Figuring Out What Makes the Best-Managed Cities Tick
‘What Works Cities,’ an expanding Bloomberg Philanthropies program, aims to create maturity models for municipal governments, using data to ‘get a better picture of what good looks like.’
Sometimes You Don’t Need to Think Outside the Box
One subtle lesson from the Code for America summit: Effective innovation doesn’t always require a big shift in mindset or a bold transformational idea.
State and Local Governments on East Coast Brace for Hurricane Joaquin’s Impacts
The storm itself may stay offshore, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be problems on land.
State and Local Takeaways From the White House’s New ‘Open Science’ Memo
Citizen science and crowdsourcing projects are engaging community stakeholders while improving the public’s science literacy.
When a City Government Faces Challenges, ‘You Either Rise to the Occasion or You Don’t’
An ICMA fellowship helped Tanisha Briley develop her talents for public service and succeed where many her age struggle. Now she’s a city manager.
Why Your Local Government Doesn’t Always Need a Designated Social Media Coordinator
It may take a ‘leap of faith,’ but a decentralized approach can empower employees and boost public engagement at the same time.
10 Questions Local Officials Need to Ask Their Budget Directors About Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability
Does your municipality rely on elastic revenue? How much does your General Fund rely on interfund transfers? Your finance team should know the answers to these questions and more.
Colorado Battle Over Local Control of Oil and Gas Drilling Far From Over
Does state law preempt local attempts to regulate fracking?
Can a National Park Save Northern Maine?
Debate over the North Woods Park proposal has raised federalism issues.
What’s the Coolest Idea, Project or Program You’ve Seen in Another Local Government?
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Download Our Route Fifty-ICMA E-Book: ‘What’s Next in Local Government?’
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Your State’s Tax System Probably Isn’t Fair
The fairest structures generally have lower sales and excise taxes, a new WalletHub survey shows.
These Are the Police Body Camera Questions State and Local Stakeholders Must Address Quickly
Law enforcement policies must be established before the video evidence piles up.
OpenGov Adds Greater Functionality for State and Local Administrators
Non-financial data can now be united with budget data in reports on the open data platform.
How Understanding ‘Travel Horizon’ Impacts on Personal Spending Will Improve Urban Planning
A new public-private data partnership aims to help cities close gaps in their transportation networks, reaching underserved communities while bringing in tax dollars.
Drone-Equipped Wind Turbine Inspections Are on the Rise
As public utilities build more turbines to keep up with local energy demands, the service stands to surpass the UAVs used in revenues.
Are Professional Firefighters Needed Today or a Drain on Resources?
A recent ‘Washington Post’ op-ed has sparked a robust discussion about the economics and realities impacting first responders.
Pittsburgh Prioritizes ‘Inclusive’ Tech Initiatives With New Innovation Roadmap
The city’s technology boom “must be accessible to all,” according to Mayor Bill Peduto.
This County Government Went All-In on Purchasing Cards
King County is now Washington state’s largest user of P-cards. And it’s saving a lot of money.
Check Out L.A.’s Growing Suite of Mobile Apps for City Workers
Here’s how the Controller’s Office has made it easier to plan time-off and access payroll information from an app.
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