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Purification technology can help local governments improve air quality and shrink carbon footprint

No question, cities and counties continue to seek good air purification and environmental solutions, says Tony Abate, vice president and chief technology officer at AtmosAir Solutions, a Fairfield, Conn.-based indoor purification company. “The pandemic showed us how pathogens are spread through airspaces, and that has raised concern since health affects local economies as well as […]

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Local government telecommunications policy checklist for 2023

In recent years, local governments have faced the twin challenges of addressing the broadband needs of families, businesses and schools—made urgent by the COVID-19 pandemic—while simultaneously defending their regulatory authority and property rights against federal actions that prioritize nationwide infrastructure deployment over local control of land use and local public property. At the same time, […]

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Modernizing 911: Three simple steps for a faster emergency response

When people experience an emergency or life-threatening situation, they dial 911 with the expectation that help will quickly be on the way. However, due to emergency center staffing shortages, large call volumes and other factors, 911 response times have increased in recent years. In some cities, it can even take hours for help to arrive. […]

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12 American cities losing out on the remote work trend

Triggered by the pandemic, the remote work trend has taken off in recent years. As of last month, 13% of all American employees were fully remote, and 28% worked in some sort of hybrid arrangement, with the rest working fully on site. The full economic implications of this workplace evolution have yet to be realized. […]

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4 reasons to maintain natural water systems

It has never been more important to understand the significance of preserving natural water systems, which are essential for sustaining the environment, providing economic benefits and defending nature. Here are four key reasons why we should take action to protect and preserve natural water systems. Protecting nature Preserving natural water systems is essential for protecting […]

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Generative AI expands the race for search and meaning—Implications for society and government

When it comes to generative artificial intelligence (AI) the public is ready—but is the technology? Early this month Google’s parent company Alphabet lost $1 billion in market value in one day when their highly promoted rollout of its new Bard AI search engine ad showing a factual error. Clearly investors were spooked by any such […]

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Cities and counties: Be methodical as you map out your green initiatives and policies

When they implement sustainable procurement, local government officials need to create a step-by-step approach with clear targets, priorities and timeframes, says Delfina Curi, sustainable procurement officer at ICLEI Europe, part of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, a global network of local cities, counties and other regional or public agencies devoted to solving the world’s […]

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Are short-term rental hosts ready for a technologically powered compliance crackdown in 2023?

Technological development has been rippling through the short-term rental (STR) space in recent years, with hosts embracing new developments to help monitor noise, check occupancy and otherwise streamline operations—but they’re not the only ones looking at new tech. A tidal wave of change is coming soon for non-compliant hosts, and they’d do well to prepare […]

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Achieving higher ROI and public trust through transparency: A winning strategy for local governments

Public trust in local government is eroding. According to data from Polco, in 2022 less than 50 percent of residents surveyed had confidence in their local government. This is part of a larger and worrying trend. The same data shows that overall confidence in local government fell from 56 percent in 2020 to 48 percent […]

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Your multi-line phone system and federal rules about 911 calls: What you need to know

When someone’s heart is pounding in an emergency, hopefully that person can remember to dial 911. With today’s Enhanced 911 (E911) technology, often merely placing the call means emergency responders can identify where the caller is located, enabling help to arrive on-site with little additional information from the caller. This can be a life-saving tool. […]

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Purification technology can help local governments improve air quality and shrink carbon footprint

Article

Local government telecommunications policy checklist for 2023

Article

Modernizing 911: Three simple steps for a faster emergency response

Gallery

12 American cities losing out on the remote work trend

Commentary

4 reasons to maintain natural water systems

Article

Generative AI expands the race for search and meaning—Implications for society and government

Article

Cities and counties: Be methodical as you map out your green initiatives and policies

Article

Are short-term rental hosts ready for a technologically powered compliance crackdown in 2023?

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Achieving higher ROI and public trust through transparency: A winning strategy for local governments

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Your multi-line phone system and federal rules about 911 calls: What you need to know

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