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Repurposing closed landfills to alleviate constrained budgets and meet sustainability goals
Economy & Finance
Repurposing closed landfills to alleviate constrained budgets and meet sustainability goalsRepurposing closed landfills to alleviate constrained budgets and meet sustainability goals

byNichole Coulter
Jul 28, 2021
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Why state and local governments need to future-proof their sales tax processes with technology
Taxation
Why state and local governments need to future-proof their sales tax processes with technologyWhy state and local governments need to future-proof their sales tax processes with technology
byLiz Armbruester, Scott Peterson
Jun 17, 2021
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Rethinking the ways cities can invest in vital neighborhoods
Economy & Finance
Rethinking the ways cities can invest in vital neighborhoodsRethinking the ways cities can invest in vital neighborhoods
byAndre Brumfield
May 13, 2021
1 Min Read
The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisis
Public Works & Utilities
The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisisThe power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisis
byJosh Mallamud
May 7, 2021
1 Min Read
How local government can use proactive health monitoring and outreach to improve community health outcomes
Economy & Finance
How local government can use proactive health monitoring and outreach to improve community health outcomesHow local government can use proactive health monitoring and outreach to improve community health outcomes
byLarry Morrissey
May 5, 2021
1 Min Read
How Petersburg is raising its standard of living
Economy & Finance
How Petersburg is raising its standard of livingHow Petersburg is raising its standard of living
byClay D. Hamner
Apr 20, 2021
1 Min Read
Small city, big impact: why economic development is the best tool to tackle COVID-19
Economy & Finance
Small city, big impact: why economic development is the best tool to tackle COVID-19
Small city, big impact: why economic development is the best tool to tackle COVID-19
Mar 19, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Bruno
Online sales tax collections proving essential for many state and local governments during COVID-19
Taxation
Online sales tax collections proving essential for many state and local governments during COVID-19
Online sales tax collections proving essential for many state and local governments during COVID-19
Feb 18, 2021
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1 Min Read
byScott Peterson
Report: Seven ways county governments play a key role in equalizing economic mobility
Economy & Finance
Report: Seven ways county governments play a key role in equalizing economic mobility
Report: Seven ways county governments play a key role in equalizing economic mobility
Feb 6, 2021
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1 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Bridging the digital divide by fostering digital inclusion and economic recovery
Economy & Finance
Bridging the digital divide by fostering digital inclusion and economic recovery
Bridging the digital divide by fostering digital inclusion and economic recovery
Feb 5, 2021
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byGuy Diedrich
Resettlement in the heartland? Expanding our thinking about “managed retreat”
Economy & Finance
Resettlement in the heartland? Expanding our thinking about “managed retreat”
Resettlement in the heartland? Expanding our thinking about “managed retreat”
Feb 3, 2021
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1 Min Read
byHillary Brown
From the brink to solid ground: Best days ahead for Springfield, Mass.
Economy & Finance
From the brink to solid ground: Best days ahead for Springfield, Mass.
From the brink to solid ground: Best days ahead for Springfield, Mass.
Feb 2, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Dowd
Parking revenues: The unexpected casualty of COVID-19
Taxation
Parking revenues: The unexpected casualty of COVID-19
Parking revenues: The unexpected casualty of COVID-19
Nov 24, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJeremy Zuker
5 Tools for Better Government Contract Management: Fiscal Year End
Economy & Finance
5 Tools for Better Government Contract Management: Fiscal Year End
5 Tools for Better Government Contract Management: Fiscal Year End
Jun 21, 2020
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1 Min Read
bySean Heck
New tool to digitize outdated budget books as a modern web-based experience
Economy & Finance
New tool to digitize outdated budget books as a modern web-based experience
New tool to digitize outdated budget books as a modern web-based experience
Jun 19, 2020
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1 Min Read
The ‘New Normal:’ How Laguna Niguel has made its finance department virtual
Economy & Finance
The ‘New Normal:’ How Laguna Niguel has made its finance department virtual
The ‘New Normal:’ How Laguna Niguel has made its finance department virtual
May 1, 2020
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byRussell Narahara
New Mexico cities and counties sue state over tax dispute
Taxation
New Mexico cities and counties sue state over tax dispute
New Mexico cities and counties sue state over tax dispute
Jan 14, 2020
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byDerek Prall
Pension tension
Workforce
Pension tension
Pension tension
Sep 3, 2019
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1 Min Read
byJason Axelrod
Shelby County Commission passes $15/hour minimum wage for government workers
Economy & Finance
Shelby County Commission passes $15/hour minimum wage for government workers
Shelby County Commission passes $15/hour minimum wage for government workers
Aug 28, 2019
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1 Min Read
byJason Axelrod
Chicago government imposes hiring freeze to offset major budget deficit
Economy & Finance
Chicago government imposes hiring freeze to offset major budget deficit
Chicago government imposes hiring freeze to offset major budget deficit
Aug 26, 2019
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1 Min Read
byJason Axelrod
Social engineering scam siphons $1.7M from North Carolina county
Economy & Finance
Social engineering scam siphons $1.7M from North Carolina county
Social engineering scam siphons $1.7M from North Carolina county
Jul 31, 2019
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1 Min Read
byJason Axelrod
Study finds protected bike lanes make roadways safer for everyone
Economy & Finance
Study finds protected bike lanes make roadways safer for everyone
Study finds protected bike lanes make roadways safer for everyone
Jun 11, 2019
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1 Min Read
byDerek Prall
FBI raids Michigan city hall, mayor’s home in corruption probe
Economy & Finance
FBI raids Michigan city hall, mayor’s home in corruption probe
FBI raids Michigan city hall, mayor’s home in corruption probe
Feb 20, 2019
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1 Min Read
byJason Axelrod
The mini-bond issue
Economy & Finance
The mini-bond issue
The mini-bond issue
Nov 7, 2018
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1 Min Read
byJason Axelrod
Prisons, privatization and profit
Economy & Finance
Prisons, privatization and profit
Prisons, privatization and profit
Apr 23, 2018
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1 Min Read
byDerek Prall
How the IRS is watching municipal employee benefits
Public Works & Utilities
How the IRS is watching municipal employee benefits
How the IRS is watching municipal employee benefits
Feb 7, 2018
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1 Min Read
byContributor
Cities expand borders through annexations
Economy & Finance
Cities expand borders through annexations
Cities expand borders through annexations
Jan 10, 2018
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byJason Axelrod
Cities impose taxes on Airbnb
Taxation
Cities impose taxes on Airbnb
Cities impose taxes on Airbnb
Nov 14, 2017
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byJason Axelrod
Michigan capital files zoning records lawsuit against neighboring Lansing Township
Government Law
Michigan capital files zoning records lawsuit against neighboring Lansing Township
Michigan capital files zoning records lawsuit against neighboring Lansing Township
Nov 1, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJason Axelrod
Former California city employee pleads guilty to embezzling over $600,000
Workforce
Former California city employee pleads guilty to embezzling over $600,000
Former California city employee pleads guilty to embezzling over $600,000
Oct 2, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJason Axelrod
Cities crack down on food trucks
Economy & Finance
Cities crack down on food trucks
Cities crack down on food trucks
Aug 7, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJason Axelrod
Will more states opt out of paying prevailing wages on public construction projects? logo in a gray background | Will more states opt out of paying prevailing wages on public construction projects?
Government Initiatives
Will more states opt out of paying prevailing wages on public construction projects?
Will more states opt out of paying prevailing wages on public construction projects?
Aug 3, 2017
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1 Min Read
byMichael Keating
New cooperative contract announced for tractors, mowers and related products logo in a gray background | New cooperative contract announced for tractors, mowers and related products
Public Procurement
New cooperative contract announced for tractors, mowers and related products
New cooperative contract announced for tractors, mowers and related products
Jul 17, 2017
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1 Min Read
byMichael Keating
5 steps to improve victim restitution logo in a gray background | 5 steps to improve victim restitution
Government Initiatives
5 steps to improve victim restitution
5 steps to improve victim restitution
Jun 14, 2017
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1 Min Read
Las Vegas police agency relies on software to create optimal work schedules
Government Technology
Las Vegas police agency relies on software to create optimal work schedules
Las Vegas police agency relies on software to create optimal work schedules
Jun 12, 2017
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1 Min Read

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byRyan Kushner
Oct 21, 2024
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Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.
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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.
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byRyan Kushner
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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

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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
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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

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