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Four reasons why smart communities will take 2023 by storm

The last three years have been a rapid-fire series of challenges for local government leaders, from a devastating pandemic targeting the population’s most vulnerable to widespread economic downturn. After navigating this volatility, leaders are seeking out new and innovative strategies to future-ready their communities and reach their goals. One such strategy is the development of […]

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Federal program to invest nearly $274M into rural roadway improvements

More than 70% of the nation’s roughly 4 million miles of roadway stretch through rural areas. And of those miles, many are in a state of disrepair. A new federal initiative aims to change that. “Due to decades of disinvestment, around 13% of rural roads and 10% of off-system bridges, most of which are in […]

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Preparing for BEAD broadband funding

Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a once-in-a-generation $42.45-billion investment into high-speed internet access through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program will be available to close the digital divide and provide a future-proof telecommunications network for the country. The challenge now is preparing at the local and state levels to ensure funds go to […]

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Gallery: 10 U.S. cities ideal for retirees

Over the last few years, there’s been a lot of talk about the impact of what’s known as the Silver Tsunami, or the impending wave of retirees from the Baby Boomer generation, which many worry will quickly reduce institutional knowledge in public organizations. Over the next decade, the U.S. Census Bureau forecasts the number of […]

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Upgrading infrastructure to make drinking water safe is top priority among local governments as we start 2023

As we head into the new year, there continues to be a strong demand for lead service line replacement, says Rob Keady, senior vice president and municipal practice leader at T&M Associates, a technical services and consulting firm that often works with local governments. He adds that that strong demand has been ongoing for several […]

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Oh, the times are a-changing: A comprehensive look at some of the government trends of the future

The expression “there is no constant, except for change” has been a truism for government and educational teams as ever-changing challenges have been thrust upon them in an unprecedented manner. Strategic organizations are seeking to become more adaptable to address future trends. Cyber security is top priority Data breach costs in the public sector are […]

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Procurement together—An interconnected future

Let me start with a couple of hypothetical questions: If you knew that a software provider’s implementation timeline was usually off by three months, would that impact your selection? If a responsive supplier had been deemed non-responsible by seven states, but not your state, would you want to know? If you were deciding between two […]

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How municipalities can track and analyze data to maximize program outcomes

Today, we live in a data-driven world. Whether it’s large, multinational corporations, or a cherished local business, business owners rely on data to make informed decisions. This is also true of governments, whether at the federal level or a small municipality of a few thousand people (and everything in between). The most effective municipal leaders […]

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Facing a changing climate, Florida’s Miami-Date County launches extreme heat action plan

Facing a changing climate, Miami-Dade County in Florida is the latest county government to launch an Extreme Heat Action Plan —an initiative that’s designed to address challenges through education, improved cooling options and infrastructure upgrades. “While Miami-Dade County is known internationally for its vulnerability to hurricanes and flooding, extreme heat causes more death and has […]

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Report: As federal spending lessens, risk of fraud, waste and abuse eases

The COVID-19 pandemic has evolved into a new normalcy, and as it has, federal spending has decreased; with it, the potential for fraud, waste and abuse of government resources has likewise lessened. Even so, around 60 percent of administrators surveyed for recent study on the subject reported they “still feel that their fraud prevention, detection, […]

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Commentary

Four reasons why smart communities will take 2023 by storm

News

Federal program to invest nearly $274M into rural roadway improvements

News

Preparing for BEAD broadband funding

News

Gallery: 10 U.S. cities ideal for retirees

Article

Upgrading infrastructure to make drinking water safe is top priority among local governments as we start 2023

Article

Oh, the times are a-changing: A comprehensive look at some of the government trends of the future

Article

Procurement together—An interconnected future

Article

How municipalities can track and analyze data to maximize program outcomes

News

Facing a changing climate, Florida’s Miami-Date County launches extreme heat action plan

News

Report: As federal spending lessens, risk of fraud, waste and abuse eases

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2023 State of Public Sourcing: Taking Local Governments into a Bright Future

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

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