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    A minute with… Lynne M. Johnson

    Spend a minute with Lynne M. Johnson, vice chairman, Orleans County, N.Y. Johnson serves as co-chair of the Niagara Orleans Regional Alliance (NORA), an alliance of two counties that fights for mutually beneficial initiatives.

    By Erin Greer • Feb. 17, 2014
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    Most dangerous cities in America

    By compiling FBI data on violent and property crime, CQ Press has determined the most dangerous cities in America.

    By Derek Prall • Feb. 4, 2014
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    New law to clarify Massachusetts healthcare costs

    A new law in Massachusetts will require healthcare insurers and providers to disclose the costs of treatments to help consumers shop around.

    By Derek Prall • Dec. 11, 2013
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    Beneficial Use to help erosion on Texas coast

    South Padre Island, Texas, protects its beaches, and by doing so, protects its assets.

    By Bridget Akridge • Nov. 17, 2013
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    Frost belt losing population, experts ask why

    In recent years people have been fleeing Northeastern states such as New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and moving to places like Virginia, North Dakota and Texas. Experts ask why people would move from states with high levels of per capita income to places with lower levels of prosperity.

    By Derek Prall • Nov. 6, 2013
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    Art project to fight Milwaukee urban blight

    TypeFace, an art installation seeking to beautify some of Milwaukee’s most underprivileged neighborhoods, opened earlier this month.

    By Derek Prall • Nov. 4, 2013
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    Bad news for Arkansas’ body artists

    Certain types of body art, like dermal implants and scarification, are being threatened by the Arkansas legislature, much to the dismay of the body mod sect.

    By Derek Prall • Oct. 30, 2013
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    Atlanta makes “immigrant-friendly” commitment (with related video)

    To foster a more thriving community, both culturally and economically, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed vowed Tuesday to enact policy that will make Georgia’s capital more welcoming to all nationalities.

    By Derek Prall • Oct. 23, 2013
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    Hamtramck recycling facility automates operations, cuts waste down to zero

    The Hamtramck, Mich., Recycling and Transfer Station drastically increased productivity through automation while cutting down on waste.

    By Derek Prall • Oct. 7, 2013
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    Census Bureau reports continued growth in special districts (with related video)

    According to the latest Census of Governments, there are 38,266 special districts in the U.S. Here is some information on this fast-growing form of local government.

    By Michael Keating • Sept. 27, 2013
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    How many governments are there?

    Figures from the U.S. Census show that while government has been growing relatively steadily since the early '70s, the number of local governing bodies has decreased in the past decade.

    By Derek Prall • Sept. 8, 2013
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    Missouri law protects first responders on roadways

    Drivers in Missouri will now be penalized for endangering first responders in emergency zones.

    By Derek Prall • Sept. 4, 2013
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    ‘Pastafarian’ wins battle with DPS to wear colander-helmet in ID photo

    A Texas man was allowed to wear pasta strainer in ID photo, after claiming the kitchen utensil is religious headgear.

    By Derek Prall • Aug. 28, 2013
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    Here are some potential ways that cities can help create jobs in their communities (with related video)

    Here are five ways for cities to boost job creation, says Lou Zacharilla, co-founder of the New-York-based Intelligent Community Forum.

    Aug. 20, 2013
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    A case for achieving best value in procurement through PIPS

    The state of Oklahoma's procurement team uses a form of best value procurement known as Performance Information Procurements Systems (PIPS). Through PIPS, the state leverages the expertise of the supplier community to help the state achieve its procurement goals.

    By Steve Hagar • Aug. 1, 2013
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    South Carolina K-9 units protected under new law

    A new law in South Carolina will protect K-9 officers from liability if suspects are bitten while dogs are in the line of duty.

    By Derek Prall • July 24, 2013
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    Pennsylvania shelters can bill animal abusers under new law

    A new law in Pennsylvania allows animal shelters to seek reimbursement for the costs of caring for abused animals. The new legislation hopes to offset the costs incurred, and usually absorbed, by shelters.

    By Derek Prall • July 17, 2013
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    What is ‘spend’?—Defining spend in the procurement process

    Jonathan White discusses and defines what qualifies as "spend" in the procurement process.

    By Jonathan White • July 9, 2013
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    Publicly financed stadiums: economic boost or financial drain?

    Should new sports venues be publicly financed? American City & County explores the potential positive and negative economic impacts of a new stadium funded by the public dollar.

    By Taylor Skaggs • July 3, 2013
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    Local governments find innovative ways to fund infrastructure projects

    Local and state governments recognize the need for autonomous infrastructure development.

    By Franky Hunter • May 22, 2013
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    New law means clean slate for Indiana ex-offenders

    A new Indiana law will erase the criminal records of some non-violent, non-sexual crimes, giving ex-offenders a fresh start.

    By Derek Prall • May 15, 2013
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    New law forbids destruction of forfeited guns

    A new Arizona law prohibits the destruction of firearms collected through buyback programs.

    By Derek Prall • May 1, 2013
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    Carnegie Mellon University’s graduate program offers a powerful brand to public administrators

    As part of our series on graduate degree programs and their value to government administrators, here is a brief profile of the Master of Public Management (MPM) program at Pittsburgh-based Carnegie Mellon University's (CMU) Heinz College.

    April 4, 2013
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    Mississippi bans local food ordinances

    Any Mississippi cities or counties considering a sugary drink ban similar to the one New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg had proposed are out of luck.

    March 20, 2013
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    Selling to California state government — opportunities at the DGS (with related video)

    Monica Hassan, who is information officer
 at the state of California’s Department of General Services (DGS), provides information on selling opportunities at the DGS.

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 19, 2013