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    Water quality protections now depend on state and local governments—and voters

    A recent Supreme Court decision and plans outlined in Project 2025 are likely to weaken federal water protections, particularly for wetlands. Now the action moves to the state and local level. 

    By Royal C. Gardner • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Smart snow removal: How AI is transforming urban winter management

    Snowplow signal prioritization technology allows snowplows to navigate through intersections more efficiently, ensuring rapid snow clearance and safer travel for community members.

    By Timothy Menard • Jan. 27, 2025
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    5 critical elements of effective human-centered design in the public sector

    A growing number of government agencies are looking to leverage human-centered design principles to improve services for their constituents, increase awareness of those services and give people the tools to access them.

    By Allison Torpey and Rose Barcklow • Jan. 24, 2025
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    Transforming transportation through Complete Streets

    What started as a movement in cities and urban environments in the early 2000s has now blossomed into a nationwide network of more than 1,700 policies across states, cities, towns and counties.

    By Dr. Calvin Ball • Jan. 23, 2025
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    Why public safety is turning toward AI and 5G

    In 2025 and beyond, it is expected that public safety professionals will prioritize both reliability and data-driven, real-time insights.

    By Maggie Hallbach • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Network-powered procurement: The future of public sector procurement

    Network-powered procurement leverages peer collaboration, supplier networks and full-cycle solutions to enhance efficiency and innovation.

    By Anthony Berry • Jan. 6, 2025
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    GenAI expands the race for search and meaning, with implications for society and government

    Regardless of how you feel about generative AI, it is here to stay. Any success will depend on the quality of its data and sources.

    By Alan R. Shark • Feb. 15, 2023