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Procurement plays a key role when local governments acquire technology

When local governments plan to acquire technology, they need to follow a few key steps says Michael Maurer, a partner at the Best Best & Krieger (BB&K) law firm and a member of the firm’s Municipal Law team. He also serves as city attorney for La Habra Heights and San Jacinto, Calif. Maurer says one […]

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Proposed pollution standards could accelerate EV sales to 67% by 2032

Electric vehicles represent the future of transportation, and the federal government is doubling down on its push to increase toward a clean-energy future by introducing the nation’s strongest-ever pollution standards for cars and trucks. The standards are projected to accelerate the percentage of electric vehicles (EVs) in total U.S. car, SUV and light truck sales […]

Report: Less-restrictive zoning can increase ‘market rate’ housing supply

As communities grapple with a nationwide housing shortage and real estate affordability crisis, new research affirms one solution that local governments can enact to alleviate some pressure: An article published by Urban Institute in the scientific journal Urban Studies concluded that less-restrictive zoning increases housing supply. “Reforms that loosen restrictions are associated with a statistically […]

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Passionate about fire prevention: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Ray Melton

Two influential events brought Ray Melton into his current role as fire and life safety educator at Escambia County Fire and Rescue, a county with a population of about 300,000 people in the northwestern corner of Florida. “My journey started at the age of five, actually. I was sick and stopped breathing. A firefighter saved […]

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Gallery: Top 10 American cities most friendly to EVs

Sparked by federal investment and an economy that’s rapidly prioritizing green energy production, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular. EV sales increased by 65% last year, topping 800,000 for the first time ever, according to Kelley Blue Book. Amid this wave, some American cities have more infrastructure in place to support EVs than others—most […]

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Off-grid electric vehicle charging can help cities and counties reach sustainability targets

Installing electric vehicle (EV)-charging infrastructure is a crucial first step in achieving sustainability goals, says Desmond Wheatley, CEO of clean technology company Beam Global. “Just get started. Investing in just one EV charging station is a feat in and of itself that should be celebrated as we aim to electrify our future. Once you begin […]

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A helping hand: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Sarah Andrews

Sarah Andrews has been working in procurement from the time she could answer phones at her family’s business. “I knew I wanted to go into procurement and bidding since I was a child,” she says. “I would work with them on submitting bid responses to things, to government agencies and on the private sector side, […]

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Report: Concern among mayors over housing costs dwarfs other issues

Soaring housing costs and rising inflation are driving up the cost of living in communities across the United States. Mayors are very concerned. More than 80 percent of mayors interviewed in the latest report from the Boston University Initiative on Cities’ annual 2022 Menino Survey of Mayors—which is based on interviews conducted last summer with 118 […]

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IWCE 2023: American cities are gearing up for some of their largest sporting events ever

Between the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Rugby World Cup in 2031, and the North America 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by 11 U.S. cities along with five others in Mexico and Canada, American cities are gearing up to host some of their largest sporting events ever in the […]

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What is the Build America, Buy America Act, and how does it apply to local governments?

The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), adds to the existing body of federal laws that require certain items be produced in the United States. In particular, BABA requires that, as of May 14, 2022, iron, steel, manufactured products and construction materials used in […]

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Procurement plays a key role when local governments acquire technology

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Proposed pollution standards could accelerate EV sales to 67% by 2032

Report: Less-restrictive zoning can increase ‘market rate’ housing supply

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Passionate about fire prevention: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Ray Melton

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Gallery: Top 10 American cities most friendly to EVs

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Off-grid electric vehicle charging can help cities and counties reach sustainability targets

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A helping hand: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Sarah Andrews

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Report: Concern among mayors over housing costs dwarfs other issues

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IWCE 2023: American cities are gearing up for some of their largest sporting events ever

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What is the Build America, Buy America Act, and how does it apply to local governments?

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