Less grind, better results: AI makes government work better

Stanford’s Hoover Institution surveyed over 1,000 government employees and uncovered some eye-opening trends. Discover the surprising truth about AI in local government.

Jan. 27, 2025

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

What Trump’s infrastructure funding pause means for cities

A judge in the U.S. District Court of Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Monday to "immediately restore withheld funds." The White House has appealed the order.

By Dan Zukowski • Updated Feb. 13, 2025

Trump nominates Steven Bradbury for deputy transportation secretary

Bradbury served in the first Trump administration. He may face Democratic opposition for his views on EVs and greenhouse gas emission rules.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 23, 2025

AC&C announces the winners of the Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant awards for 2024

Selected by the editorial staff of AC&C, this year’s winners reflect the best of community projects completed in 2024 and some dedicated public servants from across the country.

By Michelle Havich • Jan. 22, 2025

Trump freezes IRA funding

Trump also revoked what he calls the Biden administration's “EV mandate” and pulled out of the Paris climate agreement as part of several energy-related actions.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 22, 2025

Schools, hospitals, churches no longer protected from immigration raids

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security lifted the practice of avoiding immigration enforcement at locations previously designated "protected areas" by the Biden administration.

By Kara Arundel • Updated Jan. 23, 2025

Cities and counties should ID their IT assets as they work to eliminate ransomware risks

There is a process that cities and counties should follow to ensure the security of their IT systems. Local governments should first identify all their assets and understand their cybersecurity posture.

By Michael Keating • Jan. 21, 2025

Biden urges mayors to continue the climate change fight

Then-President Biden and then-Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke at a U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting Jan. 17.

By Danielle McLean • Jan. 21, 2025

5 ways builders say Trump can support construction

The Associated General Contractors of America itemized priorities for the new administration that will help bolster building activity.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 21, 2025

Surface transportation reauthorization a top priority for House T&I committee

Separately, President Donald Trump put a freeze on new federal regulations and also ordered a halt to federal funding of electric vehicle charging stations.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 21, 2025

Carahsoft, Dynamo AI partner to offer generative AI solutions to public sector

“We are looking forward to making Dynamo AI’s generative AI solutions more easily accessible to the public sector,” Carahsoft's Brian O’Donnell said in a statement.

By Ryan Kushner • Jan. 17, 2025

States ramp up efforts to cut their grocery taxes

Kansas just eliminated its tax on food ingredients, while at least four other states are working to cut or reduce theirs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 17, 2025

We need another infrastructure law

Carlo Scissura has a message for Congress and President-elect Trump: Building a stronger country can’t stop now.

By Carlo Scissura • Jan. 16, 2025

Transportation Secretary Duffy: ‘We will usher in a golden age of travel.’

President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Transportation Department was confirmed by the Senate Jan. 28. His first act was to start reversing Biden administration increases to federal fuel economy standards.

By Dan Zukowski • Updated Jan. 29, 2025

Cities and counties can use social media and apprentice programs to attract qualified talent

The public sector needs to keep its workforce at full strength, and it's important for agencies to have career succession plans in place to ensure that essential knowledge and processes are not lost.

By Michael Keating • Jan. 13, 2025

NY mandates contractor registration for publicly funded projects

Consultant Kathleen Bloss talks about the type of work the law covers and steps that firms must take to comply.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 13, 2025

Free incubator and accelerator empowers smart city growth

Smart Futures Lab empowers tech startups: $4.5M raised, 6 patents, 22 jobs—join the next cohort today!

Jan. 13, 2025

Public pension funding remains “fragile” but showed improvement in 2024

State and local governments contributed a record amount into public retirement systems in 2024, according to Equable Institute.

By Ryan Kushner • Jan. 8, 2025

California leaders ask for more federal transportation money before Trump takes over

The California Latino Legislative Caucus and a Democratic senator from the state argue for immediate and continued funding of public transit and high-speed rail.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 8, 2025

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

Congestion pricing begins in New York, a US first

Overcoming opposition, the plan to toll drivers entering Manhattan's central business district went into effect Sunday. Revenues will go to the transit authority's capital investments.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 6, 2025

Inflation-adjusted transportation spending at all levels fell in the 2010-2022 period, BTS says

Federal funding helps state and local governments, which account for 90% of transportation spending, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 3, 2025

How an Oklahoma City sales tax fuels the city’s ‘renaissance’

Mayor David Holt led the planning process for the fourth voter-approved renewal of a sales tax for public infrastructure focused on human needs.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 2, 2025

9 predictions about what 2025 may hold for US cities

“Playground” cities will thrive, innovative housing programs will proliferate and technology will transform transit and municipal services, these sources say.

By Smart Cities Dive staff • Jan. 2, 2025