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Winter Fleet Management: How to Combat Damage & Maximize Longevity

By Lawson Products Winter’s icy grip has loosened, but its legacy lingers in fleet vehicles and heavy equipment. The battle against snow, salt, and freezing temperatures takes a toll, leaving behind a trail of potential problems. With some simple yet crucial post-winter maintenance workflows, procurement professionals can reduce costs and extend the life of their […]

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AI will change the affordable housing conversation for good

The definition of “impact” in the private housing sector is straightforward: If an activity generates more income for a property or portfolio, it’s good. If it doesn’t, it’s not. Things are far more complex for public housing authorities. Rather than purely financial incentives, their activities are linked to societal outcomes like better affordability, lower homelessness […]

Solutions for Local Government Communicators Tasked with Facilitating Micro-to-Macro Resident Communications

A 311 CRM software enables governments to respond to specific communications with proportionate, actionable responses while automating as many one-to-one communications as possible to maintain efficiency. There is no one technology system or channel capable of facilitating every possible resident communication, nor should there be. The spectrum of resident needs and inquiries necessitates using various […]

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Expert: It takes time for cities and counties to shift to an all-electric fleet

Yes, government fleet managers are going green and shifting to electric fleets. The Biden administration, for instance, has set some reduced-emission fleet targets. In its Federal Sustainability Plan, the White House calls for federal agencies to acquire 100 percent light-duty zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) annually by 2027. The same plan calls for federal agencies to buy/lease […]

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2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Long Beach Calif.’s GUIDES mobile app

Police in the United States are expected to serve all citizens, including those experiencing homelessness, substance abuse and mental health disorders. Three California organizations worked together to provide vital assistance to these highly vulnerable populations through innovative technology. The Government User Integrated Diversion Enhancement System (GUIDES) is a mobile app that was launched in January […]

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To ensure an accident-free workplace, government leaders should address hazards and aim for a safe culture

How can a city or county keep its workers safe? Administrators can take a variety of steps, says Diane Barr, vice president and national practice leader-public sector at Travelers. The insurance firm has been around more than 165 years and offers a variety of coverages, including property casualty policies. “One of the most important actions […]

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The chief artificial intelligence officer: A blueprint for state and local government?

Late last year the White House issued an Executive Order (EO) on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. On page 52 of the 66-page document, the EO called for each federal agency to establish a permanent chief artificial intelligence (AI) officer. The EO specifies the primary responsibility, in coordination with […]

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Cities and counties should install technology systems that keep pace as the enterprise grows

Local governments should maintain flexibility when acquiring new technology systems, says Raffaelle Breaks, chief product officer at Unite Us, a software company that offers an integrated suite of social care solutions to governments and other organizations. The firm brings together government agencies, health care providers, health plans and nonprofits to improve community health and well-being. […]

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Surveys can help cities and counties determine sustainability and other priorities among citizens

A broad slice of the population supports preserving the environment, says Michelle Kobayashi, principal research strategist at Polco, a firm that provides thousands of government leaders with insight from polls, surveys and data analytics. “We know that the millennials, the baby boomers—actually really everybody—wants green spaces in their community. That’s just a natural amenity that’s […]

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10 big U.S. cities where it’s easier for Gen Z to become homeowners

Being able to own a home is a goal for many, but the pandemic, inflation, high home prices and high mortgage rates have made that goal difficult for younger people on entry-level salaries. Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012) are finding that better options are available in the Midwest and the South, instead of […]

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Winter Fleet Management: How to Combat Damage & Maximize Longevity

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AI will change the affordable housing conversation for good

Solutions for Local Government Communicators Tasked with Facilitating Micro-to-Macro Resident Communications

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Expert: It takes time for cities and counties to shift to an all-electric fleet

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2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Long Beach Calif.’s GUIDES mobile app

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To ensure an accident-free workplace, government leaders should address hazards and aim for a safe culture

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The chief artificial intelligence officer: A blueprint for state and local government?

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Cities and counties should install technology systems that keep pace as the enterprise grows

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Surveys can help cities and counties determine sustainability and other priorities among citizens

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10 big U.S. cities where it’s easier for Gen Z to become homeowners

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