How a School District Did Away with Snow Days
In Anderson, South Carolina, school officials traded inclement weather closures for remote learning.
Big Tech Must Help Cities Bridge The Divide
COMMENTARY | The two should view each other as "co-creators, sharing tools and information," according to the head of Bloomberg Philanthropies' What Works Cities.
Considering a State Bank for Local Governments
Proponents say it could help with infrastructure financing, particularly for smaller jurisdictions. Bankers are skeptical.
The Importance of Looking Beyond Your Own Boundaries
Route Fifty’s executive editor shares insights covering state and local government day in and day out for nearly five years.
8 Things Governments Can Do to Use Disruptive Technology Better
Making sure officials know what things like artificial intelligence do is a good starting point, according to a new report.
Why Local Governments Aren’t All Aboard the Blockchain Train
From high costs of implementation to more pressing regulatory concerns, current barriers to entry make the technology difficult to implement.
Latest School Superintendent Salary Figures Highlighted in New Research
The figures show variations between male and female superintendents and school district sizes.
A New Call to Scrap Portland’s Unusual Form of Government
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Proposal would shutter Syracuse freeway … Palo Alto parking garage proposal scrutinized … and Massachusetts vaporizer tax.
New Accounting Standards Could Disrupt Access to Financing
COMMENTARY | Start planning now to make sure your finance team is prepared for GASB changes.
The Case For Helping Local Government Employees Better Manage Their Finances
“It’s not just the right thing for employers to do,” says the co-author of a new report. “It also makes good business sense.”
Impeachment Petitions Prompt Response From Pittsburgh Mayor’s Office
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Indiana bill would scrap child-labor rules … Pacific Northwest measles update … and N.J. offshore wind geophysical surveying.
Streamlining Local Health Department Inspections and Permitting
No two agencies are alike, which made designing a software solution for preconfigured forms and procedures difficult in the past.
Is State and Local Cybersecurity Maturing Fast Enough?
Failure to use artificial intelligence to manage cyber programs and lack of cyber insurance remain weak points for governments.
A Warning for Elected Officials on Social Media—Court Says Don't Block Critics
A social media page can be the equivalent of a public meeting, a federal appellate court found for the first time last week.
City Leader Wants Residents to Try Balancing the Parks and Rec Budget
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Federal shutdown delays hurricane recovery funds … another Flint water crisis plea deal …. and confusion comes with Conn. town’s pay-per-bag trash collection proposal.
The Benefits of Being a Mayor Between Separate Stints as Governor
Something that paved the way for the success of Jerry Brown’s second tour as California governor: His eight years at Oakland City Hall.
10 Tips for Becoming a Better Leader
No one comes to this role fully prepared for the challenges.
Before States and Localities Can Respond to Disasters, FEMA Must Coordinate Advance Contracts Better
A new federal report report on 2017 advance contracts found the agency’s coordination on disaster response remains wanting.
How States Can Balance Saving for a Rainy Day and Other Priorities
The case for rules tied to revenue volatility.
When Rehiring Retired Public Workers, Guidelines Can Be Key
New research takes a look at post-retirement employment policies in states across the U.S.
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