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‘Building a technology-friendly environment’: Detroit to accept cryptocurrency payments in 2025
Detroit announced it is on track to become the largest city in the U.S. to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment for taxes and other fees. The city said it is using a secure platform managed by PayPal for the new crypto payment option, which city residents will be able to begin using by […]
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Community trust is a firefighter’s greatest asset
Firefighters are society’s first line of defense against natural disasters. When catastrophes like wildfires, floods or earthquakes ensue, these professionals aren’t just tasked with preventing the disaster from spreading; they’re also responsible for keeping community members safe from harm and maintaining order under high-stress situations. As climate change wreaks havoc on the planet, both the […]
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Local governments are less impacted by polarization, survey finds
Political polarization is having a substantially negative impact on the nation, according to 87% of local government leaders recently surveyed by CivicPulse and Carnegie Corporation of New York. However, only 31% of those same city and county leaders felt that polarization was seriously impacting their local communities. In a politically divisive time nationwide, the limited […]
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Is the public safety department model the future of municipal emergency service?
The undeniable fiscal constraints associated with local governance has challenged contemporary public administrators to achieve more with less. Budgets are stretched thin, and local government managers face increasingly complex service delivery demands from an electorate that loathes the idea of paying higher taxes. Traditionally solely a function of the police, contemporary public administrators are cognizant […]