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10 most hurricane-vulnerable counties for 2023

This year’s hurricane season is on now, and will run through Nov. 30 2023. In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted a 40-percent chance of a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year, with 12-17 named storms. Five to nine of those storms could become hurricanes, including one to four major hurricanes of […]

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‘A rotten foundation’: Design report unpacks historic, existing inequalities in nation’s highway system

When it comes to weighing the benefits of a new highway or road against its cost, federal transportation administrators attempt to quantify the value of time. The potential time and monetary savings of those barreling down an existing or proposed thoroughfare often justifies the expenditure of taxpayer dollars—if millions of people can shave off a […]

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Biden, mayors from Phoenix and San Antonio join to launch initiative combating extreme heat

Extreme heat is cooking many regions in the United States. Last month, San Angion hit an all-time record heat index height of 117. Puerto Rico reached 125. Phoenix has seen 110-plus temperatures for nearly a month straight. And ocean temperatures near Miami recently crested 100 degrees Fahrenheit. “Even those who deny that we’re in the […]

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Kansas City Community College Utilizes Strong Partnerships to Manage Upkeep of 110,000 Sq. Ft. Student Housing Building

Kansas City Community College is the third largest community college by enrollment in Kansas. This centrally located public two-year institution is committed to making sure students have a successful and enjoyable college experience. With an average enrollment of 9,000 students per year, the college is devoted to providing an education that fully prepares students to […]

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Preventing Deferred Maintenance: The Key to Long-Term Success

With competing priorities and busy schedules, labor shortages, and limited resources, following recommended equipment maintenance schedules can be daunting. But it doesn’t have to be! Making janitorial maintenance an everyday habit will not only keep your equipment running smoothly, but it will also alleviate costly emergency repairs and eliminate delays in ongoing operations and projects. […]

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Developing Technologies Provide New Options for Community Corrections

The world is in the thick of a developing technological revolution. Constant innovations drive emerging trends which are reshaping everything. In part, this is due to electronics principles like Moore’s Law which calls for progressively smaller and more powerful processors to be built over time. More specifically, Moore’s Law says that the number of transistors in a dense […]

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Back to School Readiness: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparing Your Facilities

With back to school quickly approaching, now is the perfect time for school districts to consider how to prepare their facilities for the upcoming year. A sound facilities maintenance program helps to ensure school facilities will be cared for appropriately. Overlooked or ignored facilities maintenance planning can result in real problems, causing large capital expenses, […]

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Does Hand Sanitizer Expire? 7 Key Facts You Should Know About Hand Hygiene

Do you have hand sanitizer left over from the early days of the pandemic? Are you still distributing it in classrooms and across campus? It might be time to check the expiration dates on current inventory of hand sanitizers before the new school year begins. GOJO, MAKERS OF PURELL™, available through OMNIA Partners, has answers […]

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Report: Homeless women need safe, affordable, private housing and shelters

When it comes to public visibility, homeless people are among the most often overlooked. And given the overlapping intersectionalities of gender, the plight of women living in homelessness receive even less attention. Los Angeles County’s periodic needs assessment aims to shed light on this particularly vulnerable population by helping regional administrators better understand specific challenges […]

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The American City & County 2022 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant winners

Throughout the year, we have been introducing you to the 2022 winners of the annual American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants of the Year awards. The American City & County Crown Communities award recognizes projects that cities or counties have undertaken during the year that have had a positive impact on […]

Year: 2021

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10 most hurricane-vulnerable counties for 2023

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‘A rotten foundation’: Design report unpacks historic, existing inequalities in nation’s highway system

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Biden, mayors from Phoenix and San Antonio join to launch initiative combating extreme heat

Sponsored

Kansas City Community College Utilizes Strong Partnerships to Manage Upkeep of 110,000 Sq. Ft. Student Housing Building

Sponsored

Preventing Deferred Maintenance: The Key to Long-Term Success

Sponsored

Developing Technologies Provide New Options for Community Corrections

Sponsored

Back to School Readiness: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparing Your Facilities

Sponsored

Does Hand Sanitizer Expire? 7 Key Facts You Should Know About Hand Hygiene

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Report: Homeless women need safe, affordable, private housing and shelters

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The American City & County 2022 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant winners

WHITE PAPERS

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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

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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

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A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far

Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.

Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.