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Transportation department to invest $94M into projects promoting innovation, safety

As transportation technology evolves at a breakneck pace—from self-driving cars to electric vehicles—the infrastructure and innovation that supports it must evolve faster. From the American Rescue Plan Act to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Act, the federal government has proven itself to be a reliable partner for local governments. Most recently, a $94 million grant opportunity […]

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How state and local CIOs can prioritize security, cloud and legacy systems

NASCIO recently released the annual State CIO Top Ten Policy and Technology Priorities for 2023—and cybersecurity and risk management, legacy modernization and cloud services rank near the top. With rising cybersecurity concerns, a growing emphasis on upgrading legacy systems, and a desire for more flexible, cloud-based technology, CIOs are focused on solutions that efficiently and […]

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Addressing the housing crises requires creativity, collaboration

With interest rates and real estate costs on rise, cities and counties across the nation are moving to address housing needs in their communities—but the problem is complex and there aren’t any easy solutions. If action isn’t taken and more housing isn’t made available expediently, it’s expected to worsen. I n New York City, a […]

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Taking a higher priority

When budgets become tight, and unforeseen challenges or emergencies occur, government entities must re-prioritize operational needs, often deferring infrastructure projects and facility maintenance. However, as buildings continue to age, and the backlog of maintenance and upgrade projects becomes longer, infrastructure is taking a higher priority for municipalities, school districts and higher education institutions. Federal funding […]

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Gallery: America’s top 10 bicycle-friendly cities

Increasingly, metro centers are prioritizing multimodal means of transportation alongside traditional motor vehicles, from electric scooters for the last mile to bicycle-friendly infrastructure. Some cities are more accessible to alternative transportation options than others. New research from Rent.com ranks the friendliest American cities for cyclists. “From having designated bike paths or lanes to easily accessible […]

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Is your agency’s procurement team sidelined during the infrastructure procurement process?

Early in my professional career as an agency CPO, I was asked if my team played a role in infrastructure projects. I did not know how to answer that question, so I investigated. I found that despite our centralized procurement setup, infrastructure projects—from preparing solicitations to awarding—were handled in a siloed environment by a separate […]

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The importance of building relationships: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Molly McLoughlin

Public service is a calling, and people who enter it feel strongly about serving. Procurement, on the other hand, is not necessarily a field one is called to, but the right person can use procurement skills to benefit their community. That is the case of Molly McLoughlin, former director of facilities for the Boulder Valley […]

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Business group works to help Hispanic-owned enterprises get their share of public sector contracts

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is working to level the playing field for more than 4.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses, says C. LeRoy Cavazos-Reyna, the USHCC’s vice president of government and international affairs. Those businesses, according to Cavazos-Reyna’s group, contribute over $800 billion to the U.S. economy every year. The USHCC advocates on […]

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State and local leaders can alleviate the burden on public safety personnel by tackling three workforce trends

Government officials and public safety leaders wear many different hats. They serve as sounding boards for constituent complaints and for new ideas that need vetting. They are change agents charged with improving the lives of citizens and colleagues and are tasked with keeping order. Their most daunting responsibility, however, is keeping members of their community […]

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Cloud services: A cloudy forecast for state and local governments

Cloud services continues to grow exponentially making it flourish into a multi-billion-dollar industry. According to a survey by Synergy Research Group, the global cloud infrastructure services market grew by 35 percent in 2020, with the top five cloud providers (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Google, Alibaba and IBM) capturing more than 70 percent of the market […]

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News

Transportation department to invest $94M into projects promoting innovation, safety

Article

How state and local CIOs can prioritize security, cloud and legacy systems

Article

Addressing the housing crises requires creativity, collaboration

Article

Taking a higher priority

GalleryNews

Gallery: America’s top 10 bicycle-friendly cities

Article

Is your agency’s procurement team sidelined during the infrastructure procurement process?

News

The importance of building relationships: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Molly McLoughlin

Article

Business group works to help Hispanic-owned enterprises get their share of public sector contracts

Article

State and local leaders can alleviate the burden on public safety personnel by tackling three workforce trends

Article

Cloud services: A cloudy forecast for state and local governments

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Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina

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