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NLC’s City Fiscal Conditions report: City budgets are stable in the short term, admins uncertain about future

It’s been years since stay-at-home orders and mask mandates broke the headlines, and cities have more or less recovered from the effects of the pandemic. Most administrators now project a positive short-term fiscal outlook, according to the National League of Cities’ (NLC) annual 2023 City Fiscal Conditions report. The report, which was published earlier this […]
infrastructure

Governments installing digital safeguards that shield infrastructure from cyber criminals

Cities and counties will incorporate multiple public improvements in their infrastructure projects, says Avi Schwartz, a principal at Deloitte who leads the firm’s Government and Public Services (GPS) Infrastructure and Capital Projects activities. Deloitte is a global management consultancy that provides technology, strategy and operations and human capital consulting for many industries, including the public […]

Department of Energy announces $1.3B to increase electrical grid transmission capacity

To reach a carbon-free economy by 2050, the nation’s energy grid transmission capacity needs to be expanded—and quickly, as advancements like electric vehicles become more popular and technology like electric vehicles advances, according to a new study published Monday by the Department of Energy. Supporting these goals, the energy department simultaneously announced a commitment of […]
awards

Deadline extended for nominations for 2023 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards

The deadline for nominations for the 2023 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards has been extended to November 2. 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 […]

EPA announces $128M for 186 environmental justice projects to help disadvantaged communities

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is investing nearly $128 million into 186 environmental justice-related projects in disadvantaged communities across the country that have historically suffered from underinvestment. “Together, these community-driven projects will improve the health, equity, and resilience of communities while setting a blueprint for local solutions that can be applied across the nation,” said […]
technology

Technology and collaboration are key for keeping federal buildings safe and secure

As threats to government officials and federal buildings persist, technology has become a critical tool for emergency mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts. Considering the security breaches that have happened in recent years, federal agencies, in collaboration with state and local partners, are re-evaluating their current technologies and processes, and devising new strategies to ensure […]
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