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Gallery: 10 American cities that have seen substantial population growth in the last five years

The pandemic’s onset triggered an unprecedented shift in domestic migration trends, with many Americans trading in the conveniences of urban centers for more space in rural and suburban neighborhoods. It’s a trend that’s driving population change in some communities, based on the findings of a recent analysis from the financial technology company SmartAsset.  “The population […]
local government

Local governments are likely to find the next generation of their workforces at community colleges

There are several steps cities and counties can take to replenish their staffs as team players retire, says Dr. Sydney Heimbrock, chief industry advisor for government at Qualtrics, an American experience management company and software producer. Its software gives organizations, including governments, the tools to ask the right questions, listen to what people need, and […]

NLC’s City Fiscal Conditions report: City budgets are stable in the short term, admins uncertain about future

It’s been years since stay-at-home orders and mask mandates broke the headlines, and cities have more or less recovered from the effects of the pandemic. Most administrators now project a positive short-term fiscal outlook, according to the National League of Cities’ (NLC) annual 2023 City Fiscal Conditions report. The report, which was published earlier this […]
infrastructure

Governments installing digital safeguards that shield infrastructure from cyber criminals

Cities and counties will incorporate multiple public improvements in their infrastructure projects, says Avi Schwartz, a principal at Deloitte who leads the firm’s Government and Public Services (GPS) Infrastructure and Capital Projects activities. Deloitte is a global management consultancy that provides technology, strategy and operations and human capital consulting for many industries, including the public […]

Department of Energy announces $1.3B to increase electrical grid transmission capacity

To reach a carbon-free economy by 2050, the nation’s energy grid transmission capacity needs to be expanded—and quickly, as advancements like electric vehicles become more popular and technology like electric vehicles advances, according to a new study published Monday by the Department of Energy. Supporting these goals, the energy department simultaneously announced a commitment of […]
awards

Deadline extended for nominations for 2023 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards

The deadline for nominations for the 2023 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards has been extended to November 2. Since 2004, the Crown Communities awards have recognized government projects with long-term implications for a city/county/municipality and its constituents. Nominees can cover the gamut of government projects from water supply to […]
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