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    UPDATE: Governor Cuomo announces New York State Plastic Bag Task Force

    The group will review information and proposed solutions from municipalities to develop a statewide plan on plastic bags.

    By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2017
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    How to mitigate odor issues amid the growth of organics processing

    As residents and regulators push back on high-profile facilities, industry professionals say community engagement is key.

    By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017
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    Top 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive

    From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    Rubicon announces second municipal partnership with Santa Fe, NM

    The deal will bring Rubicon's technology into city trucks to gain more detailed information on recycling rates and other indicators.

    By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017
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    Phoenix deploys new roll-off recycling stations across the city

    The eight "ECO Stations" are meant to expand recycling for multi-unit buildings and public spaces.

    By Cole Rosengren • March 6, 2017
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    Ontario's new 'zero waste' strategy geared toward circular economy model

    The Canadian province's 15-point plan puts a big emphasis on extended producer responsibility.

    By Cole Rosengren • March 2, 2017
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    More cities enlist sanitation workers to assist with law enforcement

    Programs in Spokane, WA and Kansas City, KS are the latest efforts to get help from workers who know their routes better than anyone else.

    By Cole Rosengren • March 1, 2017
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    Incubating an economy

    Cities are using different approaches to cultivate small business growth through publicly-funded incubators.

    By Jason Axelrod • Feb. 6, 2017
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    Best cities for liberals, conservatives, centrists

    Using numerous data sets, Livability.com reveals the cities that best match political leanings.

    By Derek Prall • Oct. 22, 2014
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    Wildlife causes problems in urban environments

    As cities grow, often they encroach on the natural habitats of potentially dangerous animals.

    By Derek Prall • Oct. 15, 2014
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    Beneficial Use to help erosion on Texas coast

    South Padre Island, Texas, protects its beaches, and by doing so, protects its assets.

    By Bridget Akridge • Nov. 17, 2013
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    Atlanta makes “immigrant-friendly” commitment (with related video)

    To foster a more thriving community, both culturally and economically, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed vowed Tuesday to enact policy that will make Georgia’s capital more welcoming to all nationalities.

    By Derek Prall • Oct. 23, 2013
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    Indemnification, Limitation of Liability and (Un)Intended Consequences

    An explanation of the differences between indemnification and limitation of liability, and two cases that illustrate what can go wrong.

    By Richard Pennington • Feb. 1, 2012
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    Ergonomics and police duty belts: easing their load

    Recommendations to ease the pain of critical equipment for police officers.

    By Kathy Espinoza • Feb. 5, 2010
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    It’s all in the numbers in South Carolina

    The winner of the NIGP Code Essay Contest traces South Carolina's journey to a usable system that captures detailed spend data based on the NIGP Code.

    By Norma Hall • Aug. 1, 2009
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    Don’t let volatility in raw material markets get you RAW

    In the current market environment, almost every kind of raw material is volatile. From a manufacturer’s perspective, “volatile price in the market” means that prices for raw materials—for one reason or another—are trending upward, sometimes sharply and unpredictably.

    By Paul Ghere • May 1, 2008
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    America’s tallest man

    Norfolk, Va., Deputy George Bell, has been officially declared America’s tallest man by the Guinness Book of World Records. Shown with his boss, Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe.

    Jan. 7, 2008
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    Two former Virgin Islands commissioners, businessman indicted in bribery and kickback scheme

    According to the indictment, the scheme involved: Dean Plaskett, 42, the former commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources; Marc Biggs, 42, the former commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Property and Procurement; and Leroy Marchena, 66, a local businessman.

    By Josh Cable • Nov. 26, 2007
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    Children’s Chances for Successful Life Vary Dramatically From State to State

    A child born in Virginia is significantly more likely to experience success throughout life than the average child born in the United States, while a

    Jan. 21, 2007
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    Illinois Struggles To Contain Rampant Spread Of Kudzu

    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.A fast gro...

    Feb. 23, 2005
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    Soldier Field Renovation Praised for Design, Environmental Efforts

    The new Soldier Field has won 13 awards since reopening to the public last year. Praise for the stadium, which was the city's largest public works project

    Aug. 10, 2004
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    Recent Maine Drought Worst In 50 Years

    The four year long drought of 1999-2002 was the most severe to hit Maine in more than 50 years, according to a new report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Maine District.

    May 27, 2004
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    Smile, You’re On Litter Cam

    As two West Virginia residents tossed out trash along Mystery Mountain in Mingo County, they had no idea they were starring on the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s hidden litter cam.

    May 14, 2004
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    Moose Born In Wisconsin After 100 Year Absence

    For the first time in more than a century, biologists have documented the birth of a wild moose in Wisconsin.

    March 3, 2003
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    LIGHTING/Convention center lets there be (natural) light

    Over the last decade, urban planners have transformed Chattanooga, Tenn., from a wasteland of empty warehouses and abandoned storefronts to a thriving tourism destination

    Sept. 1, 2001
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    Bringing down the dams

    “Dam it all!” That may well have been the cry of the nation’s engineers as the United States sought to industrialize, establish inland ports, settle the West and control flooding.

    By Beth Wade • June 1, 1999