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EPA to implement national limit on “forever chemicals” in drinking water

For the first time ever, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will implement national...

2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Muscatine Organics Recycling Center

The Muscatine (Iowa) Organics Recycling Center (MORC) has a food waste depackaging operation...

Strengthening faith in democracy: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Lisa Deeley

Spinning around in a barber chair gave Lisa Deeley a unique view of politics and community....

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Pension funding is up over the last year despite pandemic-driven budgetary challenges

It’s been an exceedingly difficult few years for local governments—especially monetarily, given the pandemic’s unprecedented fiscal challenges—but even so, for the second year in a row, the funded ratio of public pensions continues to rise. Over 2021, the latest Public Plans Database analysis from the MissionSquare Research Group shows a 3 percent uptick in the […]

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Democracy must prevail: American City & County stands with Ukraine

Vitali Klitschko, mayor of Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv, has traded in his suit jacket and pen for a flak jacket and rifle. “I don’t have another choice. I have to do that. I would fight,” said Klitschko, 50, in an interview with ITV’s “Good Morning Britain” on Thursday. Klitschko, who won numerous world heavyweight […]

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Cybersecurity leaders urge digital defense awareness, preparation in light of Russia invasion

For the first time since World War II, war has erupted on the European continent. Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine early Thursday morning has sent geopolitical shockwaves rippling around the world, and American cybersecurity leaders are pivoting to address digital defense concerns close to home. “We need to be prepared for the potential of foreign […]

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Employment challenges highlighted in American City & County retention survey

Over December, at least nine states saw a jump in their number of available job openings, with most of the rest holding steady at lower-than-normal levels, according to the latest employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It’s the continuation of an employment trend that’s fundamentally shifted the labor market, prompting employees to reconsider what […]

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Cybercriminals carried out a record number of ransomware attacks last year; experts expect more in 2022

It might be a different year, but old threats linger—especially in cyberspace. An advisory covering the current cyberthreat situation issued by federal agencies and international partners Wednesday outlines a growing threat posed by ransomware that’s expected to continue through 2022. “Cybercriminals are increasingly gaining access to networks via phishing, stolen remote desktop protocols, credentials or […]

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Let your voice be heard in American City & County’s government workforce recruitment and retention survey

Headlines are shouting about the “Great Resignation” and the “Silver Tsunami” that are sweeping through today’s workforce. How are those issues affecting the government sector to change how we work—along with the toll COVID has taken—for the foreseeable future? American City & County wants to hear from you! Please take this brief survey—Government Workforce Recruitment […]

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NACo launches justice and public safety initiative, seeks future participants

The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently launched the Convening County, Court & Justice Leaders: A Framework for Cross-System Collaboration initiative, which is designed to support county, court and justice leaders as they work together to establish local priorities and align resources to achieve justice and public safety goals. The initiative is a partnership with […]

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Rescue Plan funding tracker distinguishes city, county budgeting priorities

It’s been almost a year since the American Rescue Plan was signed into law by Pres. Joe Biden. At the time, with the pandemic having forced local governments to slash budgets to keep up with rapidly evolving crises—from struggling businesses to vaccination drives—communities faced an uncertain future. The $1.9 trillion stimulus package set aside $350 billion exclusively […]

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Report: Government work might not always pay as well as the private sector, but the benefits are better

Local governments might not be able to provide ludicrous salaries comparable to those offered by some employers in the private sector, but there are several notable advantages that come with public service jobs. And as administrators look to fill open vacancies brought on during this ongoing “great resignation,” highlighting those benefits is more important than […]

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Rethinking Revenue report evaluates sustainability, fairness of revenue sources

From smart cars to burritos, just about everything is available these days at the click of a button. The digital era has fundamentally changed society, impacting all sectors including cities, counties and the way municipalities conduct business—except for public revenue structures. Those are more or less the way they’ve been for hundreds of years. A […]

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Attributes: News

Highlights

EPA to implement national limit on “forever chemicals” in drinking water

2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Muscatine Organics Recycling Center

Strengthening faith in democracy: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Lisa Deeley

News

Pension funding is up over the last year despite pandemic-driven budgetary challenges

NewsCommentary

Democracy must prevail: American City & County stands with Ukraine

News

Cybersecurity leaders urge digital defense awareness, preparation in light of Russia invasion

News

Employment challenges highlighted in American City & County retention survey

News

Cybercriminals carried out a record number of ransomware attacks last year; experts expect more in 2022

News

Let your voice be heard in American City & County’s government workforce recruitment and retention survey

News

NACo launches justice and public safety initiative, seeks future participants

News

Rescue Plan funding tracker distinguishes city, county budgeting priorities

News

Report: Government work might not always pay as well as the private sector, but the benefits are better

News

Rethinking Revenue report evaluates sustainability, fairness of revenue sources

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2023 State of Public Sourcing: Taking Local Governments into a Bright Future

Podcast

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Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina

Young Leaders Episode 3 – Shannon Hardin – City Council President, Columbus, Ohio

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