Congress Friday, averting a government shutdown

On the heels of Senate approval the day before, the House passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill Friday that keeps the government running, funds infrastructure projects, provides disaster relief and further aids in the defense of Ukraine. With a midnight deadline looming, Congress passed the measure mostly along party lines 225-201. The House also […]

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Senate approves $1.7T government funding measure

The Senate passed a $1.7 trillion government funding measure Thursday that includes more than $60 billion for federal highway programs, $40.6 billion to assist communities recovering from natural disasters and $44.9 billion in emergency aid for Ukraine. “We applaud the Senate’s bipartisan approach and support for the FY2023 funding package and urge the House to […]

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Procurement + legislation: Maximizing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

In just more than a year since its passing, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) has provided $185 billion to thousands of infrastructure projects across the United States. Once complete, the bill will allocate more than $1.2 trillion toward improving critical and digital infrastructure—marking it as one of the most significant public investments in […]

Commentary

Four reasons why smart communities will take 2023 by storm

The last three years have been a rapid-fire series of challenges for local government leaders, from a devastating pandemic targeting the population’s most vulnerable to widespread economic downturn. After navigating this volatility, leaders are seeking out new and innovative strategies to future-ready their communities and reach their goals. One such strategy is the development of […]

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Preparing for BEAD broadband funding

Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a once-in-a-generation $42.45-billion investment into high-speed internet access through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program will be available to close the digital divide and provide a future-proof telecommunications network for the country. The challenge now is preparing at the local and state levels to ensure funds go to […]

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Gallery: 10 U.S. cities ideal for retirees

Over the last few years, there’s been a lot of talk about the impact of what’s known as the Silver Tsunami, or the impending wave of retirees from the Baby Boomer generation, which many worry will quickly reduce institutional knowledge in public organizations. Over the next decade, the U.S. Census Bureau forecasts the number of […]

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Oh, the times are a-changing: A comprehensive look at some of the government trends of the future

The expression “there is no constant, except for change” has been a truism for government and educational teams as ever-changing challenges have been thrust upon them in an unprecedented manner. Strategic organizations are seeking to become more adaptable to address future trends. Cyber security is top priority Data breach costs in the public sector are […]

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How municipalities can track and analyze data to maximize program outcomes

Today, we live in a data-driven world. Whether it’s large, multinational corporations, or a cherished local business, business owners rely on data to make informed decisions. This is also true of governments, whether at the federal level or a small municipality of a few thousand people (and everything in between). The most effective municipal leaders […]

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Report: As federal spending lessens, risk of fraud, waste and abuse eases

The COVID-19 pandemic has evolved into a new normalcy, and as it has, federal spending has decreased; with it, the potential for fraud, waste and abuse of government resources has likewise lessened. Even so, around 60 percent of administrators surveyed for recent study on the subject reported they “still feel that their fraud prevention, detection, […]

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Administration

Highlights

NACo report highlights ‘acute escalation’ of mental health crisis over the last several years

To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders

Report: Financial literacy education presents an opportunity for both public employers and employees

News

Analysis highlights six workforce trends impacting local governments in 2023

News

Omnibus spending bill cleared by Congress Friday, averting a government shutdown

News

Senate approves $1.7T government funding measure

Article

Procurement + legislation: Maximizing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Commentary

Four reasons why smart communities will take 2023 by storm

News

Preparing for BEAD broadband funding

News

Gallery: 10 U.S. cities ideal for retirees

Article

Oh, the times are a-changing: A comprehensive look at some of the government trends of the future

Article

How municipalities can track and analyze data to maximize program outcomes

News

Report: As federal spending lessens, risk of fraud, waste and abuse eases

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