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Cities can take a new look at underfunded mass transit projects

Cities can take a new look at underfunded mass transit projects

Mass transit projects, which rely on a mix of federal, state and local funds, often take a back seat to other, more pressing issues.

Dec 11, 2024
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AI in procurement: Second wave applications
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These 10 cities have the highest share of million-dollar homes
10 cities with the highest share of million-dollar homes
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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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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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Study ranks the top 10 'most luxurious' cities in the U.S.
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Creative hiring solutions can help public agencies maintain a robust workforce

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Dec 11, 2024
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Creative hiring solutions can help public agencies maintain a robust workforce
Creative hiring solutions can help public agencies maintain a robust workforce

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

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

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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

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Public Safety

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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

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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

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