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Proposed update to Community Reinvestment Act could support neighborhood recovery

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is a U.S. federal law designed to encourage commercial banks and savings associations to help meet the needs of borrowers in all segments of their communities, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Congress passed the Act in 1977 to reduce discriminatory credit practices against low-income neighborhoods, a practice known as redlining. […]

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Police adopt license plate readers at an accelerating pace

Without a doubt, more law enforcement agencies are acquiring automated license plate reader cameras and technology (ALPR). Study producer Transparency Market Research (TMR) expects the global ALPR market to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 9 percent during the forecast period, 2020 to 2030. Much of the growth is linked to a rise […]

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Key considerations for local governments seeking compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that one-in-four adults in the Unites States are living with disability, and that number may still rise as our largest generation, the Baby Boomers, continue to age. Though the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is more than 30 years old, continuing to inventory and address the accessibility of […]

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Public has fair level of confidence in public safety during weather and natural disasters, survey finds

Severe storms have been growing in strength due to climate change. Massive heat waves are currently hitting regions across the United States, while wildfire season is well underway. So is hurricane season. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NOAA), as of July 11 there have been nine weather/climate disaster events in the U.S. this […]

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Making school zones safer for students and pedestrians

For the past decade, pedestrian fatalities and injuries due to speed-related vehicle accidents have been on the rise. Sadly, an alarming number of those injuries have occurred in school zones. According to the Transportation Research Board, 25,000 children are injured annually and more than 100 killed on average while walking to or from school, all […]

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Telecommunication software connects legacy infrastructure to modern dispatch centers

In the last few months, news of mass shootings has frequently dominated the headlines. It’s an increasingly concerning issue that must be confronted by public agencies in a number of ways, among them, by making it easier for those in trouble to connect with public safety organizations—and by giving dispatchers more information and tools at […]

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Local Infrastructure Hub launches, announces first wave of programming

The Local Infrastructure Hub, a portal created by a joint venture between a group of philanthropic organizations in collaboration with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National League of Cities (NLC) and Results for America, has rolled out an in-depth online resource center, a national grant opportunity finder, and a calendar of virtual convenings with […]

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Cities lay the groundwork for an adequate EV charging infrastructure

Work continues on building out the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. On June 9, the Biden Administration proposed new standards for a national EV charging network. The administration’s goal is to build out a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle chargers along America’s highways and in communities. It is a key piece of the […]

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22 mayors kick off Bloomberg Philanthropies’ City Data Alliance program

City leaders have become more sophisticated in their use of data in decision making, improving services and supporting residents, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, mayors from 22 cities across North, Central and South America, including 12 U.S. mayors, are meeting this week in Baltimore to kick off their participation in the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ City […]

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First the great pivot and now the great wait–Time to revisit state and local cyber governance

First, we adjusted to the great pivot. In March 2020 as if by magic, hundreds of thousands of local governments pivoted to remote work in less than a week. And with remote work came added cyber risks, but we are still awaiting a massive funding initiative aimed at helping local governments bolster their cyber defenses. […]

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Commentary

Proposed update to Community Reinvestment Act could support neighborhood recovery

Article

Police adopt license plate readers at an accelerating pace

Article

Key considerations for local governments seeking compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

News

Public has fair level of confidence in public safety during weather and natural disasters, survey finds

Article

Making school zones safer for students and pedestrians

News

Telecommunication software connects legacy infrastructure to modern dispatch centers

News

Local Infrastructure Hub launches, announces first wave of programming

Article

Cities lay the groundwork for an adequate EV charging infrastructure

News

22 mayors kick off Bloomberg Philanthropies’ City Data Alliance program

Article

First the great pivot and now the great wait–Time to revisit state and local cyber governance

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