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Some local governments want to allow conceal carry of a gun based only on cause. The Supreme Court will rule whether the Second Amendment allows this.
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Preliminary findings of ICMA's September 2021 survey highlight shared and unique priorities of larger and smaller communities.
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The lower courts have heard disparate impact disability cases under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act involving land use, jails and prison, and employment.
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Take a moment to congratulate the 2021 recipients!
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ICMA creates Equity Officer Institute to advance equity and inclusion in local government leadership.
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Now that the FDA has fully approved the Pfizer vaccine and President Biden has announced plans for a new OSHA rule to require employers with 100+ employees to be vaccinated or have weekly testing, managers must navigate additional legal, political, and public health challenges.
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Prioritizing day-to-day work over implementing improvements is a hard habit to break.
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The status quo is often inequitable and inefficient. The change process begins with data analysis and careful engagement of both local government stakeholders and impacted residents.
Congratulate your colleagues on their contributions and dedication to the profession.