Governance & Finance: Page 6

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    From legacy systems to cloud mastery: The path forward for local government ERP

    ERP modernization positions local governments to meet modern demands while ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.

    By Grant Halsey • April 9, 2025
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    NYC congestion pricing is seeing positive results, but its future rests largely on Trump: MIT panel

    Experts say congestion pricing has ushered in "dramatic improvements" to New York City traffic since Jan. 5, but the future of the program remains uncertain.

    By • April 4, 2025
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    Housing, utilities and food among top US needs in 2024: United Way

    People across the country “are struggling to meet their basic needs,” UWW President and CEO Angela Williams said.

    By • April 2, 2025
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    Georgia County Streamlines Access to Supplies for Public Health, Medical Examiner, Fire & EMS Teams

    Success Story: Cobb County | Atlanta, Georgia

    By OMNIA Partners • April 1, 2025
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    Carahsoft Helps Bolster Cybersecurity Protection

    Mid-Atlantic State Government Agency Procures Advanced Endpoint Threat Protection Service

    By OMNIA Partners • April 1, 2025
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    Procurement’s Vital Role in Emergency Planning

    Preparing for a disaster tomorrow begins with a plan today. Whether the emergency is as minor as water damage from a broken pipe or as significant as a large-scale disaster, procurement professionals who have a coordinated plan in place can lead the way to faster response and recovery.

    By OMNIA Partners • April 1, 2025
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    FEMA disaster preparedness role could decrease following Trump executive order

    The order tasks local governments with playing a "more active" role in disaster preparedness.

    By • March 28, 2025
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    For some cities, the path to sustainability, resilience starts with strong emergency response systems

    One of the keys to achieving sustainability goals is by developing a comprehensive framework that can help communities become more resilient.

    By Michael Keating • March 27, 2025
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    Trump administration mulls use of federal land to address affordable housing crisis

    Two federal departments formed a task force to explore working with states and local governments to build affordable housing on federal land.

    By • March 21, 2025
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    Building resilient supply chains: Strategies for state procurement success in times of disruption

    State procurement offices are at the forefront of developing new strategies to maintain business continuity in times of unpredictability.

    By Rebecca Montaño-Smith • March 21, 2025
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    Maryland officials failed to test Key Bridge vulnerability

    The National Transportation Safety Board said the span was nearly 30 times above the acceptable risk threshold and urged owners to evaluate 68 older bridges across the country.

    By Zachary Phillips • March 21, 2025
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    Nearly 3,000 city leaders gathered in Washington last week. Here’s what they had to say.

    Mayors, council members and nonprofit leaders heard from Vice President JD Vance, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and others at the National League of Cities meeting.

    By • March 21, 2025
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    Mobile servicing and specialized service centers keep public sector fleets in good working order

    Local government fleet managers want to keep their vehicles rolling. Fleet service options can help keep vehicles on the road.

    By Michael Keating • March 20, 2025
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    Can USDOT kill California high-speed rail?

    Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told the Federal Railroad Administration to review the Los Angeles-to-San Francisco project with an eye toward clawing back $4 billion in federal funds.

    By • March 20, 2025
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    These cities underwent the most (and least) changes in the past five years, study says

    A recent study conducted explores which U.S. cities have undergone the biggest transformations over the past five years—and which have remained largely the same.

    March 19, 2025
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    (2025). "EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Launches the Greatest Day of Deregulation in American History" [Video]. Retrieved from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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    EPA to review ‘waters of the U.S.’ rule

    The rule defines which wetlands or bodies of water fall under the Clean Water Act. The three previous presidential administrations have adjusted its scope.

    By Mary Salmonsen • March 19, 2025
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    Top govtech trends for 2025

    Amid rising economic pressures, workforce shortages and shifting citizen expectations, emerging technologies and approaches like AI and network-powered procurement will redefine what's possible for state and local governments in the year ahead.

    By Tom Amburgey • March 18, 2025
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    City leaders name housing, public safety and infrastructure as top issues

    The National League of Cities Congressional City Conference brought together 3,000 city leaders to discuss these issues, with appearances from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Vice President JD Vance.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    Up to $51B in transportation grant awards at risk, advocacy group says

    Transportation for America analyzed a leaked Department of Transportation policy memo that targets road safety, bicycle and electric vehicle infrastructure projects.

    By • March 17, 2025
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    Choose from a variety of fuel storage tanks to meet municipal needs

    Fuel storage tanks serve a variety of applications in local government, including generator backup, fleets and grounds maintenance.

    By Michael Keating • March 13, 2025
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    JD Vance calls for zoning, regulation reform to improve housing affordability

    Vice President JD Vance, speaking at the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, also blamed immigrants for competing with U.S. citizens for housing.

    By • March 13, 2025
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    EPA revisiting dozens of climate, environment rules in ‘day of deregulation’

    The agency said it would roll back a range of rules and programs, including some that are foundational to its efforts to address climate change. A new WOTUS definition is expected, as well as rollbacks to an emissions reporting program.

    By Jacob Wallace • March 13, 2025
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    New approaches to procurement can drive innovation in public transit

    The lengthy process from RFP to equipment delivery can result in trains that are already obsolete when they go into service. New technologies and procurement approaches could help.

    By Gabriel J. Lopez-Bernal • March 13, 2025
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    Mayors condemn ongoing federal funding freeze

    Infrastructure, child care, Meals on Wheels and after-school programs are among those impacted, elected officials and nonprofit leaders said at a National League of Cities meeting this week.

    By • March 12, 2025
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    The federal government ‘clawed back’ grant money from an NYC bank account—here’s why that’s possible

    A lawsuit filed by New York City against the Trump administration raises the question: Can the federal government recoup grant money from a city's bank account? From a technical standpoint, the answer is yes.

    By • March 11, 2025