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Public safety radio, transportation app, and library hot spots
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As tragic and devastating as disasters can be, the reality is that they are also an opportunity to rebuild smarter, stronger, and better than ever.
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Check out the best ideas in local government this week that you might have missed!
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Inspiring examples from local governments that are reaping the benefits of innovative approaches to operations.
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ICMA President-Elect Jane Brautigam, CTIO Xavier Hughes among presenters at FLACMA conference.
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Check out the best ideas in local government this week that you might have missed!
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ICMA affiliates in Bruges, Belgium, are taking steps to be more inclusive and accessible for all residents.
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Solving our nation's most gnarly issues involves strategies at the local level. This month's 'facts and stats' looks at the numbers behind these challenges.
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Check out the best ideas in local government this week that you might have missed!