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One month after ransomware attack, Dallas reports 90% of its network has been restored
Cybersecurity
One month after ransomware attack, Dallas reports 90% of its network has been restoredOne month after ransomware attack, Dallas reports 90% of its network has been restored
byAndy Castillo
Jun 12, 2023
3 Min Read
Survey from U.S. Conference of Mayors details mental health crisis faced by cities
Public Administration & Governance
Survey from U.S. Conference of Mayors details mental health crisis faced by citiesSurvey from U.S. Conference of Mayors details mental health crisis faced by cities
byAndy Castillo
Jun 8, 2023
3 Min Read

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USDA announces $11B in green energy grants for rural utilities
Energy & Electricity
USDA announces $11B in green energy grants for rural utilities
USDA announces $11B in green energy grants for rural utilities
Jun 8, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Boston’s commuter rail system is outdated and needs an overhaul, according to advocacy report
Transportation Infrastructure
Boston’s commuter rail system is outdated and needs an overhaul, according to advocacy report
Boston’s commuter rail system is outdated and needs an overhaul, according to advocacy report
Jun 7, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
San Antonio-based study highlights effectiveness of urban farms
Government Initiatives
San Antonio-based study highlights effectiveness of urban farms
San Antonio-based study highlights effectiveness of urban farms
Jun 6, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Police response to homelessness is inherently punitive
Emergency Services
Report: Police response to homelessness is inherently punitive
Report: Police response to homelessness is inherently punitive
Jun 5, 2023
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5 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Economy & Finance
Gallery: Annual index ranks America’s top performing cities; most are in the West
Gallery: Annual index ranks America’s top performing cities; most are in the West
May 30, 2023
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10 Slides
byAndy Castillo
2022 Crown Communities Award winner: Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts’ jury selection system
Smart Cities
2022 Crown Communities Award winner: Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts’ jury selection system
2022 Crown Communities Award winner: Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts’ jury selection system
May 26, 2023
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Recruitment & Retention
Gallery: Top 10 American cities for seasonal and summer jobs
Gallery: Top 10 American cities for seasonal and summer jobs
May 25, 2023
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10 Slides
byAndy Castillo
With many cities facing a fiscal cliff as ARPA funding ends, debt ceiling debate continues on Capitol Hill
Economy & Finance
With many cities facing a fiscal cliff as ARPA funding ends, debt ceiling debate continues on Capitol Hill
With many cities facing a fiscal cliff as ARPA funding ends, debt ceiling debate continues on Capitol Hill
May 24, 2023
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Oversight committee addresses NTIA reauthorization, FCC broadband map ahead of BEAD Program funding allocations
Government Initiatives
Oversight committee addresses NTIA reauthorization, FCC broadband map ahead of BEAD Program funding allocations
Oversight committee addresses NTIA reauthorization, FCC broadband map ahead of BEAD Program funding allocations
May 23, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Research highlights safety tradeoffs of electric scooter speed limiters
Energy & Electricity
Research highlights safety tradeoffs of electric scooter speed limiters
Research highlights safety tradeoffs of electric scooter speed limiters
May 22, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
NYC adopts building emissions software developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Energy & Electricity
NYC adopts building emissions software developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
NYC adopts building emissions software developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
May 19, 2023
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Emergency Services
LA mayor moves to scale, speed up city’s response to homelessness
LA mayor moves to scale, speed up city’s response to homelessness
May 18, 2023
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Local leaders, NLC gather on Capital Hill to advocate for railway safety legislation
Public Safety
Local leaders, NLC gather on Capital Hill to advocate for railway safety legislation
Local leaders, NLC gather on Capital Hill to advocate for railway safety legislation
May 17, 2023
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Dallas ransomware attack shuts down systems, forces public safety to use backup communication protocols
Cybersecurity
Dallas ransomware attack shuts down systems, forces public safety to use backup communication protocols
Dallas ransomware attack shuts down systems, forces public safety to use backup communication protocols
May 11, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Chicago enacts environmental justice measure to ensure future prioritization of community health, social needs
Government Initiatives
Chicago enacts environmental justice measure to ensure future prioritization of community health, social needs
Chicago enacts environmental justice measure to ensure future prioritization of community health, social needs
May 11, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Alley art project in Detroit aims to beautify blighted neighborhoods, promote local culture
Government Initiatives
Alley art project in Detroit aims to beautify blighted neighborhoods, promote local culture
Alley art project in Detroit aims to beautify blighted neighborhoods, promote local culture
May 10, 2023
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Economy & Finance
Gallery: 10 of America’s most affordable cities
Gallery: 10 of America’s most affordable cities
May 9, 2023
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10 Slides
byAndy Castillo
Report: With sea levels on the rise, some West Coast communities must consider ‘managed retreat’
Transportation Infrastructure
Report: With sea levels on the rise, some West Coast communities must consider ‘managed retreat’
Report: With sea levels on the rise, some West Coast communities must consider ‘managed retreat’
May 8, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Financial literacy education presents an opportunity for both public employers and employees
Workforce
Report: Financial literacy education presents an opportunity for both public employers and employees
Report: Financial literacy education presents an opportunity for both public employers and employees
May 5, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Local governments turning to digital transformation to combat climate change
Sustainability
Report: Local governments turning to digital transformation to combat climate change
Report: Local governments turning to digital transformation to combat climate change
May 4, 2023
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
New York state, NYC take steps to electrify buildings, move away from fossil fuels
Energy & Electricity
New York state, NYC take steps to electrify buildings, move away from fossil fuels
New York state, NYC take steps to electrify buildings, move away from fossil fuels
May 3, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Nearly half of land use legislative boards are 95% white; almost all require home ownership
Public Administration & Governance
Report: Nearly half of land use legislative boards are 95% white; almost all require home ownership
Report: Nearly half of land use legislative boards are 95% white; almost all require home ownership
May 1, 2023
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Government Initiatives
Bloomberg Philanthropies announces $25K funding opportunity for 20 asphalt art projects
Bloomberg Philanthropies announces $25K funding opportunity for 20 asphalt art projects
Apr 27, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
NYC subway authority agrees to make 95% of stations accessible under settlement
Transportation Infrastructure
NYC subway authority agrees to make 95% of stations accessible under settlement
NYC subway authority agrees to make 95% of stations accessible under settlement
Apr 26, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Biden administration to invest $562M to help coastal communities address climate change
Public Administration & Governance
Biden administration to invest $562M to help coastal communities address climate change
Biden administration to invest $562M to help coastal communities address climate change
Apr 25, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Cybersecurity agencies publish guide of cybersecurity best practices for smart city networks
Smart Cities
Cybersecurity agencies publish guide of cybersecurity best practices for smart city networks
Cybersecurity agencies publish guide of cybersecurity best practices for smart city networks
Apr 21, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Research: Priority bus corridors can bypass congestion, improve pedestrian and cyclist safety on roadways
Public Safety
Research: Priority bus corridors can bypass congestion, improve pedestrian and cyclist safety on roadways
Research: Priority bus corridors can bypass congestion, improve pedestrian and cyclist safety on roadways
Apr 20, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Digital services are becoming more prevalent, but many don’t regularly access them
Government Technology
Report: Digital services are becoming more prevalent, but many don’t regularly access them
Report: Digital services are becoming more prevalent, but many don’t regularly access them
Apr 19, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Land use policies can reduce carbon emissions
Government Law
Report: Land use policies can reduce carbon emissions
Report: Land use policies can reduce carbon emissions
Apr 17, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Less-restrictive zoning can increase ‘market rate’ housing supply
Economy & Finance
Report: Less-restrictive zoning can increase ‘market rate’ housing supply
Report: Less-restrictive zoning can increase ‘market rate’ housing supply
Apr 10, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
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Emergency Services
Passionate about fire prevention: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Ray Melton
Passionate about fire prevention: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Ray Melton
Apr 10, 2023
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Green Infrastructure
Gallery: Top 10 American cities most friendly to EVs
Gallery: Top 10 American cities most friendly to EVs
Apr 7, 2023
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10 Slides
byAndy Castillo
Federal Highway Administration launches first-ever $350M wildlife crossings grant program
Transportation Infrastructure
Federal Highway Administration launches first-ever $350M wildlife crossings grant program
Federal Highway Administration launches first-ever $350M wildlife crossings grant program
Apr 6, 2023
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo

Galleries

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Public Administration & Governance
A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so farA new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far
byRyan Kushner
Oct 21, 2024
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Economy & Finance
Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.
byRyan Kushner
Oct 7, 2024
10 Slides
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Sustainability
Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.
byRyan Kushner
Aug 30, 2024
10 Slides
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Water & Sewer
These states ranked the best for drinking water quality in 2024These states ranked the best for drinking water quality in 2024
byRyan Kushner
Aug 16, 2024
10 Slides

Co-op Solutions

sustainability
Sustainability
In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis
In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis

Nov 19, 2024

Workforce
When they search for new staffers, cities and counties should cast a wide net and recruit globally
When they search for new staffers, cities and counties should cast a wide net and recruit globally

Nov 11, 2024

Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments
Government Technology
Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments
Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments

Nov 6, 2024

A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision
Sponsored Content
A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision
A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision

Nov 1, 2024

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