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Procurement’s changing role: Adapting for the future

Known for their long history of traditional processes, strategic procurement teams are currently evolving and updating their ways of getting things done.

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AI in procurement: Second wave applications

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As wildfire threats grow, new funding is helping local governments convert trucks into wildland fire engines

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A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far

A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far

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Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.

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Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.

Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.

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These states ranked the best for drinking water quality in 2024

These states ranked the best for drinking water quality in 2024

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These localities were named the top 10 'healthiest communities' in the U.S.

These localities were named the top 10 'healthiest communities' in the U.S.

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Life in the fast lane: study says these U.S. cities have the 'speediest drivers'

Life in the fast lane: study says these U.S. cities have the 'speediest drivers'

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Study ranks the top 10 'most luxurious' cities in the U.S.

Study ranks the top 10 'most luxurious' cities in the U.S.

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Gallery: See the small cities that are experiencing big economic growth

Gallery: See the small cities that are experiencing big economic growth

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These are the 15 fastest growing cities in the U.S.

These are the 15 fastest growing cities in the U.S.

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Stephen B. Gordon, PhD, FNIGP, CPPO-Ret.

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Procurement Ponderable: Supporting your entity’s sustainability goals through procurement

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Virginia Beach City Public Schools earns an A+ in employee benefits

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Nominations for the 2024 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards are being accepted until Dec. 11, 2024.

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Ecommerce platform from OMNIA Partners enables users to satisfy their procurement needs all in one place

OMNIA Partners, a firm that provides its members with access to group purchasing contracts with leading national suppliers, has introduced OPUS, an ecommerce platform.

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The future of flying: FAA's final air taxi rule could have cities looking more like ‘The Jetsons’

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Cities are struggling to optimize opioid settlement money. This tool offers advice

Cities are struggling to optimize opioid settlement money. This tool offers advice

Jun 5, 2024

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Virginia Beach City Public Schools earns an A+ in employee benefits

Virginia Beach City Public Schools earns an A+ in employee benefits

Dec 5, 2024

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Note from the Editorial Team

Note from the Editorial Team

Dec 3, 2024

A variety of funding sources can help the public sector develop its tech workforce

A variety of funding sources can help the public sector develop its tech workforce

Nov 27, 2024

Sustainability

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Procurement Ponderable: Supporting your entity’s sustainability goals through procurement

Procurement Ponderable: Supporting your entity’s sustainability goals through procurement

Dec 9, 2024

As wildfire threats grow, new funding is helping local governments convert trucks into wildland fire engines

New funding is helping local governments convert trucks into wildland fire engines

Dec 6, 2024

In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis

In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis

Nov 19, 2024

Public Safety

As wildfire threats grow, new funding is helping local governments convert trucks into wildland fire engines

New funding is helping local governments convert trucks into wildland fire engines

Dec 6, 2024

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

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

Nov 26, 2024

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Public Safety Starts with Smart Procurement

Public Safety Starts with Smart Procurement

Nov 26, 2024

Harnessing data for safer communities

Harnessing data for safer communities

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