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Tag Archives: december 2020

CAHOOTS serves as crisis intervention resource in its communities

The Municipal Posted on April 15, 2021 by Lauren CaggianoApril 15, 2021
CAHOOTS

Law enforcement and mental health don’t have to be mutually exclusive or even at odds. In fact an innovative model out of the Eugene-Springfield, metro area of Oregon is answering the call — literally.           A program of White Bird … Continue reading →

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Owensboro, Ky., avoids rise in unemployment during pandemic

The Municipal Posted on January 28, 2021 by Andrew MentockJanuary 28, 2021
unemployment

In addition to impacting the health of millions of Americans, the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the economy, causing millions to lose their jobs. At its peak, the United States’ unemployment rate increased by 10.3 percentage points in April, hitting a … Continue reading →

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Digital signatures yield safety and efficiencies

The Municipal Posted on January 18, 2021 by Thomas O'BrienJanuary 18, 2021
safety

Beware the Ides of March. Shakespeare’s warning in his play “Julius Caesar” proved true in March 2020 for an entire nation when the acceleration of coronavirus infections forced the United States to shut down its economy in the face of … Continue reading →

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Cities search for workforce housing solutions

The Municipal Posted on January 14, 2021 by Amanda DemsterJanuary 14, 2021
housing

Offering adequate, affordable workforce housing can be a challenge. As cities continue to grow and add jobs, many find their current housing situations are lacking, with many people commuting in from other locations to work. Many cities are tackling this … Continue reading →

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Overcoming racial unrest: A primer

The Municipal Posted on January 3, 2021 by Ray BaloghDecember 30, 2020
racial

On June 2, 2020, the citizenry of Ferguson, Mo., did something powerful. In a citywide gesture of solidarity — an exercise in community empowerment — a hopeful venture to put the city on the path of reconciliation, healing and inclusion — the electorate selected Ella … Continue reading →

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Towns get creative to give Christmas trees second life

The Municipal Posted on December 30, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyDecember 30, 2020
christmas

According to the National Christmas Tree Association, there are 20 million real Christmas trees sold in the United States each year. Each of these trees is decorated for a few weeks, only to be disposed of when their needles start … Continue reading →

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Cities come alive to light up the holidays

The Municipal Posted on December 24, 2020 by Janet PattersonDecember 23, 2020
holidays

In the darkest season of the year, some municipalities come to life with the lush colors of the holiday season. It’s that time when the lights come out of the boxes and bins, and trees and shrubbery take on a … Continue reading →

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Holiday light display in Central Park, Warsaw, Indiana

The Municipal Posted on December 14, 2020 by Janet PattersonDecember 14, 2020
holiday

Halfway across the country in Warsaw, Ind., holiday figures, once owned by Oakland Athletics team owner Charles Finley, spend the season lighting the city’s Central Park. The light display came by way of Dream Lake in southern Indiana where Warsaw … Continue reading →

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Dedicated to service: Pineville, La., Mayor Clarence Fields

The Municipal Posted on December 11, 2020 by Julie YoungDecember 11, 2020
pineville

When Clarence Fields was elected to the Pineville, La., City Council in 1998, he had no interest in becoming a full-time public servant. He had a good job with the Central Louisiana Electric Company, or CLEC, and enjoyed a well-earned … Continue reading →

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How COVID-19 is affecting cities’ coffers

The Municipal Posted on December 4, 2020 by Denise FedorowDecember 4, 2020
covid-19

As this year wraps up still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to take a look at how cities were affected and how they’re bracing for what could be some difficult fiscal years ahead. According to the … Continue reading →

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Innovative product reshapes concrete use forever

The Municipal Posted on December 1, 2020 by Sarah WrightNovember 30, 2020
concrete

In areas with harsh winter conditions, concrete takes a beating. Common deicers can result in calcium oxychloride growth that rots concrete joints, and freeze-and-thaw cycles cause surface delamination or scaling. Such deterioration proves frustrating when it occurs well before the … Continue reading →

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