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5 ways procurement can lead on government sustainability

A seat at the table.” “No longer a back-office function.” “Purchasing is tactical, procurement is strategic.” You can’t spend a day diving into the world of public sector procurement without running headlong into this sentiment. Conference keynotes, webinars, certification curricula and more have been dedicated to advancing the premise that procurement is at its best […]

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How state governments can help revitalize workforce development

Siloed and disjointed workforce development ecosystems can’t keep up with the dynamic needs of today’s economy. Isolated departments across government, business, nonprofits and academia are sometimes too slow to adapt to new workforce needs or to adjust to new technologies—resulting in significant skills gaps and talent shortages. To keep pace, state agencies across the country […]

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Artificial intelligence for cities and counties

It appears that artificial intelligence (AI) is everything, everywhere and in every product the vendor community would have us buy. However, despite the hype, few dismiss it as just another high-tech fad. Indeed, some believe it is the third (or fourth) wave, depending on how one is counting in the ever-evolving digital age. As early […]

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USDA invests $1 billion to plant trees, expand green spaces to combat climate change

As communities across the United States work to mitigate the impacts of extreme heat, trees and green spaces have emerged as an economical and effective solution. To help cities and counties bolster their green spaces, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $1 billion in funding Thursday for 385 projects nationwide. “These investments arrive as cities […]

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Nominations open for 2023 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards

The nominations for the 2023 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards are now open. Since 2004, the Crown Communities awards have recognized government projects with long-term implications for a city/county/municipality and its constituents. Nominees can cover the gamut of government projects from water supply to streets and highways, parks and […]

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Online dashboard from NLC tracks 1,600 projects funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

It’s been almost two years since the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was passed into law, injecting $1.2 trillion in federal spending into American infrastructure. A new, interactive map published Thursday by the National League of Cities shows how local governments are spending their allotments. The dashboard tracks more than 1,600 projects across 1,100 […]

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Report: Modern construction techniques, building codes protected structures that survived Lahaina fire

More than a month after wildfire ripped through the historic community of Lahaina, Hawaii, emergency responders continue working to get a more comprehensive picture of what triggered the tragedy. The death toll remains at 115 people. A recent report from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety’s research division unpacks why the fire was […]

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EPA announces $100 million for recycling infrastructure projects, improvement of solid waste management

Representing its largest investment in recycling in the last three decades, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday announced the recipients of more than $100 million for recycling infrastructure projects. The EPA selected 25 communities to receive more than $73 million under the newly created Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling funding opportunity, and another $32 […]

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Gallery: Hottest temperatures recorded in American cities during July

With summer coming to an end Sept. 23, cities across the United States are closing the chapter on a record breaking season for heat. July was the hottest month that’s ever been recorded globally, following the hottest June ever. National records fell, too. Pheonix, Ariz., for example, all 31 days in July were at or […]

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26 local leaders call on Calif. governor to enact statewide fossil fuels ban in new construction

Frustrated by legal challenges to their own emissions reduction efforts, 26 local leaders from California are calling on the state’s govorner to step in and enact a ban on the use of fossil fuels in new construction for things like cooking and heating. “We urge you to take swift action to ensure California can meet […]

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Article

5 ways procurement can lead on government sustainability

Commentary

How state governments can help revitalize workforce development

Article

Artificial intelligence for cities and counties

News

USDA invests $1 billion to plant trees, expand green spaces to combat climate change

News

Nominations open for 2023 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards

News

Online dashboard from NLC tracks 1,600 projects funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

News

Report: Modern construction techniques, building codes protected structures that survived Lahaina fire

News

EPA announces $100 million for recycling infrastructure projects, improvement of solid waste management

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Gallery: Hottest temperatures recorded in American cities during July

News

26 local leaders call on Calif. governor to enact statewide fossil fuels ban in new construction

WHITE PAPERS

Industrial AMR infographic

Mechanize the Mop White Paper

3 Ways to Reduce Time-to-Hire in the Public Sector

Webinars

Overcoming Challenges & Creating Opportunities in Government Grant Management

How to Successfully Implement LED Streetlights in Your Hometown with Federal Funds

Grant Preparedness: Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Your Success

Podcast

Podcast: Disaster Management Symposium preview

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

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

GALLERIES

Gallery: Street pavement artist Jim Bachor creatively fills city potholes

Study ranks the 15 most walkable U.S. cities for tourists

Gallery: The 10 most connected U.S. cities for internet