Andy Castillo

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Report: Almost half of public sector retirees don’t touch their retirement plans for a decade
Workforce
Report: Almost half of public sector retirees don’t touch their retirement plans for a decadeReport: Almost half of public sector retirees don’t touch their retirement plans for a decade
byAndy Castillo
May 13, 2022
3 Min Read
Looking to increase civic engagement? Support the local press
Government Initiatives
Looking to increase civic engagement? Support the local pressLooking to increase civic engagement? Support the local press
byAndy Castillo
May 9, 2022
4 Min Read

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Research highlights municipal bond issuers that have the fastest audit times
Public Works & Utilities
Research highlights municipal bond issuers that have the fastest audit times
Research highlights municipal bond issuers that have the fastest audit times
May 6, 2022
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Joint $10M NLC, Wells Fargo Foundation initiative seeks to curb violence in cities
Government Initiatives
Joint $10M NLC, Wells Fargo Foundation initiative seeks to curb violence in cities
Joint $10M NLC, Wells Fargo Foundation initiative seeks to curb violence in cities
Apr 29, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: To keep up with infrastructure maintenance costs, local governments need to rethink land use policies
Government Law
Report: To keep up with infrastructure maintenance costs, local governments need to rethink land use policies
Report: To keep up with infrastructure maintenance costs, local governments need to rethink land use policies
Apr 28, 2022
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5 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Four years after Hurricane Michael, Panama City, Fla. is replanting, rebuilding
Public Administration & Governance
Four years after Hurricane Michael, Panama City, Fla. is replanting, rebuilding
Four years after Hurricane Michael, Panama City, Fla. is replanting, rebuilding
Apr 27, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Addressing water waste is one way cities and counties can increase resilience against drought conditions logo in a gray background | Addressing water waste is one way cities and counties can increase resilience against drought conditions
Water & Sewer
Addressing water waste is one way cities and counties can increase resilience against drought conditions
Addressing water waste is one way cities and counties can increase resilience against drought conditions
Apr 26, 2022
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
As extreme weather increases, cities brace for climate-related migration
Smart Cities
As extreme weather increases, cities brace for climate-related migration
As extreme weather increases, cities brace for climate-related migration
Apr 22, 2022
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5 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Study: Burnout is high in the public sector, especially among workforce minorities
Workforce
Study: Burnout is high in the public sector, especially among workforce minorities
Study: Burnout is high in the public sector, especially among workforce minorities
Apr 19, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Governments stand to benefit from ‘metaverse’ and its associated technologies
Government Technology
Report: Governments stand to benefit from ‘metaverse’ and its associated technologies
Report: Governments stand to benefit from ‘metaverse’ and its associated technologies
Apr 18, 2022
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5 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Sensor technology can detect wildfire early, alert first responders via AI
Government Technology
Sensor technology can detect wildfire early, alert first responders via AI
Sensor technology can detect wildfire early, alert first responders via AI
Apr 13, 2022
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Proposed 2023 federal budget increases local government, police spending, decreases deficit
Economy & Finance
Proposed 2023 federal budget increases local government, police spending, decreases deficit
Proposed 2023 federal budget increases local government, police spending, decreases deficit
Apr 4, 2022
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Government trends report highlights the pandemic’s profound impact on public service
Public Administration & Governance
Government trends report highlights the pandemic’s profound impact on public service
Government trends report highlights the pandemic’s profound impact on public service
Apr 1, 2022
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
IWCE 2022: Edge computing is the backbone of future smart cities
Smart Cities
IWCE 2022: Edge computing is the backbone of future smart cities
IWCE 2022: Edge computing is the backbone of future smart cities
Mar 24, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
In the battle against climate change, government procurement spending is a powerful tool
Public Procurement
In the battle against climate change, government procurement spending is a powerful tool
In the battle against climate change, government procurement spending is a powerful tool
Mar 23, 2022
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8 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Emerging sensor technology aids blind and visually impaired pedestrians
Government Technology
Emerging sensor technology aids blind and visually impaired pedestrians
Emerging sensor technology aids blind and visually impaired pedestrians
Mar 18, 2022
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Two years into the pandemic and it’s clear telework is here to stay
Government Technology
Two years into the pandemic and it’s clear telework is here to stay
Two years into the pandemic and it’s clear telework is here to stay
Mar 10, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Public pension funds moving to divest from Russian markets
Public Procurement
Public pension funds moving to divest from Russian markets
Public pension funds moving to divest from Russian markets
Mar 2, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Telework is here to stay, but what does that mean for wage tax revenue?
Taxation
Telework is here to stay, but what does that mean for wage tax revenue?
Telework is here to stay, but what does that mean for wage tax revenue?
Feb 22, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Government work might not always pay as well as the private sector, but the benefits are better
Government Initiatives
Report: Government work might not always pay as well as the private sector, but the benefits are better
Report: Government work might not always pay as well as the private sector, but the benefits are better
Feb 7, 2022
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: There’s been a half-billion e-scooter and e-bike trips since 2010
Transportation Infrastructure
Report: There’s been a half-billion e-scooter and e-bike trips since 2010
Report: There’s been a half-billion e-scooter and e-bike trips since 2010
Feb 5, 2022
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
New resource from NLC highlights best, worst practices for addressing homelessness
Sustainability
New resource from NLC highlights best, worst practices for addressing homelessness
New resource from NLC highlights best, worst practices for addressing homelessness
Feb 3, 2022
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Pew study unpacks how state wildfire spending norms fall short and strain budgets
Economy & Finance
Pew study unpacks how state wildfire spending norms fall short and strain budgets
Pew study unpacks how state wildfire spending norms fall short and strain budgets
Feb 1, 2022
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
2021 Crown Communities Award winner: Benicia, Calif.’s ‘forward-thinking’ pandemic response
Emergency Services
2021 Crown Communities Award winner: Benicia, Calif.’s ‘forward-thinking’ pandemic response
2021 Crown Communities Award winner: Benicia, Calif.’s ‘forward-thinking’ pandemic response
Jan 27, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
2021 Crown Communities Award winner: Phase 1 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan
Government Initiatives
2021 Crown Communities Award winner: Phase 1 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan
2021 Crown Communities Award winner: Phase 1 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan
Jan 25, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Between staffing shortages, pandemic, public safety organizations face uphill battle
Recruitment & Retention
Report: Between staffing shortages, pandemic, public safety organizations face uphill battle
Report: Between staffing shortages, pandemic, public safety organizations face uphill battle
Jan 21, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Accountable yet feeling powerless: Report highlights challenges mayors face in addressing homelessness logo in a gray background | Accountable yet feeling powerless: Report highlights challenges mayors face in addressing homelessness
Public Works & Utilities
Accountable yet feeling powerless: Report highlights challenges mayors face in addressing homelessness
Accountable yet feeling powerless: Report highlights challenges mayors face in addressing homelessness
Jan 19, 2022
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5 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
$1.4M financial wellness grant program for public organizations yields success
Government Initiatives
$1.4M financial wellness grant program for public organizations yields success
$1.4M financial wellness grant program for public organizations yields success
Jan 18, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
U.S. transportation department announces $27B program to repair America’s bridges
Transportation Infrastructure
U.S. transportation department announces $27B program to repair America’s bridges
U.S. transportation department announces $27B program to repair America’s bridges
Jan 14, 2022
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Fred Buckenmeyer: Exemplary Public Servant of the Year Award recipient
Workforce
Fred Buckenmeyer: Exemplary Public Servant of the Year Award recipient
Fred Buckenmeyer: Exemplary Public Servant of the Year Award recipient
Jan 12, 2022
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Clark County, Nevada’s Sunset Park to launch smart technology pilot project
Smart Cities
Clark County, Nevada’s Sunset Park to launch smart technology pilot project
Clark County, Nevada’s Sunset Park to launch smart technology pilot project
Jan 7, 2022
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Indiana city leverages Rescue Plan funds for long-term, immediate community benefit
Government Initiatives
Indiana city leverages Rescue Plan funds for long-term, immediate community benefit
Indiana city leverages Rescue Plan funds for long-term, immediate community benefit
Jan 4, 2022
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Grand jury report on Surfside condo collapse proposes dozens of policy recommendations
Government Law
Grand jury report on Surfside condo collapse proposes dozens of policy recommendations
Grand jury report on Surfside condo collapse proposes dozens of policy recommendations
Dec 21, 2021
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Addressing climate change without driving up affordable housing costs will be a delicate balance
Economy & Finance
Report: Addressing climate change without driving up affordable housing costs will be a delicate balance
Report: Addressing climate change without driving up affordable housing costs will be a delicate balance
Nov 30, 2021
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Local governments rely on taxes for revenue, but is that the best system for a modern society?
Taxation
Local governments rely on taxes for revenue, but is that the best system for a modern society?
Local governments rely on taxes for revenue, but is that the best system for a modern society?
Nov 23, 2021
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4 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
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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
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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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