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Training, certification and digital tools can help prevent workplace injuries and deaths

Worker safety in government remains a priority. The number of preventable fatal workplace injuries in government, however, grew from 311 in 2021 to 352 in 2022, according to the National Safety Council. Among all industries in the U.S., the number of preventable fatal workplace injuries totaled 4,695 in 2022. Safety and safety training should be […]

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What the DOJ’s accessibility rule means for state and local governments

On April 24, 2024, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule mandating that state and local government websites and mobile applications must be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Specifically, state and local governments are required to comply with these new standards based on their population size by specific deadlines, underscoring the […]

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Is it a federal crime for government officials to accept gratuities? Supreme Court says ‘the answer is no’

The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that it is not a federal crime for government officials to accept gratuities of appreciation in the aftermath of an official act. “The answer is no,” Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote in the majority opinion regarding whether an anti-corruption law, known as Section 666, prohibited gratuities for government […]

Case Studies

2023 Crown Communities Award winner: City turns one-way frontage road into a two-way economic boon

There’s more than one way to make a one-way road into a two-way, something the City of Grandview, Mo., demonstrated with great success when it added two-way traffic to a frontage road connected to the bustling Interstate 49. The project not only improved traffic flow, but it also revitalized a business area that had long […]

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Government officials determine the best way to electrify fleets and meet clean fleet regulations

Bradley Northup, public works superintendent of fleet operations for Carlsbad, Calif., describes being a fleet manager in the Golden State as a “complex assignment.” He notes a couple of challenges that California fleet managers face, such as: the need to set up medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification in public sector fleets, and challenges in implementing […]

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Choosing an eSignature solution? Here’s what government agencies should look for

With many government organizations shifting to digital processes and replacing paper-based signing with digitized agreements and contracts, the need to uphold the authenticity and security of documents is paramount. Further, the government and federal industries are highly regulated, as they deal with the most critical types of transactions, so it’s no surprise that government-grade solutions […]

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The growing crisis of pedestrian safety: A call for predictive & prescriptive AI-driven solutions

In recent years, pedestrian safety has become a growing issue in urban planning and traffic management. Alarmingly, the number of traffic-related incidents and fatalities involving pedestrians has increased rapidly, raising significant concerns among policymakers, city planners and the general public. According to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian deaths in the […]

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Biden administration announces $1.8B in transportation grants for ‘communities of every size’

The Biden administration announced it has awarded $1.8 billion in grants for 148 transportation projects across the country. The funding, awarded through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, is split equally between urban and rural areas in the U.S. and includes projects in all 50 states, as well as the Northern […]

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Local governments can upgrade and expand facilities quickly with metal buildings

Cities and counties are relying on metal buildings to help them meet their infrastructure needs, says Robert Tiffin, president of the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA). The national group works to support the professional advancement of the metal buildings industry. Tiffin also serves as national accounts manager at Silvercote – a Service Partners […]

New Hampshire Town Simplifies Purchasing Process with OMNIA Partners’ NEW Ecommerce Platform, OPUS

At a Glance Town of Epping, NH Population: ~7,100 Individuals Involved with Purchasing: – Jake Roger: Town Administrator – Joyce Blanchard: Executive Secretary Sector City Government Challenges – Limited resources – Cumbersome RFP process to purchase goods and services – Hours spent on research Benefits of OMNIA Partners OPUS – User-friendly – Eliminated RFP process […]

Year: 2021

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Training, certification and digital tools can help prevent workplace injuries and deaths

Article

What the DOJ’s accessibility rule means for state and local governments

News

Is it a federal crime for government officials to accept gratuities? Supreme Court says ‘the answer is no’

Case Studies

2023 Crown Communities Award winner: City turns one-way frontage road into a two-way economic boon

Article

Government officials determine the best way to electrify fleets and meet clean fleet regulations

Article

Choosing an eSignature solution? Here’s what government agencies should look for

Article

The growing crisis of pedestrian safety: A call for predictive & prescriptive AI-driven solutions

News

Biden administration announces $1.8B in transportation grants for ‘communities of every size’

Article

Local governments can upgrade and expand facilities quickly with metal buildings

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New Hampshire Town Simplifies Purchasing Process with OMNIA Partners’ NEW Ecommerce Platform, OPUS

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

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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These states ranked the best for drinking water quality in 2024

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