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How housing tech can unlock opportunity for community stakeholders

We’re in the midst of an affordable housing crisis that has only intensified at the start of the pandemic. Consider this: housing is a basic human need but finding affordable housing options, especially in popular cities throughout the U.S., has become increasingly difficult. In fact, nearly half of the 43 million renter households in the […]

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10 states where employers are struggling to hire

Millions of Americans have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now, it’s employers that are struggling to find workers, leading to reduced business hours, delays in services. The pandemic has caused people to reflect on what they want to do, and what they don’t want to do anymore. Americans are quitting their jobs […]

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State and local governments will be prime cyber targets in 2022: How to stay protected

Cybersecurity in 2021 was defined by a significant increase in high-profile attacks that affected all levels of government, from federal to state and local. As recently as December 2021, cyberattacks on state and local government’s key networks continue to occur. The recent string of malicious and dangerous attacks demonstrates an active threat to the critical […]

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How the U.S. will deploy intelligent transit networks that enable connected vehicles

While America’s transportation infrastructure continues to be one of the country’s greatest historical accomplishments, as well as the lifeblood of the American economy, the system itself continues to have serious challenges during the last two decades. This is mainly due to the rise in traffic congestion that has ensnarled hundreds of cities across the country. […]

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The data-intensive workplace of the future

Like a 100-year flood that, upon receding, reveals a redrawn landscape, COVID-19 is remaking the way government agencies pursue their missions. The pandemic has “impacted the nature” of public sector jobs, according to 76 percent of more than 1,200 state and local government employees surveyed last year by MissionSquare Research Institute. Among them, 31 percent […]

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Let your voice be heard in American City & County’s government workforce recruitment and retention survey

Headlines are shouting about the “Great Resignation” and the “Silver Tsunami” that are sweeping through today’s workforce. How are those issues affecting the government sector to change how we work—along with the toll COVID has taken—for the foreseeable future? American City & County wants to hear from you! Please take this brief survey—Government Workforce Recruitment […]

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NACo launches justice and public safety initiative, seeks future participants

The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently launched the Convening County, Court & Justice Leaders: A Framework for Cross-System Collaboration initiative, which is designed to support county, court and justice leaders as they work together to establish local priorities and align resources to achieve justice and public safety goals. The initiative is a partnership with […]

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Rescue Plan funding tracker distinguishes city, county budgeting priorities

It’s been almost a year since the American Rescue Plan was signed into law by Pres. Joe Biden. At the time, with the pandemic having forced local governments to slash budgets to keep up with rapidly evolving crises—from struggling businesses to vaccination drives—communities faced an uncertain future. The $1.9 trillion stimulus package set aside $350 billion exclusively […]

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Respecting employees’ health data: How agencies can safeguard COVID-19 vaccination and test information

While the omicron-fueled COVID-19 surge is easing up in many parts of the U.S., it is still setting records nationally and internationally. With the likelihood of new variants also on the horizon, it is vital for employers to communicate quickly and efficiently as new information arises. Employers are grappling with the challenge of keeping their […]

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How state CIOs can reinvigorate technology systems in the new year

With the new year comes new challenges—and as we enter year three of the pandemic, state governments are evolving as citizen needs continue to shift. States play an essential role in maintaining operations, and they are always looking for solutions that deliver for citizens while ensuring continuity of operations. NASCIO recently released the annual State […]

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How housing tech can unlock opportunity for community stakeholders

Gallery

10 states where employers are struggling to hire

Article

State and local governments will be prime cyber targets in 2022: How to stay protected

Article

How the U.S. will deploy intelligent transit networks that enable connected vehicles

Article

The data-intensive workplace of the future

News

Let your voice be heard in American City & County’s government workforce recruitment and retention survey

News

NACo launches justice and public safety initiative, seeks future participants

News

Rescue Plan funding tracker distinguishes city, county budgeting priorities

Article

Respecting employees’ health data: How agencies can safeguard COVID-19 vaccination and test information

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How state CIOs can reinvigorate technology systems in the new year

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