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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,...

Gallery: 10 of America’s most affordable cities

Over the last few years, inflation has made American cities less affordable by driving up...

The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

When you envision the future, what do you see? For me, it’s a place where people of all...

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Governments are relying on fewer public purchasing managers

Public agencies are stepping up recruiting to keep the buying process flowing smoothly.

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Mayors pledge to defend municipal workers’ rights in wake of Janus decision

The Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME against public sector labor unions has prompted mayors across the country to pledge support of municipal workers’ rights amid polarizing reactions.

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Higher wages for elected officials attract new talent, create tension

Several communities are increasing the pay for their elected officials, citing concerns of being able to attract the right talent for the positions. However, some of these increases are also creating tension, as wages in the private sector are largely stagnant.

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Filling the gap as retirees head for the exits

Cooperative contracts and new technology may help pick up the slack for governments as workers continue to retire.

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Babcock Ranch offers glimpse of how municipal sustainability, technology might look in future

The first entirely solar-powered American city has arrived, and it’s located in Florida.

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NLC report: Majority of municipal leaders consider economic development and infrastructure key issues this year

A recent report from the National League of Cities (NLC) shows that economic development, infrastructure and budgets weigh heavily on the minds of many city leaders across the country.

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Wyoming committee considers letting local governments create voter-approved taxes

Wyoming municipalities could soon get far more funding options than they currently have.

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Lawsuit: Albuquerque government pays women less than men

Last week, four Albuquerque, N.M., city employees filed a class-action lawsuit that accuses the city of paying female workers less than male workers.

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Illinois-wide pension law, pension debts cripple municipalities’ finances

Long-growing state-wide pension funding shortfalls combined with a new state law that withholds funding from local governments that can’t pay for their pensions has led to a multi-faceted monetary crisis among municipalities throughout Illinois.

Public buyers adapting to accelerated government spending

Public purchasers must closely scrutinize cooperative procurement opportunities.

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Economy

Highlights

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

Gallery: 10 of America’s most affordable cities

The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

Article

Governments are relying on fewer public purchasing managers

Article

Mayors pledge to defend municipal workers’ rights in wake of Janus decision

Article

Higher wages for elected officials attract new talent, create tension

Article

Filling the gap as retirees head for the exits

Article

Babcock Ranch offers glimpse of how municipal sustainability, technology might look in future

Article

NLC report: Majority of municipal leaders consider economic development and infrastructure key issues this year

Article

Wyoming committee considers letting local governments create voter-approved taxes

Article

Lawsuit: Albuquerque government pays women less than men

Article

Illinois-wide pension law, pension debts cripple municipalities’ finances

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Public buyers adapting to accelerated government spending

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