Governance & Finance: Page 43


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    The pandemic has led to big adjustments in procurement staffing in governments

    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 COVID-...

    By Michael Keating • May 26, 2021
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    Predicting travel rebound, Airbnb rolls out major feature upgrades

    The company is implementing a swath of changes, including to its City Portal, as CEO Brian Chesky said he anticipates the "biggest travel rebound in a century." 

    By Chris Teale • May 25, 2021
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    Stimulus funds poised to magnify impact of Economic Development Administration’s new equity focus

    The EDA has for the first time prioritized equity in its strategy as it looks to invest in underserved communities and prepare them for the jobs of the future.

    By Chris Teale • May 24, 2021
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    College Park, Georgia turns to Comcast for smart city solutions

    Learn how Comcast and College Park, GA partnered to design solutions that meet the city's unique needs.

    May 24, 2021
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    Mayors ‘reimagining public safety and policing’ in wake of recent violence

    One approach is to direct some 911 calls to mental health professionals rather than to police, said Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, while other local leaders are eyeing stimulus funds for community violence intervention efforts.

    By Cailin Crowe • May 21, 2021
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    New caucus brings local voices to halls of Congress

    The Former Local Elected Officials Caucus hopes to improve cooperation among levels of government, providing support during and after COVID-19 recovery.

    By Chris Teale • May 20, 2021
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    The debate over federal autonomous vehicle legislation

    Increased road deaths prompt calls for improved vehicle tech

    While some in Congress continue to talk up the promise of autonomous vehicles, others said existing technologies can help bring fatalities down now — and they warned of AVs' risks to safety and jobs.

    By Chris Teale • May 19, 2021
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    City-led communications can help combat vaccine hesitancy, researchers find

    Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka said it will take an "all hands on deck" approach to overcome vaccine hesitancy, and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell highlighted the role popular sports teams can play.

    By Chris Teale • May 18, 2021
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    Cities navigate how to maximize incoming American Rescue Plan funds

    Some of the $350 billion earmarked in the stimulus package is now being sent to strained state and local governments, tasked with making the most of the influx. "It's both exciting and terrifying," said Dayton, Ohio's city manager.

    By Maria Rachal • May 18, 2021
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    3x more US residents lack broadband access than FCC estimates: report

    Around 42 million people could not access high-speed internet in 2020, according to BroadbandNow, far above the 14.5 million estimated earlier this year by the Federal Communications Commission.

    By Chris Teale • May 14, 2021
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    Opinion

    Rethinking the ways cities can invest in vital neighborhoods

    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.COVID and the ...

    By Andre Brumfield • May 13, 2021
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    NJ lawmakers threaten new driving tax to fight NYC congestion pricing

    A proposal would charge out-of-state drivers state sales tax on top of any tolls they pay traveling between the two states and use the revenue to alleviate costs for New Jersey commuters. "We'll fight fire with fire," said Rep. Josh Gottheimer.

    By Chris Teale • May 12, 2021
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    Amid hyperloop, maglev hype, calls intensify to better fund Amtrak

    Supporters of emerging rail technologies called for federal funding at a congressional hearing last week, but existing service providers argued they should get top budgeting priority.

    By Chris Teale • May 11, 2021
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    Opinion

    How housing and property conditions can affect neighborhood stability

    Companies, owners, teams and players all measure success based on a goal or metric. In isolation, those goals and metrics often make sense—for example, percentage increase in top line sales year over year, or reduction in overhead costs year over year, or number of games won in a season, or batting average or bringing home the championship trophy.

    By Michael Halpern • May 10, 2021
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    High-speed rail gets moment in congressional spotlight

    At a congressional hearing Thursday, supporters of high-speed rail said it could cut congestion and connect communities, but troubled projects in California and Texas remain front of mind for cost-wary opponents.

    By Chris Teale • May 7, 2021
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    ‘We are simply not ready’ for EV charging at scale, House Republicans say, warning of China dependence

    During a hearing Wednesday on major clean-transportation legislation — part of the Biden administration's $174 billion proposal to bolster electric vehicles — Republicans said the plan strips away consumer choice.

    By Robert Walton • May 7, 2021
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    Opinion

    The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisis

    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.Every four...

    By Josh Mallamud • May 7, 2021
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    Opinion

    How local government can use proactive health monitoring and outreach to improve community health outcomes

    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.For many years...

    By Larry Morrissey • May 5, 2021
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    NYC removes EV exemption cap, blocking Revel ride-hailing service

    The Taxi and Limousine Commission voted Tuesday to remove the EV exemption for new for-hire vehicle licenses, which could have allowed the company to put 50 Teslas on city streets.

    By Chris Teale • Updated June 24, 2021
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    Miami methodically stockpiles procurement talent through purposeful recruitment

    Miami methodically stockpiles procurement talent through purposeful recruitment

    By Michael Keating • April 30, 2021
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    Lime taps user base for Complete Streets advocacy

    The "People-First Cities" campaign encourages users to advocate for safe local infrastructure. The company said it hopes its presence in red states will push Republican lawmakers to support Biden's infrastructure package. 

    By Cailin Crowe • April 30, 2021
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    New York lawmakers pass bill requiring all new vehicle sales be zero-emissions by 2035

    The measure now awaits Gov. Andrew Cuomo's signature. His office says a decision has not been made yet, but the state is committed to electrifying its transportation sector.

    By Robert Walton • April 30, 2021
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    NLC calls for engagement, proper training for facial recognition tech

    The report urges cities to limit the scope of the technology and have rigorous data standards to protect privacy, but opponents say that's not enough.

    By Chris Teale • April 29, 2021
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    Cleantech incubator part of Houston’s goal to be ‘energy transition capital’

    One year after the city unveiled its Climate Action Plan, the incubator said it has 30 startups ready to move into its 40,000-square-foot Greentown Labs space.

    By Chris Teale • April 23, 2021
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    Opinion

    3 ways to improve citizen engagement with Millennials and Gen-Z

    American City & County Associate Editor Jason Axelrod offers insights on citizen engagement based on his reporting and on being a Millennial himself

    By Jason Axelrod • April 23, 2021