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Podcast: Preemption & Taxation with Alexandria Zhang, Pew Research Center

Alexandria Zhang Research Officer Pew Research Center LinkedIn How states can help localities improve budget flexibility. Alexandria Zhang, a Research Officer at the Pew Research Center, joined the podcast to talk about her research on local tax limitations. She shared how limits on local government revenue imposed by state governments affect localities. She also makes … Continued

2021 Winners: Best Places to Work in Local Government

Inspired by Parks and Recreation’s Donna Meagle, the ELGL Best Local Government Workplaces Award recognizes the local governments that have developed, cultivated, and nurtured workplaces that encourage employee creativity, loyalty, and success. Local governments that are nominated will be asked to  share best practices to build out the ELGL content library on workforce development, employee … Continued

Best Places to Work 2021: City of Norfolk, VA

Each year, ELGL honors the “Best Places to Work in Local Government” by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. City of Norfolk, VA Web | Twitter | LinkedIn   Why they’re the best: Work-Life … Continued

Best Places to Work 2021: McHenry County, IL

Each year, ELGL honors the “Best Places to Work in Local Government” by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. McHenry County, IL Web Why they’re the best: Work-Life Balance & Benefits Programs they offer: … Continued

Best Places to Work 2021: City of Fort Collins, CO

Each year, ELGL honors the “Best Places to Work in Local Government” by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. City of Fort Collins, CO Web | Twitter | LinkedIn   Why they’re the best: … Continued

Member Profile: Michael Blumental

Michael Blumental Hyro COO LinkedIn What’s an interesting project or issue you’re currently working on? I’m fortunate to be part of an innovative project in which we are developing an accessible new way for businesses to get their own personalized AI based virtual assistants. We are offering a free COVID-19 chat bot that can help … Continued

Best Places to Work 2021: City of Parkland, FL

Each year, ELGL honors the “Best Places to Work in Local Government” by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. City of Parkland, Florida Web | Twitter Why they’re the best: Work-Life Balance & Benefits … Continued

Best Places to Work 2021: Pasco County, FL

Each year, ELGL honors the “Best Places to Work in Local Government” by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. Pasco County, FL Web | Twitter   Why they’re the best: Work-Life Balance & Benefits … Continued

Best Places to Work 2021: City of Hopkins, MN

Each year, ELGL honors the “Best Places to Work in Local Government” by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. Hopkins, MN Web Why they’re the best: Work-Life Balance & Benefits Programs they offer: Paid … Continued

COVID, Biking, & Sustainable Development

Today’s Buzz is brought to you by Marshall Curry, Program Manager for EPIC-N. You can find him on Twitter and LinkedIn What I’m Reading: In the Red: the US Failure to Deliver on a Promise of Racial Equality, UN SDSN What I’m listening to: Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald What I’m watching: Gold Cup soccer highlights Last … Continued

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