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Reno launches ‘Biggest Little Blockchain’ to test new record-keeping method

The Municipal Posted on January 19, 2023 by Kevin KilbaneJanuary 19, 2023
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The city of Reno, Nev., harnessed the capabilities of blockchain technology to put city officials, staff, customers and the public all on the same page. In the process, city officials learned some things that could be helpful to other communities … Continue reading →

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Dighton, Mass., police and fire connect through fiber

The Municipal Posted on December 23, 2022 by Denise FedorowDecember 22, 2022
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We all know technology makes us more efficient — when it works right, that is; otherwise, it can frustrate. That frustration is what the fire department of the town of Dighton, Mass., has been experiencing, but it is looking forward … Continue reading →

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Madison takes firefighter recruitment online

The Municipal Posted on November 23, 2022 by Dani MessickNovember 28, 2022
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The city of Madison, Wis.’s, fire department is forging a new path as it attempts to recruit trainees for this round of recruitment. In a traditional open house setting, folks are invited to the firehouse to speak in person with … Continue reading →

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Fort Worth becomes first city government to mine cryptocurrency

The Municipal Posted on November 21, 2022 by Staci ReafsnyderNovember 21, 2022
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Fort Worth, Texas, made history in April as the first city government to mine cryptocurrency. “This pilot program, launched by the Office of Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and the city of Fort Worth, in partnership with Texas Blockchain Council, … Continue reading →

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Bellevue, Wash., launches goal of eliminating roadway injuries and fatalities

The Municipal Posted on November 17, 2022 by Nicholette CarlsonNovember 17, 2022
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The city of Bellevue, Wash., has spent the last seven years working to make its streets safer with the Vision Zero plan. The Bellevue City Council passed a resolution providing the framework to pursue Vision Zero in December 2015. Five … Continue reading →

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The rise of the cyberattack and what municipalities should do to mitigate them

The Municipal Posted on November 7, 2022 by Staci ReafsnyderNovember 7, 2022
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Phishing emails. Hacked systems. Ransomed files. These terms have become all too familiar with reports all over the world from major news outlets. And, let’s not forget the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack in May 2021. Now, tensions are even higher, … Continue reading →

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Bringing broadband to rural communities

The Municipal Posted on March 28, 2022 by Mary Jane BogleMarch 28, 2022
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Improving internet access and digital literacy in rural communities is no small task. Multiple hurdles exist, not the least of which is a lack of infrastructure, as well as a lack of familiarity with the technology. These are challenges that … Continue reading →

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Challenge to stoke traffic solutions in West Lafayette

The Municipal Posted on March 22, 2022 by Lauren CaggianoMarch 22, 2022
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In Indiana, the Innovation Partners Institute at the Purdue Research Foundation — together with partners — is looking for new solutions to a familiar problem via the West Lafayette Smart Cities Challenge. Purdue University in West Lafayette has about 50,000 … Continue reading →

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Fairfax County discovers many benefits to ultraviolet for wastewater treatment

The Municipal Posted on February 7, 2022 by Dani MessickFebruary 7, 2022
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Fairfax County’s new ultraviolet water treatment facility earned an Envision Gold award for sustainability. The award-winning Noman M. Cole Jr. Pollution Control Plant is a 67-million-gallon-per-day wastewater treatment plant in Fairfax County, Va., that replaces the old sodium hypochlorite disinfection … Continue reading →

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Arizona installs dust detection warning system for drivers

The Municipal Posted on November 22, 2021 by Dani MessickNovember 22, 2021
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Between the two largest metropolitan areas in Arizona, near a town named Eloy, lies a dangerous stretch of I-10 where the Arizona Department of Transportation is taking action to protect drivers. “We looked at the whole stretch between Phoenix and … Continue reading →

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Keene unrolls needed infrastructure for electric vehicles

The Municipal Posted on November 12, 2021 by Jude StriebyNovember 12, 2021
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When it comes to unique happenings, the citizens of Keene, N.H., could mention their feat of breaking the world record for most jack-o’-lanterns on display, which happened several times during the state’s annual pumpkin festival from 1991 to 2014. The … Continue reading →

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