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Three U.S. cities to adopt Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge-winning project to combat climate change

Government Initiatives

Three U.S. cities to adopt Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge-winning project to combat climate change Three U.S. cities to adopt Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge-winning project to combat climate change

Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced that seven global cities, including three in the United States, will be adopting Stockholm’s Biochar Project, which turns plant waste from parks and homes into a charcoal-like substance that residents can use in their yards to help combat climate change.

byMichelle M. Havich

Jun 29, 2022

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Six cities and counties will take stock of underutilized assets in Rethinking Revenue incubator

Six cities and counties will take stock of underutilized assets in Rethinking Revenue incubator Six cities and counties will take stock of underutilized assets in Rethinking Revenue incubator

byAndy Castillo

Jun 27, 2022

4 Min Read

Amid tech labor shortage, outsourcing digital services could provide relief

Government Technology

Amid tech labor shortage, outsourcing digital services could provide relief Amid tech labor shortage, outsourcing digital services could provide relief

byAndy Castillo

Jun 21, 2022

3 Min Read

Report: There’s gender parity in public financing, but general administration has a ways to go

Public Administration & Governance

Report: There’s gender parity in public financing, but general administration has a ways to go Report: There’s gender parity in public financing, but general administration has a ways to go

byAndy Castillo

Jun 7, 2022

3 Min Read

In wake of Texas shooting, advocacy organizations call for stricter gun laws

In wake of Texas shooting, advocacy organizations call for stricter gun laws In wake of Texas shooting, advocacy organizations call for stricter gun laws

byAndy Castillo

May 31, 2022

5 Min Read

Ahead of Surfside condo collapse anniversary, Florida’s legislature approves inspection standards

Government Initiatives

Ahead of Surfside condo collapse anniversary, Florida’s legislature approves inspection standards Ahead of Surfside condo collapse anniversary, Florida’s legislature approves inspection standards

byAndy Castillo

May 26, 2022

4 Min Read

American City & County survey highlights civic engagement priorities in public sector

Government Initiatives

American City & County survey highlights civic engagement priorities in public sector

American City & County survey highlights civic engagement priorities in public sector

byAndy Castillo

With the digital evolution, equity in accessibility is of utmost importance

Government Technology

With the digital evolution, equity in accessibility is of utmost importance

With the digital evolution, equity in accessibility is of utmost importance

byAndy Castillo

Amid shifting workplace expectations, local government employers must adapt

Amid shifting workplace expectations, local government employers must adapt

Amid shifting workplace expectations, local government employers must adapt

byAndy Castillo

Smart911 emergency profiles provide first responders with more information, faster

Smart911 emergency profiles provide first responders with more information, faster

Smart911 emergency profiles provide first responders with more information, faster

byAndy Castillo

Report: Nearly 95 percent of America’s mayors face harassment, threats and violence

Report: Nearly 95 percent of America’s mayors face harassment, threats and violence

Report: Nearly 95 percent of America’s mayors face harassment, threats and violence

byAndy Castillo

Report: Almost half of public sector retirees don’t touch their retirement plans for a decade

Report: Almost half of public sector retirees don’t touch their retirement plans for a decade

Report: Almost half of public sector retirees don’t touch their retirement plans for a decade

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

byAndy Castillo

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

Report: To keep up with infrastructure maintenance costs, local governments need to rethink land use policies

byAndy Castillo

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

byAndy Castillo

As extreme weather increases, cities brace for climate-related migration

As extreme weather increases, cities brace for climate-related migration

As extreme weather increases, cities brace for climate-related migration

byAndy Castillo

Study: Burnout is high in the public sector, especially among workforce minorities

Study: Burnout is high in the public sector, especially among workforce minorities

Study: Burnout is high in the public sector, especially among workforce minorities

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

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

byAndy Castillo

IWCE 2022: Edge computing is the backbone of future smart cities

IWCE 2022: Edge computing is the backbone of future smart cities

IWCE 2022: Edge computing is the backbone of future smart cities

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

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

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

byAndy Castillo

New resource from NLC highlights best, worst practices for addressing homelessness

New resource from NLC highlights best, worst practices for addressing homelessness

New resource from NLC highlights best, worst practices for addressing homelessness

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

byAndy Castillo

2021 Crown Communities Award winner: City of Aurora, Ill. Pop-up Food Pantries

2021 Crown Communities Award winner: City of Aurora, Ill. Pop-up Food Pantries

2021 Crown Communities Award winner: City of Aurora, Ill. Pop-up Food Pantries

byMichelle M. Havich

Three U.S. cities among Bloomberg Global Mayors Challenge winners

Three U.S. cities among Bloomberg Global Mayors Challenge winners

Three U.S. cities among Bloomberg Global Mayors Challenge winners

byMichelle M. Havich

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

byAndy Castillo

NACo provides overview of U.S. Treasury final rule for Coronavirus recovery funds

Economy & Finance

NACo provides overview of U.S. Treasury final rule for Coronavirus recovery funds

NACo provides overview of U.S. Treasury final rule for Coronavirus recovery funds

byMichelle M. Havich

Clark County, Nevada’s Sunset Park to launch smart technology pilot project

Clark County, Nevada’s Sunset Park to launch smart technology pilot project

Clark County, Nevada’s Sunset Park to launch smart technology pilot project

byAndy Castillo

Grand jury report on Surfside condo collapse proposes dozens of policy recommendations

Grand jury report on Surfside condo collapse proposes dozens of policy recommendations

Grand jury report on Surfside condo collapse proposes dozens of policy recommendations

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

byAndy Castillo

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?

Local governments rely on taxes for revenue, but is that the best system for a modern society?

byAndy Castillo

With trillions poised for investment in infrastructure, comprehensive dig-safe policies are needed

With trillions poised for investment in infrastructure, comprehensive dig-safe policies are needed

With trillions poised for investment in infrastructure, comprehensive dig-safe policies are needed

byAndy Castillo

Report: First responders use smartphones more than mobile radios

Emergency Services

Report: First responders use smartphones more than mobile radios

Report: First responders use smartphones more than mobile radios

byAndy Castillo

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