Governance & Finance: Page 34

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    Boston-area transit agency grilled by state legislators on safety lapses

    “A pattern of safety incidents” — including derailments, train collisions and grade crossing fatalities — prompted the Federal Transit Administration to assume safety oversight of the fourth-largest U.S. transit system.

    By • July 19, 2022
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    Some cities are trying to secure abortion access. Can they succeed?

    City leaders and prosecutors are vowing to protect those seeking an abortion as multiple states implement restrictions. Experts say the effectiveness of their methods is unclear.

    By Karen Kroll • July 18, 2022
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    Washington, DC, among cities piloting transparency standard for digital tech

    Cities implementing the Digital Trust for Places and Routines communications standard incorporate signs with visual icons and QR codes that inform the public of nearby technology like sensors and cameras.

    By Austyn Gaffney • July 15, 2022
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    Local Infrastructure Hub launches, announces first wave of programming

    Local Infrastructure Hub launches, announces first wave of programming

    By Michelle Havich • July 15, 2022
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    22 mayors kick off Bloomberg Philanthropies’ City Data Alliance program

    22 mayors kick off Bloomberg Philanthropies’ City Data Alliance program

    By Michelle Havich • July 14, 2022
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    Economic report from Pittsburgh provides insight into national recovery

    The latest Consumer Price Index update released Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics pegs inflation at a four-decade peak, increasing the economic pressure on communities emerging from two pandemic-fraught years.

    By Andy Castillo • July 13, 2022
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    Irvine Selects Clariti’s Permitting and Land Management Software

    Irvine Selects Clariti’s Permitting and Land Management Software

    By Clariti • July 13, 2022
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    NYC seeks to cut gun crime-related testing time in half with dedicated DNA unit

    The science-driven unit aims to accelerate testing on gun crime evidence to 30 days or less, which the city says will expedite cases.

    By Katie Pyzyk • July 12, 2022
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    Pedestrian deaths continue to rise, with Sun Belt cities the most dangerous: report

    Between 2010 and 2020, 81 of the top 100 metropolitan areas grew deadlier for pedestrians, with Sun Belt cities having some of the worst track records, according to the latest Dangerous by Design report, released today.

    By • July 12, 2022
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    To attract procurement talent, governments need to show candidates what’s special about the job

    To attract procurement talent, governments need to show candidates what’s special about the job

    By Michael Keating • July 8, 2022
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    Report: Administrators are embracing workplace diversity, equitable hiring practices

    Report: Administrators are embracing workplace diversity, equitable hiring practices

    By Andy Castillo • July 8, 2022
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    City on-road emissions targets proposed by Biden administration

    The Transportation Department wants to require state DOTs and metropolitan planning organizations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from travel on National Highway System roads in their regions. 

    By • July 8, 2022
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    Virtual crisis care: How real-time telemedicine counseling can improve outcomes and conserve resources

    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 nation...

    By Brian Erickson • July 7, 2022
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    GAO urges EPA, NOAA to do more about harmful algal blooms

    The growing issue causes economic harm to communities when it closes lakes and deters tourism activity, and hurts health when it leads to toxins in water supplies or respiratory issues.

    By Katie Pyzyk • July 5, 2022
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    Sustainability initiatives take center stage in Florida county

    Sustainability initiatives take center stage in Florida county

    By Michael Keating • June 30, 2022
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    Three U.S. cities to adopt Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge-winning project to combat climate change

    Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced that seven global cities, including three in the United States, will be adopting Stockholm’s Biochar Project, which turns plant waste from parks and homes into a charcoal-like substance that residents can use in their yards to help combat climate change.

    By Michelle Havich • June 29, 2022
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    Six cities and counties will take stock of underutilized assets in Rethinking Revenue incubator

    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 Govern...

    By Andy Castillo • June 27, 2022
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    The vast, untapped potential of city procurement

    The procurement process — often governed by complex regulations and overworked staff — typically occurs outside public view. That needs to change if it's to help the community meet its environmental and social goals.

    By Sascha Haselmayer • June 27, 2022
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    Generational differences present an opportunity to reinvent public sector service delivery

    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 major t...

    By Nadia Hansen • June 26, 2022
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    Report: Local and state governments are facing a retention crisis; the worst could be yet to come

    Report: Local and state governments are facing a retention crisis; the worst could be yet to come

    By Andy Castillo • June 24, 2022
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    Mayors’ top 4 priorities in 2022: NLC’s State of the Cities report

    With federal dollars on the way, infrastructure reigned supreme for the second year in a row, according to the National League of Cities’ annual analysis of U.S. state of the city addresses.

    By Danielle McLean • June 24, 2022
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    HUD announces $365M package to address unsheltered homelessness

    In what the Biden administration described as “a first-of-its-kind” package, HUD will distribute millions of dollars in grants for homeless outreach and permanent housing and support services, plus 4,000 new rental assistance vouchers.

    By Danielle McLean • June 23, 2022
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    Transportation, labor, business, environmental groups object to Biden gas tax holiday proposal

    The administration's plan for a three-month suspension of federal fuel taxes to help alleviate high prices received bipartisan pushback.

    By • June 23, 2022
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    Oklahoma City puts the focus on employees when implementing changes in office technology

    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 City o...

    By Stephen Fuller • June 22, 2022
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    Transit worker shortage could be exacerbated by proposed federal drug testing rules, labor leader says

    With transit agencies, Amtrak and airlines pressed for workers, the president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, said changes could cause some employees to lose their jobs and deter potential hires.

    By • June 22, 2022