American City and County

Technology helps county track voting equipment

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:27:00 +0000

Maricopa County, Ariz., officials know where every piece of election equipment is at any time

Greensboro's new regional park calls all ages

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:03:00 +0000

Water features, community gardens and nature trails kick off park's first phase

Gilbert, Ariz., improves safety through workers' compensation program changes

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:29:00 +0000

Revisions improve insight into claims and reduce injuries for the city's workforce

Library shows off green building innovation

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Multi-purpose facility anchors West Hollywood's revitalization project

Sanitation workers to the rescue

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:34:00 +0000

They help a woman retrieve her lost rings

Governments' Lighter Side

Communities celebrate summer with unique local flair

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:11:00 +0000

Festival season heats up as Memorial Day kicks off the unofficial start to summer

Arizona law aims to end civil service rules

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:03:00 +0000

New state hires will function as at-will employees

Urban libraries struggle to keep up in recession

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:04:00 +0000

Demand for services increases, while funding decreases

Is the worst over?

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:17:00 +0000

Fewer layoffs and higher tax revenues could signal better days ahead

Viewpoint: To improve emergency preparedness, adopt a supply chain perspective

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:57:00 +0000

By Charlotte Franklin — Before disasters, local governments should line up partners to help deliver recovery supplies to their destinations quickly

Viewpoints

Survey: Best cities for jobs

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:33:00 +0000

Energy-rich Texas offers best employment opportunities

Report ranks governments' 'small business friendliness'

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:03:00 +0000

Rankings based on taxes, regulations and other factors impacting small businesses

A billion dollar ghost town

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:42:00 +0000

Experimental city will have houses, streets and cars, but no people

Government job losses boost unemployment numbers

Fri, 11 May 2012 21:18:00 +0000

Analysis suggests a far better jobs picture without state and local cuts

The real 'hands free' driving

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:08:00 +0000

Nevada licenses robotic cars to hit the streets

Governments' Lighter Side

The 6th annual Real. Texas. Festival.

Tue, 08 May 2012 22:13:00 +0000

Mesquite's 6th annual "Real. Texas. Festival." held April 27 – 28 attracted more than 30,000 attendees for two days of Texas music, food and family fun.

Arizona law bans Planned Parenthood funding

Tue, 08 May 2012 20:06:00 +0000

Measure is aimed at the family planning agency because it provides abortions

Viewpoint: Stop wasting energy while treating wastewater

Tue, 08 May 2012 14:31:00 +0000

By Justin Rundle — How to reduce energy costs at wastewater treatment plants

Viewpoints

Awards will recognize excellence in using the Web and social media

Mon, 07 May 2012 18:53:00 +0000

State and local governments can compete for 'best practices' honors

Jefferson County's woes continue

Fri, 04 May 2012 21:42:00 +0000

The bankrupt Alabama county sends out a new wave of layoff notices

Survey: Layoffs ease in local governments, but big challenges remain

Thu, 03 May 2012 22:11:00 +0000

Some governments are hiring again, but pay for current workers is frozen

New county website shows how much local governments owe

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:15:00 +0000

Cook County, Ill., website identifies taxes, debt and salary increases across the county

Building Their Way to the Private Cloud

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Cities and counties test the cloud's benefits, privacy and security

Cities and counties test the cloud's benefits, privacy and security of the private cloud. Holden Beach, N.C., Milwaukee, and Snohomish County, Wash., discuss the process and results.

Reducing water loss in The Big Easy

Tue, 01 May 2012 22:29:00 +0000

Acoustic detection technology helps repair water infrastructure in New Orleans

Now, this is a REALLY past due notice

Tue, 01 May 2012 21:14:00 +0000

Massachusetts woman gets a bill from New Jersey, 35 years later

Governments' Lighter Side

Connecticut abolishes capital punishment

Tue, 01 May 2012 18:25:00 +0000

New law makes it the 17th state to repeal the death penalty

Viewpoint: Smart water management is good for the economy

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:53:00 +0000

By Laurent Auguste — Address failing water infrastructure now for a stronger future

Viewpoints

City comptroller accused of embezzling millions

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:09:00 +0000

Prosecutors say Dixon, Ill., official stole $30 million over the last six years

Survey: Most people like local government, but don't like the feds

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:33:00 +0000

Unfavorable rating for the federal government is the highest in 15 years

Cities honored for water sustainability efforts

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:16:00 +0000

Milwaukee, Philadelphia and San Francisco receive Water Prize