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With an historic investment in public spaces, Philadelphia’s Rebuild program is committed to equity in the process

Jobs in the construction industry are family-sustaining careers that have proven to lift families out of intergenerational poverty. Historically speaking, those same opportunities have traditionally been reserved for white men. According to the Bureau of Labor Statics, in 2020 more than 60 percent of construction workers were white, with only 5 percent identifying as Black […]

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Budget proposal from the White House includes more than $175B for affordable housing

Triggered by the pandemic, housing prices in cities and counties across the United States have skyrocketed. Between the fourth quarters of 2021 and 2022, house prices rose 8.4 percent, according to data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The latest budget proposal from the White House seeks to curb those rising costs and provide low-income residents with […]

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NLC, lawmakers call for railway regulation in wake of Ohio hazardous materials derailment

It’s been a little more than one month since the dramatic derailment in Ohio of a Norfolk Southern Railway train pulling 20 cars loaded with hazardous materials, which subsequently went up in toxic flames. Local lawmakers are calling for stricter government regulation. “With 140,000 miles of track in the U.S. crossing directly through many of […]

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Government can strike a calming balance between road safety and speed

We live in a time of extremes that impact nearly every aspect of our lives. Even driving has become a hotly debated topic. Spurred by the rising death toll resulting from speeding and distracted driving, safe driving advocates are demanding implementation of so-called Vision Zero measures designed to force drivers to slow down and create […]

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Four ways to protect resident data in the era of digital-first government

Bad actors and cyber extortionists are continually staging attacks on public sector properties, making enterprise-grade security essential for every local government website. From small villages to counties with millions of residents, hackers increasingly target public sector websites with cyber threats like malware, ransomware, trojans and viruses. Even a relatively minor breach or infection can lead […]

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Technology can help purchasing teams get more agile and reach diverse suppliers

Public procurement teams are enduring multiple changes, says Thierry Jaffry, chief growth officer at mdf commerce, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider in digital commerce technologies. One shift Jaffry has seen: “There is a lot of staff retirement across the board in procurement, and the positions aren’t getting backfilled, so people have to do more with less. […]

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Six essentials to achieve meaningful stakeholder management

A key tool in any municipal leader’s toolkit is stakeholder management—that is, the ability to cultivate trusting, productive relationships with residents, local businesses, local nonprofits, and others in the public sphere. Stakeholder management entails understanding people’s interests, and then effectively working alongside them as you implement new initiatives, whether they be a new library, freshly […]

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Why universities like Texas Tech are leveraging cooperative purchasing to implement catering programs

As a university or college administrator, you may not realize the benefits of adding a catering program to your labor retention strategy. By implementing a full catering service, you open the door to more jobs as well as more year-round jobs so your food staff can feel at ease knowing the summer months won’t mean […]

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It’s been two years since ARPA was signed into law and almost 70% of cities have committed their allotments

At the pandemic’s height two years ago, American cities and counties were facing an uncertain future. Nationally, reported daily cases had peaked at more than 1 million, and renewed lockdown orders threatened to stifle the economy as it was re-emerging from a year marked by the onset of COVID-19. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan […]

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Can artificial intelligence finally provide a fair and efficient appraisal process?

Assessors and appraisers from state and local governments often cite data analysis as a double-edged sword when it comes to their day-to-day work. They recognize the value of data analysis but also acknowledge how challenging it can be when the data they need isn’t readily available. Whether it is assessors focused on conducting property tax […]

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Commentary

With an historic investment in public spaces, Philadelphia’s Rebuild program is committed to equity in the process

News

Budget proposal from the White House includes more than $175B for affordable housing

News

NLC, lawmakers call for railway regulation in wake of Ohio hazardous materials derailment

Article

Government can strike a calming balance between road safety and speed

Article

Four ways to protect resident data in the era of digital-first government

Article

Technology can help purchasing teams get more agile and reach diverse suppliers

Article

Six essentials to achieve meaningful stakeholder management

Article

Why universities like Texas Tech are leveraging cooperative purchasing to implement catering programs

News

It’s been two years since ARPA was signed into law and almost 70% of cities have committed their allotments

Article

Can artificial intelligence finally provide a fair and efficient appraisal process?

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