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NLC report highlights workforce challenges, opportunities in next decade

Twenty years ago, it would have been difficult to envision today’s remote-centric workforce. Driven by the pandemic, office space moved from city towers to living rooms. If there’s one thing that’s clear in today’s constantly evolving labor landscape, it’s that the workforce will never be the same. A new report from the National League of […]

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With new school year, federal agencies warn of increased cyberattacks

As another school year begins, children are returning to classrooms, teachers are preparing for their busy season and public administrators are ramping up oversight of educational cyberdefenses. Over the last few years, educational institutions have become focal points for cybercriminals. In a joint statement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security […]

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Florida university, data analytics firm, team up to study coastal waterways

Data informs decisions across sectors and at all levels of government. It’s the backbone of emerging technologies and, in the push-back against climate change, it serves as a roadmap to help communities best direct their efforts, sometimes with limited resources. In this effort, a partnership between the University of Florida’s Center for Coastal Solutions and […]

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White House announces winners of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge

The White House has announced the 21 winners of the $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge. Funded by President Biden’s America Rescue Plan and administered by the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), the challenge provides winners with funding between $25 million and $65 million to rebuild regional economies. “Since day one, President […]

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How local governments can reinforce trust and quality after two years of turbulence

For decades, local governments have been regarded as a trustworthy steward of constituent needs. However, we know this trust is in decline–even prior to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. A Deloitte survey in November 2020 found that only 26 percent of respondents rated their local governments as trustworthy (with trust being calculated as […]

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Grid operators in western states brace for another prolonged heat wave

In the middle of an exceptionally hot summer, western grid operators are bracing for another potentially record breaking heat wave that could be the season’s most punishing yet. “In what’s likely to be the most extensive heat wave in the West so far this year, temperatures in Northern California are expected to be 10-20 degrees […]

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Yes, local governments need to consider several issues when buying technology

When they acquire systems and software, cities and counties need to concentrate on what’s important, says Sanford “Sandy” Taylor, Fremont Calif.’s director of information technology. He cites the following key considerations that jurisdictions need to keep in mind when they buy technology: Identify functional and technical needs for the technology. This part of the procurement […]

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From emergency response to strategic planning: A Kilauea case study

When volcanoes erupt, the force of explosions and lava dramatically change the landscape, impacting the geography and the lives of those who live and work nearby. This is especially true on the southern tip of Hawaii, which is home to the world’s most active volcano, Kilauea. Responding to Kilauea’s 2018 eruptions, federal, state and local […]

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How to ensure organization and safety during the peak of hurricane season

Right now, government and public safety officials across the coastal regions of the nation are bracing for the most dangerous time of year: the heart of hurricane season. Although the annual season officially starts in June and runs through November, the frequency of these natural disasters typically reaches its annual peak in September. Despite what […]

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On the road again: How cities can solve the truck-parking conundrum

American cities have a love-hate relationship with 18-wheelers. On one hand, trucks carry more than 70 percent of freight in the United States. It’s fair to say that everything from retail to restaurants would grind to a halt without them. On the other hand, they create significant problems for municipalities when it comes to traffic, […]

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News

NLC report highlights workforce challenges, opportunities in next decade

News

With new school year, federal agencies warn of increased cyberattacks

News

Florida university, data analytics firm, team up to study coastal waterways

News

White House announces winners of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge

Article

How local governments can reinforce trust and quality after two years of turbulence

News

Grid operators in western states brace for another prolonged heat wave

Article

Yes, local governments need to consider several issues when buying technology

Article

From emergency response to strategic planning: A Kilauea case study

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How to ensure organization and safety during the peak of hurricane season

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On the road again: How cities can solve the truck-parking conundrum

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

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