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Five things local governments need to know about the sharing economy.
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Check out the best ideas in local government this week that you might have missed!
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To gain a better understanding of the energy challenges, ICMA conducted a survey in 2019 with Indiana University's O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
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Check out the best ideas in local government this week that you might have missed!
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The Solar in Your Community Challenge encouraged teams to demonstrate innovative business and financial models to expand solar access.
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Discover how building a strong brand drove tourism and economic development for the city of Montrose.
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It is not surprising that there exists a confidence crisis among women. Systemic issues persist.
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This week we share Government Experience Awards 2019 winners (city and county), who are offering citizens increasingly sophisticated digital user experiences.
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Ethics by design: The impact of form of government on municipal corruption reveals strength of professional management.