Utah county to vote on potential change of government

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Utah county to vote on potential change of government

San Juan County, Utah, voters will be presented with just one ballot question during the special election on Nov. 5. The ballot will ask voters if a commission should be appointed to study potentially changing San Juan County’s form of government, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. Utah law requires such a vote as the first […]

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Local and state governments increasingly recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day over more traditional Columbus Day

States and local governments are increasingly foregoing traditional Columbus Day celebrations, instead recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day to honor the cultures and histories of Native Americans. Twelve states in total celebrated the new holiday on Monday, Oct. 14, with Wisconsin being the latest to join the growing list, according to CBS News. A significant number of […]

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Two Texas courts share a paperless path forward

Paper storage nightmares are not uncommon among courts across the country. As court staff create, copy and shuttle documents, full drawers become full cabinets, which become full rooms. Significant time, money are spent solving storage issues – not to mention the headaches caused by inefficient organizational systems. Two Texas counties, some 200 miles apart, not […]

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Recruitment and retention remain high-priority initiatives for state and local government

Unemployment rates are hovering around all-time lows and job growth has been far from stagnant. The economy is doing well and most Americans are gainfully employed. That sounds great, unless of course you’re a local government trying to recruit talented employees while facing budgetary constraints. Recruiting has never been easy for state and local governments, […]

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Best practices for state and local governments to improve natural disaster preparedness

According to National Geographic, more than 670 U.S. communities will face repeated flooding by the end of this century. Natural disasters continue to affect citizens across the United States, which is why it’s vital for city and state governments to prepare accordingly. Implementing the right technology and procedures can have an immediate impact on the […]

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The 10 least green cities in the U.S.

What places come to mind when you think of the most environmentally-minded cities in the U.S.? If your answer is something along the lines of, “probably a few places in California,” you’d be correct — 7 of the 10 greenest U.S. cities are in the Golden State, based on a recent analysis by financial news […]

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The private sector is key to combating climate change

Cities across America are confronting the reality that climate change is a formidable challenge requiring bold solutions and, in many cases, new sources of funding. A 2018 report by Bloomberg Philanthropies found that 46 percent of U.S. mayors believe addressing climate change is “very important” to the future of their communities. The same survey reported […]

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Atlantic City mayor resigns after admitting he stole from youth basketball team

Frank Gilliam Jr. resigned from his post as Atlantic City, N.J.’s mayor after pleading guilty in federal court to stealing a significant amount of money from the youth basketball team he co-founded. Gilliam pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in U.S. District Court, according to The Press of Atlantic City. The charge carries […]

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Texas governor threatens state intervention to solving Austin’s homelessness issue

If the Austin, Texas, government cannot adequately address its rampant homelessness issue before Nov. 1, Texas Governor Greg Abbott will marshal state resources to address it. Abbott sent Austin Mayor Steve Adler a letter on Oct. 2, outlining the ultimatum. Abbott cited the accumulation of used needles and feces, growing encampments beside roads threatening traffic […]

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Recruitment and retention remain high-priority initiatives for state and local governments

Unemployment rates are hovering around all-time lows and job growth has been far from stagnant. The economy is doing well and most Americans are gainfully employed. That sounds great, unless of course you’re a local government trying to recruit talented employees while facing budgetary constraints. Recruiting has never been easy for state and local governments, […]

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Utah county to vote on potential change of government

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Local and state governments increasingly recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day over more traditional Columbus Day

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Two Texas courts share a paperless path forward

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Recruitment and retention remain high-priority initiatives for state and local government

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Best practices for state and local governments to improve natural disaster preparedness

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The 10 least green cities in the U.S.

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The private sector is key to combating climate change

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Atlantic City mayor resigns after admitting he stole from youth basketball team

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Texas governor threatens state intervention to solving Austin’s homelessness issue

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Recruitment and retention remain high-priority initiatives for state and local governments

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