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From 2 Months to 2 Days: How Building Compliant Solicitations in Record Time Opens the Calendar for Strategic Initiatives

How Building Compliant Solicitations in Record Time Opens the Calendar for Strategic Initiatives What if you could cut solicitation development time by 87% The reality is, procurement leaders are realizing these kinds of time savings every day. And the time they get back is transforming the work they do, and the impact they have on […]

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The importance of congestion pricing in major U.S. cities: A proven global strategy for traffic management

As a traffic and transportation planner with more than five decades of experience, I’ve seen firsthand the evolution of urban mobility and the various strategies implemented to manage traffic congestion. Without a doubt, one of the most effective and increasingly relevant strategies to emerge during that time is congestion pricing. Congestion pricing policies have proven […]

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Governments will add more electric vehicles to their fleets, but there are hurdles to overcome

Cities and counties will continue to stock their fleets with electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, predicts Bob Stanton, a veteran of more than 18 years of experience in public fleet management. “Government fleets are ideal EV candidates as their routine mission cycles are short and not subject to range anxiety.” Stanton, who is a Certified […]

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Investing in the future of communities: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Andréa Comer

The definition of public servant is a person who prioritizes the needs of their constituents, and who works to make their lives and community better. Andréa Comer, chief of staff for the office of the Treasurer of Connecticut, embodies this ideal. “My mom used to always say you should never feel comfortable if your neighbor […]

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The future of government revenue collection: Embracing automated payment processing technologies

State and local governments face an imperative to modernize and digitize their revenue collection processes. The traditional methods, which often involve manual processing and paper-based systems, are becoming increasingly inefficient and costly. As citizens demand more convenience and efficiency, the adoption of automated payment processing technologies in online payment portals is not just a technological […]

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How to let your assets tell their story

Justifying the appropriate level of funding from state and federal sources to maintain public assets has always been challenging. But after decades of underfunding, United States cities and states are reaching a breaking point. Last year’s ASCE report card on America’s infrastructure, which rated the country as a C-, indicates the impact of our long […]

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Small California town could be a testing ground for hydrogen blending fuel project

A California town of around 9,525 people, many of them farmworkers, is in line to become a testing ground for a “hydrogen blending” project that could potentially lower greenhouse gas emissions in the state. Hydrogen blending is the process through which hydrogen is gradually introduced to a gas distribution system, blending with the natural gas. […]

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Cities are struggling to optimize opioid settlement money. This tool offers advice

Cities and counties around the country are on track to receive thousands—and in some cases millions—of dollars as part of a $26 billion nationwide settlement with opioid manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and multiple opioid distributors. As the settlement money begins to trickle in, however, many local governments and communities are struggling to determine the best […]

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The right technology can help keep local government workers safe and productive

Local governments that invest in durable, up-to-date technology can ensure real-time communications for their workers, says Mike McMahon, president of Getac North America, which offers rugged laptops and tablets, software, body-worn cameras and in-car video gear. He notes that the right technology ensures a high level of functionality while minimizing safety risks. “Workers using the […]

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Data-driven decision-making leads to excellence: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Richard Derrick

No question, Henderson, Nev., residents are pleased with their city’s management. According to Henderson’s American City & County 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Award nomination: “The city has achieved and maintained a 97 percent citizen satisfaction for quality of life (highest in the nation for mid-to-large-sized cities participating in the survey), 94 percent citizen satisfaction with […]

Year: 2021

From 2 Months to 2 Days: How Building Compliant Solicitations in Record Time Opens the Calendar for Strategic Initiatives

Article

The importance of congestion pricing in major U.S. cities: A proven global strategy for traffic management

Article

Governments will add more electric vehicles to their fleets, but there are hurdles to overcome

News

Investing in the future of communities: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Andréa Comer

Article

The future of government revenue collection: Embracing automated payment processing technologies

Article

How to let your assets tell their story

News

Small California town could be a testing ground for hydrogen blending fuel project

News

Cities are struggling to optimize opioid settlement money. This tool offers advice

Article

The right technology can help keep local government workers safe and productive

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Data-driven decision-making leads to excellence: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Richard Derrick

WHITE PAPERS

Industrial AMR infographic

Mechanize the Mop White Paper

3 Ways to Reduce Time-to-Hire in the Public Sector

Webinars

Overcoming Challenges & Creating Opportunities in Government Grant Management

How to Successfully Implement LED Streetlights in Your Hometown with Federal Funds

Grant Preparedness: Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Your Success

Podcast

Podcast: Disaster Management Symposium preview

Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina

Young Leaders Episode 3 – Shannon Hardin – City Council President, Columbus, Ohio

GALLERIES

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