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Government Law
Baltimore sues Trump administration over purge of DEI programsBaltimore sues Trump administration over DEI program purge

Baltimore, along with several other organizations, says President Trump overstepped his authority in his executive orders to slash DEI initiatives and threaten federal funding approved by Congress.

byRyan Kushner, Editor
Feb 18, 2025
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Sustainability
U.S. Green Building Council reveals top 10 states for green building in 2024Top 10 states for LEED-certified green building in 2024
byRyan Kushner
Feb 10, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI unveils AI service designed for U.S. government agenciesOpenAI's ChatGPT Gov was designed for U.S. government agencies
byRyan Kushner
Feb 3, 2025
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Government Technology
Securing state and local elections: The critical role of data protectionSecuring state and local elections: The critical role of data protection
byJim Coyle
Jan 29, 2025
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Economy & Finance
A record number of people experienced homelessness in 2024. These 10 cities had the highest ratesThese 10 cities had the highest rates of homelessness in 2024
byRyan Kushner
Jan 27, 2025
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Public Administration & Governance
AC&C announces the winners of the Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant awards for 2024AC&C announces the winners of the Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant awards for 2024
byMichelle M. Havich
Jan 22, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence
Carahsoft, Dynamo AI partner to offer generative AI solutions to public sector
Carahsoft, Dynamo AI to offer generative AI solutions to public sector
Jan 17, 2025
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byRyan Kushner, Editor
Government Technology
Maximizing ground transportation efficiencies with location intelligence
Maximizing ground transportation efficiencies with location intelligence
Jan 10, 2025
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bySteven Santovasi, Director of Product
Recruitment & Retention
Public pension funding remains “fragile” but showed improvement in 2024
Public pension funding showed improvement in 2024
Jan 8, 2025
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3 Min Read
byRyan Kushner, Editor
Public Administration & Governance
Top 10 most popular American City & County articles of 2024
Top 10 most popular American City & County articles of 2024
Dec 30, 2024
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byRyan Kushner, Editor
Artificial Intelligence
A year in AI: See the top AC&C articles on artificial intelligence in 2024
The top AC&C articles on artificial intelligence in 2024
Dec 20, 2024
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byRyan Kushner, Editor
Economy & Finance
Minimum wage is set to increase in a record number of jurisdictions in 2025
Minimum wage to increase in a record number of jurisdictions in 2025
Dec 18, 2024
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byRyan Kushner, Editor
mass transit in Portland, Oregon
Public Works & Utilities
Cities can take a new look at underfunded mass transit projects
Cities can take a new look at underfunded mass transit projects
Dec 11, 2024
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6 Min Read
byWes Guckert, PTP, President and CEO, The Traffic Group
Public Safety
As wildfire threats grow, new funding is helping local governments convert trucks into wildland fire engines
New funding is helping local governments convert trucks into wildland fire engines
Dec 6, 2024
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byRyan Kushner, Editor
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Workforce
Note from the Editorial Team
Note from the Editorial Team
Dec 3, 2024
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Workforce
A variety of funding sources can help the public sector develop its tech workforce
A variety of funding sources can help the public sector develop its tech workforce
Nov 27, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMichael Keating
Artificial Intelligence
Are local governments prepared for AI? 38% of IT leaders say not at all
Are local governments prepared for AI? 38% of IT leaders say not at all
Nov 26, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRyan Kushner, Editor
crown communities
Public Administration & Governance
Reminder: Nominations are open for 2024 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant awards
Reminder: Nominations are open for 2024 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant awards
Nov 25, 2024
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byMichelle M. Havich, Editor
Economy & Finance
These 10 cities have the highest share of million-dollar homes
10 cities with the highest share of million-dollar homes
Nov 25, 2024
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digital IDs
Government Technology
As digital IDs proliferate, states must consider security implications
As digital IDs proliferate, states must consider security implications
Nov 21, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJim Coyle
sustainability
Sustainability
In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis
In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis
Nov 19, 2024
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4 Min Read
byMichael Keating
data
Public Safety
Harnessing data for safer communities
Harnessing data for safer communities
Nov 18, 2024
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6 Min Read
byTaw North, Principal | Regional Director
Government Technology
'Building a technology-friendly environment': Detroit to accept cryptocurrency payments in 2025
Detroit to accept cryptocurrency payments in 2025
Nov 8, 2024
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byRyan Kushner, Editor
Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments
Government Technology
Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments
Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments
Nov 6, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMichael Keating
Local governments are less impacted by polarization, survey finds
Public Administration & Governance
Local governments are less impacted by polarization, survey finds
Local governments are less impacted by polarization, survey finds
Nov 4, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRyan Kushner, Editor
2024 elections meet social media – How local governments can stay ahead
Public Administration & Governance
2024 elections meet social media – How local governments can stay ahead
2024 elections meet social media – How local governments can stay ahead
Nov 1, 2024
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4 Min Read
byEric Grant
A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision
Sponsored Content
A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision
A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision
Nov 1, 2024
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5 Min Read
byMichael Keating
As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices
Cybersecurity
As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices
As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices
Oct 25, 2024
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5 Min Read
byMichael Keating
Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce
Government Technology
Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce
Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce
Oct 24, 2024
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3 Min Read
byJeff Green
The future of flying: FAA’s final air taxi rule could have cities looking more like ‘The Jetsons’
Transportation Infrastructure
The future of flying: FAA's final air taxi rule could have cities looking more like ‘The Jetsons’
The future of flying: FAA's final air taxi rule could have cities looking more like ‘The Jetsons’
Oct 24, 2024
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3 Min Read
byRyan Kushner, Editor
2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Two massive projects help relieve traffic problems
Transportation Infrastructure
2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Two massive projects help relieve traffic problems
2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Two massive projects help relieve traffic problems
Oct 22, 2024
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11 Min Read
byMichelle M. Havich, Editor
Nominations open for the 2024 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards
Public Administration & Governance
Nominations open for the 2024 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards
Nominations open for the 2024 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards
Oct 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMichelle M. Havich, Editor
Procurement purchasing card perils: Will you be the next headline?
Public Administration & Governance
Procurement purchasing card perils: Will you be the next headline?
Procurement purchasing card perils: Will you be the next headline?
Oct 11, 2024
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4 Min Read
byShannon Castillo
Getting started: What any municipality can do now about EPA’s PFAS ruling for water systems
Water & Sewer
Getting started: What any municipality can do now about EPA’s PFAS ruling for water systems
Getting started: What any municipality can do now about EPA’s PFAS ruling for water systems
Oct 9, 2024
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5 Min Read
byDan Schneider
On technology buys, it’s important that agency stakeholders work together throughout the process
Government Technology
On technology buys, it's important that agency stakeholders work together throughout the process
On technology buys, it's important that agency stakeholders work together throughout the process
Oct 8, 2024
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4 Min Read
byMichael Keating

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Sustainability
U.S. Green Building Council reveals top 10 states for green building in 2024Top 10 states for LEED-certified green building in 2024
byRyan Kushner
Feb 10, 2025
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Economy & Finance
A record number of people experienced homelessness in 2024. These 10 cities had the highest ratesThese 10 cities had the highest rates of homelessness in 2024
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Jan 27, 2025
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These 10 cities have the highest share of million-dollar homes10 cities with the highest share of million-dollar homes
Nov 25, 2024
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Public Administration & Governance
A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so farA new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far
byRyan Kushner
Oct 21, 2024
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Government Technology
Local government IT administrators: Inspect your whole IT infrastructure as you snuff out cyber-attacks
Local government IT administrators: Inspect your whole IT infrastructure as you snuff out cyber-attacks

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Public Safety
Local governments are acquiring more public safety technology, including transformative AI tools
Local governments are acquiring more public safety technology, including transformative AI tools

Feb 11, 2025

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Ransomware is a growing threat, but local governments are training staffers to be more aware
Ransomware is a growing threat, but local governments are training staffers to be more aware

Feb 5, 2025

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