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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...

Chicago enacts environmental justice measure to ensure future prioritization of community health, social needs

As local governments assess the current and future impacts of climate and environmental change...

Dallas ransomware attack shuts down systems, forces public safety to use backup communication protocols

For the last week, information technology administrators in Dallas have been working around the...

As electric vehicles explode in popularity, charging infrastructure needs to expand rapidly in coming years

As electric vehicles gain momentum commercially, their rising popularity is putting pressure on local governments to make sure charging infrastructure keeps pace. A new report from J.D. Power found that “remarkable” growth in EV sales has “added stress to an already beleaguered public vehicle charging infrastructure.” In this regard, while the availability of chargers varies […]

Chicago implements roadmap to address inequality, promote equity in future planning and development

Over the last several years especially, cities and counties across the United States have confronted inequality in their communities head-on—from changes to housing policies and public safety norms, to striving for diversity in education and management. Chicago is the latest to reconsider the role of local government with the publication of a 10-year framework that […]
South Coast AQMD's air quality app

2022 Crown Communities Award winner: Real-time air quality monitoring app from Southern California air quality management district

Air quality impacts every aspect of daily life, from the way people work, to social interactions and all kinds of outdoor activities. Especially for vulnerable populations like elderly people and those with a medical condition, being able to monitor pollution particles in the air in real time is important for health and quality of life. […]

With local schools increasingly under cyberattack, a new resource can help bolster defenses

Over the last decade, conversations about the security of local schools have risen to the forefront of public discourse—and not just concerning physical security. In the digital realm, cyberattacks on public institutions including K-12 school districts are increasing at an alarming rate. A new report from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), “Partnering to […]
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