Economy

Highlights

5 ways to increase construction contract opportunities for small businesses

As city and county government agency leaders know, there is tremendous power in the procurement...

How simplifying the permit process empowers local governments and improves local communities

Building permits have a bad reputation for being confusing and time-consuming, and often, that...

The top 10 most sustainable midsized cities

Climate change is something that is affecting cities of all sizes across the country, leading...

Commentary

City governing: A guide to approaching economic growth like a business

As we shift to a post-pandemic world, city leadership is more crucial than ever. Residents and businesses alike depend on their local governance to implement practices that support growth and strengthen the community. Approaching leadership from a business perspective yields more business expansion, retention and synergy within a community—all of which are critical components to […]

Commentary

Four strategies every municipal leader should consider as local economies rebound

As vaccination rates rise and the pandemic becomes more manageable, mayors, city administrators and other municipal leaders have their work cut out for them. In the months ahead, local leaders must shift some of their attention from public health to economics—that is, rebuilding Main Street after a year and a half of shutdowns, closures, layoffs […]

Commentary

Can this new technology make planting trees an affordable way for cities to clean-up contaminated sites?

Cleaning up contaminated sites can get messy for municipalities. Local governments are constantly struggling with industrial contamination sites and how to appropriately—and affordably—clean up the land. Even when these pollutants fall on private land, the public agencies with oversight still bear the negative effects as that contaminated land could stymie future development for years. These […]

Commentary

Building back better starts by addressing the systems that move us

With the new presidential administration, many lofty goals to reshape American cities are seeing the light of day. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is already prioritizing plans that reimagine America’s urban landscape and address the inequities built into the national transportation system as part of President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan. Yet, while work must continue […]

Commentary

Why state and local governments need to future-proof their sales tax processes with technology

Just over a year ago, state and local governments were forced to address the public health crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic. While combating the virus has been the top priority, the pandemic also had other effects on governments outside of public health strains, including the stress of relying on paper-based processes. Across the United […]

Commentary

Prioritizing rapid restore leads to stronger ransomware attack recovery

Citizens across the country are feeling the effects that a ransomware attack can have on society. Between the Colonial Pipeline attack that caused gas shortages on the East Coast, the D.C. Metro Police Department attack that released personal information of employees, and the Oldsmar Water Hack that could have devastated Florida drinking water, many now […]

Commentary

Rethinking the ways cities can invest in vital neighborhoods

COVID and the subsequent lockdown have disrupted our daily lives and how we operate as urban dwellers. Collectively and individually, we have become more aware of the assets and resources available within our communities, as well as the areas within our cities that are lacking access to basic amenities. As we emerge from the pandemic, […]

Commentary

How to innovate and invest on a budget in state and local IT services

State and local governments are continually adapting. Citizens’ needs are changing, remote work plans are evolving and state and local governments are looking for solutions that deliver for citizens while keeping operations running smoothly. States and local governments must keep their budgets top-of-mind without sacrificing service delivery. They are looking for solutions that provide the […]

News

Treasury Department launches Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to deliver $350 billion in funding

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to provide $350 billion in emergency funding for state, local, territorial and Tribal governments. The Treasury Department also released details on the ways funds can be used […]

Commentary

The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisis

Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers releases a report card on America’s infrastructure. The group analyzes 18 infrastructure elements from transit and roadways to energy and broadband. This year, America’s infrastructure scored a C-. Let’s reflect on that: C- is a near-failing grade. While it is a slight improvement from where we’ve […]

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Economy

Highlights

5 ways to increase construction contract opportunities for small businesses

How simplifying the permit process empowers local governments and improves local communities

The top 10 most sustainable midsized cities

Commentary

City governing: A guide to approaching economic growth like a business

Commentary

Four strategies every municipal leader should consider as local economies rebound

Commentary

Can this new technology make planting trees an affordable way for cities to clean-up contaminated sites?

Commentary

Building back better starts by addressing the systems that move us

Commentary

Why state and local governments need to future-proof their sales tax processes with technology

Commentary

Prioritizing rapid restore leads to stronger ransomware attack recovery

Commentary

Rethinking the ways cities can invest in vital neighborhoods

Commentary

How to innovate and invest on a budget in state and local IT services

News

Treasury Department launches Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to deliver $350 billion in funding

Commentary

The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisis

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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

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