Governance & Finance: Page 8

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    Ransomware is a growing threat, but local governments are training staffers to be more aware

    More cities and counties are at risk of ransomware attacks in 2025, with the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals and the growing reliance on digital infrastructure. Local governments can enhance their cybersecurity posture by adopting a comprehensive and proactive approach to security.

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 5, 2025
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    Scott Turner confirmed as HUD secretary

    Turner helped establish opportunity zones, an economic development tool, when he served in the first Trump administration.

    By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 5, 2025
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    On housing, mayors see path forward with Trump

    “Housing should not be a partisan issue,” one mayor said during a National League of Cities housing summit. But the president’s immigration policies are a concern.

    By Danielle McLean • Feb. 5, 2025
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    San Francisco illegally fired workers seeking COVID vaccine religious exemption, 9th Circuit says

    The record didn’t show that the City and County of San Francisco “seriously considered any religious accommodation,” according to the court.

    By Ryan Golden • Feb. 5, 2025
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    OpenAI unveils AI service designed for U.S. government agencies

    ChatGPT Gov was designed to accommodate “non-public sensitive data” in a secure self-hosting environment, according to the company.

    By • Feb. 3, 2025
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    How ERP automation is helping local governments tackle regulatory change

    ERP automation simplifies compliance by unifying operations, generating accurate reports and reducing human error.

    By Matt Parks • Feb. 3, 2025
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    The Smart Cities Outlook for 2025: Change is coming

    From new federal policies to growing technologies like AI and robotaxis, cities will encounter many changes while they continue to tackle housing, homelessness, climate and equity issues.

    By Smart Cities Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025
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    Zeldin is confirmed as the new EPA administrator. What’s next?

    The former New York representative will helm the agency as it navigates executive orders pausing climate programs and reviews pending regulations that could affect the waste and recycling industries.

    By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace • Updated Jan. 30, 2025
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    Nature- and health-inspired facilities will help cities and counties reach sustainability goals

    Buildings account for a third or more of carbon emissions, and local officials can make big strides toward greater sustainability by prioritizing adoption of green building standards for all new residential and commercial construction.

    By Michael Keating • Jan. 29, 2025
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    Securing state and local elections: The critical role of data protection

    Candidate websites, voter registration databases and other political resources may be vulnerable to cyberattacks. To mitigate these risks, agencies must fortify their cybersecurity frameworks with zero-trust principles, encryption, security service edge solutions and mobile endpoint detection and response.

    By Jim Coyle • Jan. 29, 2025
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    State lawmaker seeks ban in new shot at algorithmic pricing

    Landlords’ use of automated rent-setting software is “plainly illegal,” Sen. Jess Salomon in Washington state says.

    By Robert Freedman • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Less grind, better results: AI makes government work better

    Stanford’s Hoover Institution surveyed over 1,000 government employees and uncovered some eye-opening trends. Discover the surprising truth about AI in local government.

    Jan. 27, 2025
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    5 critical elements of effective human-centered design in the public sector

    A growing number of government agencies are looking to leverage human-centered design principles to improve services for their constituents, increase awareness of those services and give people the tools to access them.

    By Allison Torpey and Rose Barcklow • Jan. 24, 2025
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    What Trump’s infrastructure funding pause means for cities

    A judge in the U.S. District Court of Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Monday to "immediately restore withheld funds." The White House has appealed the order.

    By • Updated Feb. 13, 2025
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    Trump nominates Steven Bradbury for deputy transportation secretary

    Bradbury served in the first Trump administration. He may face Democratic opposition for his views on EVs and greenhouse gas emission rules.

    By • Jan. 23, 2025
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    Exemplary Public Servants

    AC&C announces the winners of the Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant awards for 2024

    Selected by the editorial staff of AC&C, this year’s winners reflect the best of community projects completed in 2024 and some dedicated public servants from across the country.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
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    Trump freezes IRA funding

    Trump also revoked what he calls the Biden administration's “EV mandate” and pulled out of the Paris climate agreement as part of several energy-related actions.

    By Kate Magill • Jan. 22, 2025
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    Schools, hospitals, churches no longer protected from immigration raids

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security lifted the practice of avoiding immigration enforcement at locations previously designated "protected areas" by the Biden administration.

    By Kara Arundel • Updated Jan. 23, 2025
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    Cities and counties should ID their IT assets as they work to eliminate ransomware risks

    There is a process that cities and counties should follow to ensure the security of their IT systems. Local governments should first identify all their assets and understand their cybersecurity posture.

    By Michael Keating • Jan. 21, 2025
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    Biden urges mayors to continue the climate change fight

    Then-President Biden and then-Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke at a U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting Jan. 17.

    By Danielle McLean • Jan. 21, 2025
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    5 ways builders say Trump can support construction

    The Associated General Contractors of America itemized priorities for the new administration that will help bolster building activity.

    By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 21, 2025
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    Surface transportation reauthorization a top priority for House T&I committee

    Separately, President Donald Trump put a freeze on new federal regulations and also ordered a halt to federal funding of electric vehicle charging stations.

    By • Jan. 21, 2025
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    Carahsoft, Dynamo AI partner to offer generative AI solutions to public sector

    “We are looking forward to making Dynamo AI’s generative AI solutions more easily accessible to the public sector,” Carahsoft's Brian O’Donnell said in a statement.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
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    States ramp up efforts to cut their grocery taxes

    Kansas just eliminated its tax on food ingredients, while at least four other states are working to cut or reduce theirs.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Opinion

    We need another infrastructure law

    Carlo Scissura has a message for Congress and President-elect Trump: Building a stronger country can’t stop now.

    By Carlo Scissura • Jan. 16, 2025