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Report: Local and state governments are facing a retention crisis; the worst could be yet to come

When the pandemic struck in 2020, public retention was hit hard: jobs in local government...

Infrastructure highlighted by city leaders as top priority in analysis of 60 mayoral addresses

After two years of ping-pong lockdown orders, mask mandates, unprecedented vaccine drives and...

Ten of America’s best metropolitan travel destinations for retirees

For those looking to enjoy hard-earned wanderlust in their golden years, some metropolitan...

Scoring big with special events

What makes a special event successful? With input from regional directors of the Ashburn, Va.-based National Recreation and Park Association, American

ICMA presidential profile: Small town standout

Decatur, Ga., is a rarity in the era of urban sprawl. Situated in the heart of Metropolitan Atlanta, the city of 20,000 residents has retained its small-town

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Ordinances help city collect debts

In its search for extra funds during tight budget times, Evanston, Ill., looked to an unusual source for extra revenue: its debtors. The city passed two

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/Agencies partner for brownfield cleanup, jobs

The Los Angeles County Community Development Commission (CDC) recently partnered with Santa Fe Springs, Calif., and locally based Golden Springs Development

Navigating the HIPAA maze

Most people take for granted the confidentiality of their medical records. Although physicians, pharmacies and insurance companies regularly exchange

New regulations for Section 457 plans

In May, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations on Section 457 deferred compensation plans, which allow local government employees

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Selecting a pension plan custodian

Choosing a custodian for an employee pension plan is a key task for local governments. City and county pension plan administrators should understand the

Rx for prescription drug benefits

The rising cost of prescription medication presents a challenge to local governments with self-funded employee health care plans. While cities and counties

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Taking a refreshing look at funding

Like all U.S. cities, Long Beach, Calif., is facing a tight economy that forces the city to stretch available funds. While traditional revenue sources

High times for Joey Preston

Three years ago, Freedom Weekend Aloft the largest hot air balloon festival east of the Mississippi River moved from Greenville County, S.C., to neighboring

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Report: Local and state governments are facing a retention crisis; the worst could be yet to come

Infrastructure highlighted by city leaders as top priority in analysis of 60 mayoral addresses

Ten of America’s best metropolitan travel destinations for retirees

Scoring big with special events

ICMA presidential profile: Small town standout

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Ordinances help city collect debts

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/Agencies partner for brownfield cleanup, jobs

Navigating the HIPAA maze

New regulations for Section 457 plans

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Selecting a pension plan custodian

Rx for prescription drug benefits

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Taking a refreshing look at funding

High times for Joey Preston

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