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Ten of 2022’s most sustainable American cities

Ahead of Earth Day, which annually falls on April 22, LawnStarter has published a list of nearly 200 sustainable American cities. The list was created by looking at large U.S. cities and ranking them from least to most sustainable based on metrics ranging from infrastructure, taking into account things like the number of net-zero buildings and […]

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IWCE 2022: Todd Perdieu of L3Harris talks about new technology being launched this year

Todd Perdieu, director of North American channel partners at L3Harris, talks about new technology being launched this year—most notably, MCPTT in all converged devices—at IWCE 2022, which was held last month in Las Vegas, Nev.

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Sensor technology can detect wildfire early, alert first responders via AI

Following a climate change-driven trend, this year’s wildfire season is expected to be severe. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection warns that “extended dryness originating from January is expected to continue into the spring with little perception leaving most of the state in moderate to extreme drought conditions prior to summer. These continued […]

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Setting the (government) records straight

In the digital age, government records management teams must balance both physical, paper copies of documents and electronic copies. Because of how much falls under the umbrella of records management, there are a variety of challenges that records administrators face when it comes to managing records. The three most common problems that arise—making records more […]

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With pedestrian fatalities increasing at an alarming rate, could technology be an answer?

Pedestrian fatalities have been on the rise for the last decade, with a sharp spike over the last few years coming as an unfortunate byproduct of the pandemic. The climbing rate shows no signs of slowing down. The latest analysis of U.S. pedestrian deaths from the Governers Highway Safety Association (GHSA) shows a spike in the early half […]

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Free online resource saves time for public buyers as they search for the right cooperative contract

Public buyers will increase their use of cooperative purchasing agreements down the road, believes Mariel Reed, co-founder and CEO at CoProcure. “The future is more: more cooperative contracts, from more businesses, in more categories. We’re excited to be helping to build this future because we think it’s one that delivers more value for taxpayers.” CoProcure […]

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Report: Automation, ’empathetic tech’ the future for public contact centers

Between unprecedented municipal Zoom meetings to administrative business suddenly conducted entirely online, communities asked a lot of local city and county clerks when the pandemic first struck. And these years on, it’s clear government business won’t ever fully revert to its previous normal. A report from Deloitte issued earlier this year highlights what future government […]

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IWCE 2022: FirstNet more than 95 percent complete; new tech advances adoption

A decade ago, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) was authorized under the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 as an interoperable broadband network designed exclusively around the needs of public safety organizations. It was conceptualized in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 World Trade Center attacks, which laid bare communication shortcomings. […]

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How local governments can overcome federal grant roadblocks

As the nation begins to recover from the pandemic and prepares for the possibility of another harmful variant, it’s critical that local governments access all available federal grant funds they’re eligible for to meet community needs. For the past two years, many local governments shifted budgets to combat COVID-19. Federal grants like those outlined in […]

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Top 10 U.S. allergy capitals

The Pollening. That is what we call it here in Atlanta. The time of year when the city is blanketed in a yellow-green haze. The air is thick with it. Cars are coated with it. Yet, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s (AAFA) 2022 Allergy Capitals ranking, Atlanta is No. 71 out […]

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News

Ten of 2022’s most sustainable American cities

Video

IWCE 2022: Todd Perdieu of L3Harris talks about new technology being launched this year

News

Sensor technology can detect wildfire early, alert first responders via AI

Article

Setting the (government) records straight

News

With pedestrian fatalities increasing at an alarming rate, could technology be an answer?

Article

Free online resource saves time for public buyers as they search for the right cooperative contract

News

Report: Automation, ’empathetic tech’ the future for public contact centers

News

IWCE 2022: FirstNet more than 95 percent complete; new tech advances adoption

Article

How local governments can overcome federal grant roadblocks

Gallery

Top 10 U.S. allergy capitals

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