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Let American City & County know how prepared your community is for weather emergencies and natural disasters

No community is immune to severe weather and being informed and prepared can help minimize damage and save lives. Today, storms are getting stronger and more frequent, while some areas of the country face months of drought and heat. Be it a hurricane, wildfire, blizzard or flooding, how prepared is your community for the next […]

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Local governments stay vigilant to cyber threats when acquiring technology

Technology in cities and counties may be vulnerable to hackers and malicious actors. That’s why local government administrators need to stay on guard, says Jason W. Mitchell, who is director of Baltimore’s Department of Public Works. “Hackers are trying to steal data from government agencies, which have highly valuable and confidential information.” He adds that […]

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Tech companies partner with Texas city to bring connectivity to five underserved communities

A few years ago, the issue of equity in broadband access and connectivity was suddenly thrust to the forefront of public discourse when news of schoolchildren logging into remote classrooms from library parking lots and the local McDonald’s broke headlines. Since then, public and private organizations across the country have been working hard to make […]

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Staying safe in a hotter world

It may be the hottest summer many can remember, but because of global warming, it could be among the coolest we will see this century. Record-breaking heat waves began earlier than ever this summer, and the conditions that cause them will only get worse. Right now, about 900,000 Americans live in places that experience 30 […]

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A case for broadening remote work in the public sector

The world of work is undergoing dynamic change, in at least three major ways: First, according to Gallup, Gen Z and Millennial workers in 2021 comprised almost half the U.S. workforce. The “Silver Tsunami”—the retirement in large numbers of Boomer workers—is real, and Gen Z continues to fill the gaps left behind. Secondly, numerous articles […]

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Funding fiber broadband: The path to growing communities

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) presents communities with the ability to build broadband infrastructure that has been shown to deliver substantial and long-lasting economic benefits by creating jobs and attracting businesses as well as improving the quality of life for the people who live there. Local leaders need to be proactive and engaged […]

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Biden: Inflation Reduction Act represents ‘one of the most significant laws in our history’

Don’t be deceived by its name: the Inflation Reduction Act represents the most significant act combating climate change Congress has ever passed. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden signed the measure into law—injecting $370 billion into sustainability and energy initiatives over 10 years with the stroke of a pen. “This bill is the biggest step forward […]

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CRM beyond sales: How government CRM can improve citizen engagement and satisfaction

Private companies know the value of customer relationship management and CRM workflows. For anyone new to CRM, it is a technology that helps companies manage relationships with current and potential customers. CRM systems help companies manage customer relationships throughout the entire customer life cycle, including sales, ecommerce, marketing and more. CRMs help organizations focus on […]

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Taking on the heat with tech: Cities create chief heat officers

Usually, my writing has focused on all things tech leadership in local government. And if the term “heat” was ever mentioned, it was directed towards either IT or the CIO. Given all the weather tragedies across the globe it is time we simply stop just talking about it and start doing something about it. This […]

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Amid digitization of public infrastructure, cybersecurity is increasingly a challenge

The digitization of public infrastructure is a double-edged sword: While technology can streamline workflows and make systems run more efficiently, it’s also vulnerable to digital threats. “The integration of new technologies into the public transit industry has resulted in improved service offerings to customers. But while these new services provide important information and conveniences to […]

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News

Let American City & County know how prepared your community is for weather emergencies and natural disasters

Article

Local governments stay vigilant to cyber threats when acquiring technology

News

Tech companies partner with Texas city to bring connectivity to five underserved communities

Article

Staying safe in a hotter world

Article

A case for broadening remote work in the public sector

Article

Funding fiber broadband: The path to growing communities

News

Biden: Inflation Reduction Act represents ‘one of the most significant laws in our history’

Article

CRM beyond sales: How government CRM can improve citizen engagement and satisfaction

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Taking on the heat with tech: Cities create chief heat officers

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Amid digitization of public infrastructure, cybersecurity is increasingly a challenge

WHITE PAPERS

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Mechanize the Mop White Paper

3 Ways to Reduce Time-to-Hire in the Public Sector

Webinars

Overcoming Challenges & Creating Opportunities in Government Grant Management

How to Successfully Implement LED Streetlights in Your Hometown with Federal Funds

Grant Preparedness: Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Your Success

Podcast

Podcast: Disaster Management Symposium preview

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

Young Leaders Episode 3 – Shannon Hardin – City Council President, Columbus, Ohio

GALLERIES

Gallery: Street pavement artist Jim Bachor creatively fills city potholes

Study ranks the 15 most walkable U.S. cities for tourists

Gallery: The 10 most connected U.S. cities for internet