Governance & Finance: Page 25

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    E-scooter bans, restrictions can leave some riders behind

    Micromobility companies like Lime and Bird urge cities to think beyond “blunt” policies that ban e-scooters.

    By Maylin Tu • March 22, 2023
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    Addressing the housing crises requires creativity, collaboration

    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.With inter...

    By Andy Castillo • March 21, 2023
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    Cities see hyperlocal ‘activity centers’ as key to sustainable growth, less car dependency

    Most metropolitan area residents live within three miles of an activity center, according to Brookings Institution research. Officials are planning around such centers to help residents meet their everyday needs while driving less.

    By Gaby Galvin • March 21, 2023
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    Taking a higher priority

    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 budge...

    By Tammy Rimes, MPA • March 21, 2023
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    The importance of building relationships: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Molly McLoughlin

    As facilities director for the Boulder Valley School District in Colorado, McLoughlin put her procurement experience to work on HVAC retrofits and COVID pandemic purchasing needs.

    By Michelle Havich • March 20, 2023
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    Business group works to help Hispanic-owned enterprises get their share of public sector contracts

    Business group works to help Hispanic-owned enterprises get their share of public sector contracts

    By Michael Keating • March 17, 2023
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    On climate change, this group of mayors thinks globally and acts locally

    Climate Mayors Executive Director Kate Wright discusses how the organization is helping mayors lead on climate policy and implement provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and 2021 infrastructure law.

    By Michael Brady • March 17, 2023
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    State and local leaders can alleviate the burden on public safety personnel by tackling three workforce trends

    Government officials and public safety leaders wear many different hats. They serve as sounding boards for constituent complaints and for new ideas that need vetting.

    By Todd Miller • March 16, 2023
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    Building safety report can help local administrators evaluate security, determine and mitigate risk

    Building safety report can help local administrators evaluate security, determine and mitigate risk

    By Andy Castillo • March 14, 2023
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    California court defends independent contractor status for gig workers

    A California court upheld the independent contractor provision of Prop 22 but struck down portions that would’ve made it almost impossible to amend the law. 

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 14, 2023
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    Can tech startups make delivery less of a headache for cities?

    The proliferation of delivery services was a boon during the pandemic, but traffic, parking and labor concerns have followed. Tech and startup leaders spoke recently about how to reduce those impacts.

    By Maylin Tu • March 13, 2023
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    Analysis: On second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan’s passage, the future is uncertain

    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.Saturday m...

    By Andy Castillo • March 13, 2023
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    Opinion

    With an historic investment in public spaces, Philadelphia’s Rebuild program is committed to equity in the process

    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.Jobs in th...

    By Kira Strong • March 13, 2023
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    Budget proposal from the White House includes more than $175B for affordable housing

    Budget proposal from the White House includes more than $175B for affordable housing

    By Andy Castillo • March 10, 2023
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    More than $175B in housing investments in Biden budget proposal

    One $10 billion mandatory measure would create incentives for state and local governments to eliminate barriers to affordable housing, such as restrictive zoning. 

    By Michael Brady • March 10, 2023
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    National League of Cities calls for congressional action to improve rail safety

    The letter calls for specific improvements to rail safety as legislators consider new bipartisan action in response to the Ohio train derailment in February.

    By • March 6, 2023
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    White House releases national cyber strategy, shifting security burden

    “We ask individuals, small businesses and local governments to shoulder a significant burden for defending us all. This isn’t just unfair, it’s ineffective,” said Kemba Walden, acting national cyber director, during a call with reporters.

    By David Jones • March 3, 2023
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    Alternative quadratic voting system can improve budgetary decision making, capture diverse perspectives

    Alternative quadratic voting system can improve budgetary decision making, capture diverse perspectives

    By Andy Castillo • March 2, 2023
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    Six essentials to achieve meaningful stakeholder management

    Six essentials to achieve meaningful stakeholder management

    By Allison Quigney • March 2, 2023
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    Boston hires its first nightlife economy director

    Boston’s nightlife economy director aims to help the city reimagine its late-night business scene, which has yet to recover since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while placing equity at the fore.

    By Danielle McLean • Feb. 28, 2023
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    Why universities like Texas Tech are leveraging cooperative purchasing to implement catering programs

    Why universities like Texas Tech are leveraging cooperative purchasing to implement catering programs

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 27, 2023
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    Alaska drops 4-year degree requirements for state jobs

    “At present, there are not enough qualified applicants to fill all the state’s job vacancies,” the administrative order said.

    By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 27, 2023
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    States could help struggling transit agencies close their budget gaps: report

    Gas taxes fund transportation in most states, but some of them partially or fully prohibit the use of those dollars for public transportation.

    By • Feb. 24, 2023
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    ARPA fund spending shows regional differences in local government priorities, researchers say

    Large cities and counties have spent the largest share of state and local fiscal recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan Act on government operations. But their spending on other priorities diverges from there, researchers found.

    By Michael Brady • Feb. 23, 2023
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    Local government telecommunications policy checklist for 2023

    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 recent ...

    By Gail A. Karish • Feb. 21, 2023