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Mayors pledge to defend municipal workers’ rights in wake of Janus decision

The Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME against public sector labor unions has prompted mayors across the country to pledge support of municipal workers’ rights amid polarizing reactions.

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Higher wages for elected officials attract new talent, create tension

Several communities are increasing the pay for their elected officials, citing concerns of being able to attract the right talent for the positions. However, some of these increases are also creating tension, as wages in the private sector are largely stagnant.

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Filling the gap as retirees head for the exits

Cooperative contracts and new technology may help pick up the slack for governments as workers continue to retire.

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Babcock Ranch offers glimpse of how municipal sustainability, technology might look in future

The first entirely solar-powered American city has arrived, and it’s located in Florida.

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NLC report: Majority of municipal leaders consider economic development and infrastructure key issues this year

A recent report from the National League of Cities (NLC) shows that economic development, infrastructure and budgets weigh heavily on the minds of many city leaders across the country.

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Wyoming committee considers letting local governments create voter-approved taxes

Wyoming municipalities could soon get far more funding options than they currently have.

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Lawsuit: Albuquerque government pays women less than men

Last week, four Albuquerque, N.M., city employees filed a class-action lawsuit that accuses the city of paying female workers less than male workers.

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Illinois-wide pension law, pension debts cripple municipalities’ finances

Long-growing state-wide pension funding shortfalls combined with a new state law that withholds funding from local governments that can’t pay for their pensions has led to a multi-faceted monetary crisis among municipalities throughout Illinois.

Public buyers adapting to accelerated government spending

Public purchasers must closely scrutinize cooperative procurement opportunities.

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Why AARP is investing in local communities

The 2018 AARP Community Challenge Grant Program is funding “quick-action” projects. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 16.

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Mayors pledge to defend municipal workers’ rights in wake of Janus decision

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Higher wages for elected officials attract new talent, create tension

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Filling the gap as retirees head for the exits

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Babcock Ranch offers glimpse of how municipal sustainability, technology might look in future

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NLC report: Majority of municipal leaders consider economic development and infrastructure key issues this year

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Wyoming committee considers letting local governments create voter-approved taxes

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Lawsuit: Albuquerque government pays women less than men

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Illinois-wide pension law, pension debts cripple municipalities’ finances

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Public buyers adapting to accelerated government spending

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Why AARP is investing in local communities

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