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In wake of Texas shooting, advocacy organizations call for stricter gun laws

Last week, America endured what has sadly become a familiar tragedy—on Wednesday, an 18-year-old shot and killed 19 young students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. This tragedy came only 10 days after another armed 18-year-old shot and killed 10 people at a grocery store in Buffalo, N.Y. Advocacy organizations representing […]

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The sharing economy: Helping cities meet their sustainability goals

Individualism has been a watchword of society in North America since the colonial days, and belief in the spirit of the rugged individual helped build the government we know and love today. As our society became larger and more interconnected, we have come to realize that individualism can only get us so far. Problems such […]

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10 of America’s most idyllic lakeside communities

From Vermont’s Lake Champlain to the famous Lake of the Ozarks, the United States has the third most lakes of any country in the world—a new list from Boatline, an online boating marketplace, ranks America’s best lakeside cities and towns. The list includes communities like Grand Lake, Colo., which is home to the state’s deepest natural […]

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Ahead of Surfside condo collapse anniversary, Florida’s legislature approves inspection standards

Nearly a year after one of the worst building tragedies in United States history, the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Fla., the state’s legislature has passed a bill requiring stricter inspection standards. It’s expected to be signed into state law by Gov. Ronald DeSantis. The update significantly reduces the inspection timeline statewide for coastal […]

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American City & County survey highlights civic engagement priorities in public sector

In today’s frenetic social media-driven environment, engaging with constituents can be a balancing act—too much interaction and they might tune you out or unsubscribe; too little civic engagement might cause them to disengage with messaging. A survey conducted by American City & County (AC&C) quantifies in data the ways communities are walking this delicate line—leveraging […]

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Changing recruitment practices can ease retention challenges

Ahead of the historic investment in American infrastructure, government organizations are facing an unprecedented employment and retention squeeze. But while there’s a lot of economic drivers that are out of administrators’ control, there are certain hiring practices that can soften the blow. “We’re already constrained in finding the talent we need,” said Elizabeth Kellar, director […]

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EVs are coming in a big way – Will charging infrastructure be ready?

The California Air Resources Board recently announced a new goal of tripling electric vehicle (EV) sales over the next four years, reaching 35 percent of all new vehicle sales in the state by 2026. An executive order is already in place dictating that zero-emission vehicles will be 100 percent of all new vehicle sales in […]

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With the digital evolution, equity in accessibility is of utmost importance

When historians write the history books of tomorrow, they’ll note a sharp divide in the timeline: Pre-pandemic and what came after. This chasm spans industry and locality, impacting just about every aspect of society, such as the way governments interact with constituents in the digital realm. Before stay-at-home orders and mask mandates were issued, residents […]

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Amid shifting workplace expectations, local government employers must adapt

Constrained by inflexible budgets, local government employers can’t compete with the lucrative salaries offered in the private sector. And while recruitment has always been a challenge for public employers, the last two years have been especially difficult. From January 2020 to the same month this year, government organizations lost around 600,000 jobs—more than manufacturing, wholesale […]

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Smart911 emergency profiles provide first responders with more information, faster

Since the first full time fire department was established in Cincinnati in 1853, emergency responders have raced into unknown scenarios with limited advance information when the firehouse bell rings—until now. Among the many advancements of next-generation 911 dispatch systems, Smart911, an app developed by Rave Mobile Safety, automatically displays resident profiles during an emergency—including details […]

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News

In wake of Texas shooting, advocacy organizations call for stricter gun laws

Article

The sharing economy: Helping cities meet their sustainability goals

Gallery

10 of America’s most idyllic lakeside communities

News

Ahead of Surfside condo collapse anniversary, Florida’s legislature approves inspection standards

News

American City & County survey highlights civic engagement priorities in public sector

News

Changing recruitment practices can ease retention challenges

Commentary

EVs are coming in a big way – Will charging infrastructure be ready?

News

With the digital evolution, equity in accessibility is of utmost importance

News

Amid shifting workplace expectations, local government employers must adapt

News

Smart911 emergency profiles provide first responders with more information, faster

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

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

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

10 best cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day