Governance & Finance: Page 12

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    Federal watchdog urges EPA to develop comprehensive cyber strategy to protect water systems

    The report comes amid a rise in malicious cyberthreats from state-linked and criminal hackers targeting U.S. drinking water and water treatment facilities. 

    By David Jones • Aug. 8, 2024
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    Congestion pricing alone won’t solve New York’s traffic problem

    Car-free streets, dedicated bus lanes, lower speed limits and variable toll pricing are among other cities' strategies for success, says TomTom's VP for traffic and travel information.

    By Ralf-Peter Schäfer • Aug. 6, 2024
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    Some US DOT equity performance goals lack clarity, accuracy, reliability: GAO report

    Actions the Transportation Department could take to better assess its progress on equity goals were among the report's recommendations.

    By • Aug. 5, 2024
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    For cities and counties, it makes good economic sense to keep pavement surfaces in good repair

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Motorists ...

    By Michael Keating • July 31, 2024
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    As California moves to clear homeless encampments, it’s encouraging local governments to follow suit

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.California...

    By • July 29, 2024
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    To ensure a level playing field, uniformity and consistency are important when interviewing job candidates

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Local gove...

    By Michael Keating • July 25, 2024
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    Economic development a top priority for mayors, National League of Cities says

    For the first time in the NLC report’s 11-year history, housing is one of the top three themes among the 50 mayoral addresses analyzed. 

    By Ysabelle Kempe • July 25, 2024
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    The impact of rising property taxes on communities

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The rise o...

    By Niko Spyridonos • July 22, 2024
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    To keep workers and citizens safe, government leaders need to pinpoint where there are hazards

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter. When loca...

    By Michael Keating • July 22, 2024
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    US mayors react to Biden’s election dropout

    President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is ending his reelection campaign. “He worked hand in hand with us to deliver some of the most consequential legislation for cities,” one mayor said.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • July 22, 2024
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    US House appropriations bill would slash DOT grants by $2B in FY2025

    House Republicans set out their priorities for transportation funding but acknowledge that the November election’s outcome will likely decide future spending.

    By • July 22, 2024
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    U.S. cities are raising climate ambition through subnational diplomacy

    U.S. cities join a global movement to push for stronger local involvement in national climate plans.

    By Barbara Riedemann • July 22, 2024
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    Boston has a new anti-rat plan. Here are 3 takeaways.

    “We’re working to make Boston a home for everyone. Except for rats," Mayor Michelle Wu said as the city released a report by a leading urban rat researcher.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • July 18, 2024
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    House GOP looks at transportation regulations in light of Chevron doctrine ruling

    Chairs of the Transportation and Infrastructure and House Oversight and Accountability committees asked three Cabinet leaders to compile information dating back to Jan. 20, 2021.

    By • July 16, 2024
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    Proposed OSHA heat rule leaves waste industry with operational questions

    Waste and recycling groups say the proposed standard raises practical questions of how to change schedules and other operations to better protect workers from the heat. 

    By Megan Quinn • July 12, 2024
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    Addressing the mobile threat to the U.S. election

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.In April 2...

    By Jim Coyle • July 9, 2024
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    5 major announcements from ICLEI’s global sustainable cities and regions congress

    Over 1,500 urban leaders from 96 countries addressed key climate and resilience issues at the ICLEI World Congress 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil, paving the way for city and region significance at COP30 in Belém in 2025.

    By Ariel Dekovic • July 8, 2024
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    Is it a federal crime for government officials to accept gratuities? Supreme Court says ‘the answer is no’

    The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that it is not a federal crime for government officials to accept gratuities of appreciation in the aftermath of an official act.

    By • July 3, 2024
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    What US mayors want from the next president, Congress

    The creation of a first-ever city mental health block grant, affordable housing investments and gun safety legislation are among the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ requests.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • June 27, 2024
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    Serving Success: Revolutionizing Public Sector Food Purchasing

    Serving Success: Revolutionizing Public Sector Food Purchasing

    June 25, 2024
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    Local governments can upgrade and expand facilities quickly with metal buildings

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Cities and...

    By Michael Keating • June 25, 2024
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    MTA votes on New York congestion pricing plan Wednesday

    Gov. Hochul halted the tolling plan for vehicles entering Manhattan's business district. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's board of directors will vote on it as Inrix names New York the world's most congested city.

    By • June 25, 2024
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    Los Angeles County’s Skilled Trades Summers initiative engages nearly 400 teens

    Launched by Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, the initiative pays students while they receive hands-on training in fields like solar panel installation.

    By Nish Amarnath • June 24, 2024
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    Weeding your government record garden: A 5-step approach

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.As summer ...

    By Mary Ellen Buzzelli • June 21, 2024
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    City of Rochester mulls a groundbreaking move: creating its own bank

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Legislatio...

    By • June 18, 2024