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Meaningful collaboration to address important cross-jurisdictional issues
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A PM Special Supplement exploring what it means to be a woman in local government today
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The ICMA Executive Board met virtually on February 11-12, 2022. Here is a summary of the major actions undertaken by the board.
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ICMA Executive Board issued two public censures during its February 12 meeting.
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Nominations close March 11.
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On its third try will the Supreme Court rule that the First Amendment Free Speech Clause may trump non-discriminations laws/ordinances in some instances?
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ICMA partnered with Chris Fabian, founder, and CEO of ResourceX, and Jessica Clarke, deputy city manager of Takoma Park, Maryland, to discuss a game plan that ensures the equitable distribution of ARPA funds during their Prioritizing ARPA Resources for Equity Initiatives webinar.
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An overview of local government structure in the United States
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Local governments, along with their community members and artists, can use art and cultural activities to renovate and reconstruct public spaces.