The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve …
WEBMay 7, 2021 — Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers releases a report card on America’s infrastructure. The group analyzes 18 infrastructure elements from transit and roadways to energy and broadband. This year, America’s infrastructure scored a C-. Let’s reflect on that: C- is a near-failing grade. While it is …
Genesee County and Plug Power break ground on largest green …
WEBNov 11, 2021 — Alternative energy technology provider Plug Power has begun construction on a state-of-the-art green hydrogen manufacturing facility at the Western New York Science, Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) in Alabama, N.Y. in Genesee County. New York Governor Kathy Hochul joined local government leaders to break ground on the project, which will also include a 450-megawatt […]
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WEBYou can access the print editions of American City & County and Government Procurement online through sleek, interactive web viewers. Click either logo below to access an archive of that magazine’s issues since 2009. Fill out the form below to subscribe to the Government Procurement digital edition. How to navigate the American City […]
CJIS raises a high bar for cybersecurity in law enforcement
WEBJun 22, 2023 — There has never been a more important time for state agencies, police departments and other organizations that handle criminal justice data to be aligned and compliant in their cybersecurity policies and practices.
Report: Local and state governments are facing a retention crisis; …
WEBJun 24, 2022 — When the pandemic struck in 2020, public retention was hit hard: jobs in local government plummeted by 8.5 percent; state employment dropped by 4.4 percent.
Roadway improvements, traffic safety research recognized in latest ...
WEBOct 6, 2021 — From long-life pavement markings on rural roads in North Carolina to dynamic speed feedback signs installed in a Wisconsin community that’s frequented by walkers, each of the seven projects highlighted in the latest biannual National Roadway Safety Awards announced Wednesday is unique, but their collective goal is the same—reduce roadway fatalities. Data from the National Highway Traffic ...
More about the Municipal Cost Index - American City and County
WEBThe Municipal Cost Index (MCI) made its first appearance in American City & County in September 1978. It was designed to determine the rate of inflation of municipal cost — the cost of providing services to residents of our cities and counties.
Local governments can score sustainability points several ways
WEBNov 1, 2022 — Cities and counties can achieve some fast sustainability wins in the short term, says Mikayla Hoskins, an associate on the cities team at Buro Happold, a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy and a global practice of consulting engineers and advisers.The firm offers its clients expertise in structural engineering, sustainability, lighting design, mobility and other areas.
About Us - American City and County
WEBAug 10, 2018 — About American City & County American City & County has been the voice of state and local government since 1909. The site serves a powerful audience of city, county and state officials who are charged with developing and implementing government policy, programs and projects. American City & County is …
New year, new technology: How local governments can …
WEBMar 11, 2022 — How effective is the current cybersecurity technology that exists within state and local governments? Heading into 2022, it is critical that state and local IT leaders ask themselves this question and begin to evaluate and update the current systems in place.