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The 21 neediest American cities in 2021

Every city has its share of economic issues, but economic disadvantages affects some cities more...

Report: Many governments facing revenue shortfalls due to COVID-19

A new survey of local governments reveals that 68 percent of responding governments see...

How 2020 accelerated government reliance on new sources of economic data analytics

The ability to rapidly assess and integrate aggregated, de-identified, user-permissioned data...

Minneapolis

The Wilensky Salvage Yard in Minneapolis had been used for auto parts salvage and disposal for 50 years. Although city officials were aware of significant

Chicago gets a little bovine intervention

Chicago residents have welcomed 300 “udderly” surprising additions to the downtown area with the “Cows on Parade” public art exhibition. It may seem odd,

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Saving money on energy costs

The way energy is bought, sold and delivered in the United States is changing dramatically. And as it changes, state governments are emerging as the new

Minneapolis tests prototype mulching mower

In 1990, when the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation department was offered the opportunity to test a prototype mulching mower by Toro, District Maintenance

AWWARF announces research projects

The American Water Works Research Foundation Board of Trustees has selected 53 projects worth $9.1 million for 1997 funding. The board approved $6.6 million

Entitlements test legislative resolve

Dependence on entitlement programs is dragging down federal, state and local budgets and could result in irreparable harm if left unchecked.But reforming

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Economy

Highlights

The 21 neediest American cities in 2021

Report: Many governments facing revenue shortfalls due to COVID-19

How 2020 accelerated government reliance on new sources of economic data analytics

Minneapolis

Chicago gets a little bovine intervention

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Saving money on energy costs

Minneapolis tests prototype mulching mower

AWWARF announces research projects

Entitlements test legislative resolve

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How a unified HR system helps one public safety organization manage crews, payroll, and more in a single platform

Your Roadmap to COVID-19 Funding

The One Where Everyone Wins: A Mutually Beneficial Contracting Method

Events

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

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

Young Leaders Episode 2 – Christian Williams – Development Services Planner, Goodyear, Ariz.

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