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What about smart roadways? Missouri-based tech startup intends to turn highways into networks

What about smart roadways? Missouri-based tech startup intends to turn highways into networks What about smart roadways? Missouri-based tech startup intends to turn highways into networks

byAndy Castillo

Nov 11, 2021

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For public agencies, proposed ‘metaverse’ has implications beyond social media—like predicting the spread of wildfire

Government Technology

For public agencies, proposed ‘metaverse’ has implications beyond social media—like predicting the spread of wildfire For public agencies, proposed ‘metaverse’ has implications beyond social media—like predicting the spread of wildfire

byAndy Castillo

Nov 9, 2021

4 Min Read

Majority of Los Angeles County residents face high risk to climate hazards, new study shows

Emergency Services

Majority of Los Angeles County residents face high risk to climate hazards, new study shows Majority of Los Angeles County residents face high risk to climate hazards, new study shows

byMichelle M. Havich

Oct 20, 2021

3 Min Read

Green waste management solution allows Miami DPW managers to monitor dumpster levels from afar

Waste Management & Disposal

Green waste management solution allows Miami DPW managers to monitor dumpster levels from afar Green waste management solution allows Miami DPW managers to monitor dumpster levels from afar

byAndy Castillo

Oct 11, 2021

4 Min Read

Roadway improvements, traffic safety research recognized in latest National Roadway Safety Awards

Roadway improvements, traffic safety research recognized in latest National Roadway Safety Awards Roadway improvements, traffic safety research recognized in latest National Roadway Safety Awards

byAndy Castillo

Oct 6, 2021

5 Min Read

NLC releases annual City Fiscal Conditions survey

Economy & Finance

NLC releases annual City Fiscal Conditions survey NLC releases annual City Fiscal Conditions survey

byMichelle M. Havich

Oct 5, 2021

2 Min Read

Emergency Services

Data shows that fatality rate from residential fires nearly twice national average among Black communities

Data shows that fatality rate from residential fires nearly twice national average among Black communities

byAndy Castillo

Report: Urban Wealth Funds allow cities to commercially capitalize on their assets for the public’s benefit

Report: Urban Wealth Funds allow cities to commercially capitalize on their assets for the public’s benefit

Report: Urban Wealth Funds allow cities to commercially capitalize on their assets for the public’s benefit

byAndy Castillo

New emergency communications system to integrate cross-jurisdictional data into one digital space

Emergency Services

New emergency communications system to integrate cross-jurisdictional data into one digital space

New emergency communications system to integrate cross-jurisdictional data into one digital space

byAndy Castillo

Remembering 9/11: The impact, then and now

Remembering 9/11: The impact, then and now

Remembering 9/11: The impact, then and now

byAndy Castillo

Innovative wastewater treatment system eliminates methane, generates electricity

Innovative wastewater treatment system eliminates methane, generates electricity

Innovative wastewater treatment system eliminates methane, generates electricity

byAndy Castillo

Emergency Services

South Dakota upgrades to statewide next-generation emergency telecommunication system

South Dakota upgrades to statewide next-generation emergency telecommunication system

byAndy Castillo

With 40 percent of America’s bridges in subpar condition, infrastructure legislation prioritizes repairs

Public Works & Utilities

With 40 percent of America’s bridges in subpar condition, infrastructure legislation prioritizes repairs

With 40 percent of America’s bridges in subpar condition, infrastructure legislation prioritizes repairs

byAndy Castillo

Five municipalities selected for lead pipe replacement program

Public Works & Utilities

Five municipalities selected for lead pipe replacement program

Five municipalities selected for lead pipe replacement program

byMichelle M. Havich

With proposed plan, Los Angeles grapples with housing crisis

Emergency Services

With proposed plan, Los Angeles grapples with housing crisis

With proposed plan, Los Angeles grapples with housing crisis

byAndy Castillo

Skagit PUD completes energy recovery project in Mount Vernon, Wash.

Energy & Electricity

Skagit PUD completes energy recovery project in Mount Vernon, Wash.

Skagit PUD completes energy recovery project in Mount Vernon, Wash.

byAndy Castillo

MS-ISAC members get free access to Deloitte’s Cyber Detect and Respond Portal to help respond to cyber threats

MS-ISAC members get free access to Deloitte’s Cyber Detect and Respond Portal to help respond to cyber threats

MS-ISAC members get free access to Deloitte’s Cyber Detect and Respond Portal to help respond to cyber threats

byMichelle M. Havich

Arbor Day Foundation and Intrinsyx Environmental offer natural solution to clean up industrial contamination in cities and towns

Arbor Day Foundation and Intrinsyx Environmental offer natural solution to clean up industrial contamination in cities and towns

Arbor Day Foundation and Intrinsyx Environmental offer natural solution to clean up industrial contamination in cities and towns

byMichelle M. Havich

NLC releases State of Cities 2021 report

NLC releases State of Cities 2021 report

NLC releases State of Cities 2021 report

byMichelle M. Havich

North Texas alliance partners with Marketplace.city on smart government solutions

North Texas alliance partners with Marketplace.city on smart government solutions

North Texas alliance partners with Marketplace.city on smart government solutions

byMichelle M. Havich

Grand Rapids offers free Wi-Fi access to the public in 10 parks

Public Works & Utilities

Grand Rapids offers free Wi-Fi access to the public in 10 parks

Grand Rapids offers free Wi-Fi access to the public in 10 parks

byMichelle M. Havich

Pandemic supplies keep flowing in Miami thanks to local vendors, cooperative buys and web platform

Public Procurement

Pandemic supplies keep flowing in Miami thanks to local vendors, cooperative buys and web platform

Pandemic supplies keep flowing in Miami thanks to local vendors, cooperative buys and web platform

byMichael Keating

Three communities hosting Augmented Reality Developer Challenge competitions

Three communities hosting Augmented Reality Developer Challenge competitions

Three communities hosting Augmented Reality Developer Challenge competitions

byMichelle M. Havich

Using data to improve emergency response resources

Emergency Services

Using data to improve emergency response resources

Using data to improve emergency response resources

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

Online sales tax collections proving essential for many state and local governments during COVID-19

byScott Peterson

Public safety organizations will face new, ongoing challenges in the new year

Public safety organizations will face new, ongoing challenges in the new year

Public safety organizations will face new, ongoing challenges in the new year

byAndy Castillo

Tyler Technologies to acquire NIC

Government Technology

Tyler Technologies to acquire NIC

Tyler Technologies to acquire NIC

byMichelle M. Havich

Amazon Web Services unveils program to help government technology startups

Government Initiatives

Amazon Web Services unveils program to help government technology startups

Amazon Web Services unveils program to help government technology startups

byMichelle M. Havich

Solar ‘brightfields’ can revitalize landfills, making use of contaminated acres otherwise vacant

Government Technology

Solar ‘brightfields’ can revitalize landfills, making use of contaminated acres otherwise vacant

Solar ‘brightfields’ can revitalize landfills, making use of contaminated acres otherwise vacant

byAndy Castillo

Colorado county’s value-based health care strategy produces savings

Public Administration & Governance

Colorado county’s value-based health care strategy produces savings

Colorado county’s value-based health care strategy produces savings

byJennifer Fairman

New Mexico cities and counties sue state over tax dispute

New Mexico cities and counties sue state over tax dispute

New Mexico cities and counties sue state over tax dispute

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

byJason Axelrod

Carnegie Mellon University’s graduate program offers a powerful brand to public administrators

Carnegie Mellon University’s graduate program offers a powerful brand to public administrators

Resource: Directory of U.S. counties

Government Technology

Resource: Directory of U.S. counties

Resource: Directory of U.S. counties

Mississippi bans local food ordinances

Mississippi bans local food ordinances

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