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Indianapolis fights to eliminate abandoned homes
Jan. 1, 2012
The city has been on a mission to force property owners to keep homes up to code, and if they refuse, to raze abandoned buildings.
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Health reform: Keeping track state by state

An online database shows what state legislatures are doing on the national Affordable Care Act....More
Feb. 1, 2012
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By M. Scott Sotebeer — Eliminate bureaucracy and save millions through shared services....More
Feb. 1, 2012
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Atlanta puts building code enforcement under police department

Atlanta is toughening its building codes enforcement – with the emphasis on enforcement....More
Feb. 1, 2012
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Commuter tales: New babies, drunk drivers

It’s all in a day’s work for transit officials...More
Jan. 31, 2012
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New DUI law snares Oklahoma City councilman

Automatic felony charge for second incident is among several new Oklahoma measures to toughen DUI punishments...More
Jan. 30, 2012
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Report: Aging water systems need new funding, better pricing

Local water officials must develop private funding and flexible pricing structures that distinguish between different water uses....More
Jan. 27, 2012
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Atlanta development authority takes new focus on job creation (with related video)

Renamed Invest Atlanta, the agency is tackling the city’s high unemployment...More
Dec. 1, 2012
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America's Crown Communities 2011

The six winners of American City & County's annual awards for excellence in local government show ingenuity in tough economic times....More
Jan. 26, 2012
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Report: Best and worst states for business taxes

States with fewer, simpler taxes win out, Tax Foundation report says...More
Jan. 26, 2012
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Mayors take the challenge to save water

A national contest has mayors vying for bragging rights as the most 'water wise' city...More
Jan. 26, 2012
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American City & County launches redesigned website

Features include multimedia and blogs, compatibility with mobile devices...More
Jan. 25, 2012
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Irving, Texas, saved millions as a result of Lean Six Sigma

The program uncovered inefficiencies in operations and improved teamwork, city manager says....More
Jan. 24, 2012
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Trimming the fat — or not — with Lean Six Sigma

Some governments report savings from the program, others question the results...More
Jan. 24, 2012
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New California laws protect LGBT residents

Anti-discrimination laws for schools and government contracts take effect in 2012...More
Jan. 24, 2012
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Local governments continue to put roofs over pro sports teams' heads

With the economic benefits of sports facilities up for debate, cities, counties and states are still helping teams build them....More
Dec. 13, 2011
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Top 100 Officials: Mayors

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Jan. 20, 2012
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Report: Budget cuts put public health at risk

Reduced funding for health departments have weakened emergency preparedness, report says...More
Jan. 20, 2012
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Economic report shows long road to recovery for cities

Mayors call for federal investment in infrastructure and other programs...More
Jan. 17, 2012
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Editor's Viewpoint: Recovery trickles up from local government

We need to prepare for the next several years by assessing our cities' and counties' economic viability because that affects the states as well as the country....More
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