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Amid spike, federal transportation department launches initiative to curb traffic-related deathsWhile stay-at-home orders might be a thing of the past, the pandemic’s impact is still felt daily through expectations to socially distance, the prevalence of masks in high risk areas like hospitals, and the stubbornly high annual rate of traffic-related deaths. Traffic fatalities hit a 16-year high in 2021, and preliminary data points to a […]
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Engaging businesses to strengthen your communityA prosperous business community epitomizes effective city leadership and fuels economic growth. But to fully understand and address specific needs within your community, cities must engage with local stakeholders and businesses to cultivate and maintain a strong business ecosystem. Business engagement plays an essential role in a city’s retention of businesses, helping to foster organic […]
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Report: Some public employees face financial hardship; comprehensive pay packages proved 'a pathway toward economic security'Many who work in public service, in professions that center around helping others, are themselves struggling to make ends meet and face financial hardship. Addressing these needs, the public employers they work for are well positioned to help them out, according to a report published Thursday by the MissionSquare Research Institute, “Examining the Financial Wellbeing […]
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Strategic Budgeting for Modern GovernmentYour government’s budget is the most crucial policy document that you create. Make every tax dollar count with these best practices for cities and counties.