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A recent report by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Centre for Public Impact reveals that city administrators are interested in using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the efficiency and quality of life for residents. The report states that 96% of city staff members expressed interest in using generative AI, and 78% of the 80 mayors surveyed said they are interested or extremely interested in its use. The mayors' main concerns revolved around implementation, the impact on city services and efficiency, ethical considerations, workforce transformation, and job impact. The report suggests that the adoption of generative AI could increase significantly in the coming years and highlights its potential benefits, such as predicting trends, improving emergency responses, and targeting resources for infrastructure enhancements. [Extracted from the article]

If not, then Flint residents will lose out on trash and recycling carts provided by the $4.3 million grant program, according to the Mayor's office. Priority Waste provides waste and recycling services for Flint residents. The Flint Mayor's Office warns residents that the city could miss out on a $4.3 million grant-funded program if the City Council drags its feet. [Extracted from the article]

Data from 2020 and 2021 were used in the audit and found that the city typically had an insufficient number of refuse and recycling workers to complete daily routes. A recent audit of Pittsburgh, PA's recycling program proved that a shortage of city refuse workers caused delays with curbside recycling pickup. [Extracted from the article]

Established in 2006 by Alex Cano in Beaufort, SC, Pro has grown to become a leading independent waste-hauling company in South Carolina's Low Country region. B About Coastal Waste & Recycling: b Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Coastal Waste & Recycling is a privately owned solid waste & recycling company with 22 locations in Florida and Georgia, and South Carolina. B BOCA RATON, FL b - Coastal Waste & Recycling is pleased to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of Pro Disposal LLC, a distinguished family-owned waste and recycling company. [Extracted from the article]

Baltimore County, Md. Started a new textile and clothing recycling program last month and, judging by the usage, the community is embracing the program. So far, the feedback from Baltimore County residents about the textile recycling program has been positive. [Extracted from the article]

Keep Lexington Beautiful (KBL) has five recycling trailers that are parked at the Glenn Hawks City Service Building as, currently, KBL has no businesses, organizations, or entities, willing to tow them to and from area schools where they collect recycling. Every KBL trailer needs to be towed weekly to the Lexington Area Solid Waste Agency (LASWA), which is located nine miles north of Lexington. Elvia Montes, KLB Executive Director, says she is disappointed that the trailers are grounded but remains hopeful that a community member will help her with the trailers. [Extracted from the article]

At its worst point, the cyberattack shut down the city's municipal court system, restricted record keeping and took the library's computers and online payment system offline. More than a month after a crippling ransomware attack on May 3, administrators from Dallas, Texas say they've restored more than 90% of the city's network. [Extracted from the article]

Because the credentials are verified in a distributed ledger, there's no need for other agencies to re-validate and store the data. There's no need for every city and county agency to redundantly validate the data for every transaction - and then store and protect the data in perpetuity. [Extracted from the article]

Joining the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Recycling Partnership, the Mahoning County Solid Waste District is hoping to help bring an educational outreach recycling program to Mahoning County. "Recycling properly saves our programs money by lowering processing fees, reducing the cost of sending recyclable materials to the landfill, supports jobs and improves the health of the environment.". [Extracted from the article]

Javier Joven, Mayor of Odessa, says he would like to see the city provide recycling services, but it's not economically viable as budget cuts are needed. Odessa, Texas will no longer be providing recycling services to residents of the city. [Extracted from the article]

The Dallas Police Department and city's websites are back online as of Sunday, Bill Zielinski, CIO for the City of Dallas, said during a city council public safety committee meeting. Dallas officials on Monday said critical services have been restored following a widespread outage caused by last week's ransomware attack. [Extracted from the article]

Accordingly, Jennifer Merriott's illegal-exaction claim fails because the... fee was not illegal." Jennifer Merriott, on behalf of citizens and taxpayers, filed a class-action lawsuit against the city in Sebastian County Circuit Court for the misuse of sanitation fees. Judge Tabor had determined the fee was fair and reasonable but found that an illegal exaction occurred because the city deceived its citizens by failing to disclose it wasn't using the fee for recycling. [Extracted from the article]

Dallas is reeling from a ransomware attack just as early voting is slated to begin for a municipal general election that will determine the mayorship and council district representatives. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia on Thursday said police operations have been significantly impacted by the outage. [Extracted from the article]

From silos within governments to walls that have historically kept the public and private sectors separate, "All the boundaries are increasingly being dissolved." From the way people communicate to daily work norms, technology and other drivers are encouraging unprecedented collaboration in local governments, disintegrating walls that have traditionally kept organizations siloed. [Extracted from the article]

However, by accessing and sharing data from multiple sources in an integrated operational view, organizations can improve situational awareness, communication and coordination, enabling faster and more efficient responses from vital public services. By employing data and technology to intelligently solve problems, cities ensure better use of their resources, provide better community services and build the foundations for a safer, more resilient future. B Taking collaboration city-wide b For example, the city of Manaus, Brazil, has established the City Cooperation Center, which houses emergency services, transportation and other agencies. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the key technology trends that state and local governments will focus on in 2024. It highlights the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving government services and decision-making, emphasizing the need for reliable and secure data infrastructure to support AI solutions. The article also emphasizes the growing sustainability efforts of state and local agencies, encouraging the use of sustainable systems to reduce emissions and save taxpayer dollars. Additionally, it discusses the importance of cloud technology in streamlining government operations and suggests the implementation of advanced IT systems, such as container-based applications, for improved citizen services. Overall, the article emphasizes the commitment of state and local governments to innovation and a sustainable future. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Centre for Public Impact reveals that while there is significant interest among mayors in using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to improve city services and efficiency, adoption rates remain low. The report found that 96% of city staff members expressed interest in using generative AI, and 78% of the 80 mayors surveyed said they are interested or extremely interested in its use. However, only 2% of cities reported actively using generative AI, with 69% testing or exploring the technology. The main barriers to adoption cited by mayors include budget constraints, technical expertise, and ethical considerations. Bloomberg Philanthropies has launched a web-based platform called City AI Connect to help officials develop and test AI applications, with 100 cities currently participating. [Extracted from the article]

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made headlines in recent months for both its potential to advance humanity and for its possible pitfalls. I look forward to seeing how the MyCity AI chatbot unlocks the potential of small-business owners across our city, allowing them to focus on what they do best - growing their businesses", said First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright in the statement. [Extracted from the article]

Thanks to the state Department of Environmental Protection's Sustainable Materials Recovery Program, towns across Franklin County and the North Quabbin region will receive $157,635 in grants to support their recycling programs. The grants are calculated based on a scale created by the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program that is based on the different recycling and waste diversion programs each town offers. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the concept of repurposing farmland in three almond pilot areas in the San Joaquin Valley in California, where water shortages has temporarily removed acreage from production.

Australia's federal government recently announced a $13 million project to fund a composting facility large enough to process food and garden waste in Canberra, the nation's capital. The project with collect waste from 5,000 households and is expected to divert 50,000 tonnes of organic waste. [Extracted from the article]

No one community can solve cross-jurisdictional challenges alone - that's a concept that's at the heart of a new initiative launched by the National League of Cities (NLC) and WastewaterSCAN that brings no-cost wastewater monitoring services to local governments. Once identified, WastewaterSCAN will provide participating communities with information about their wastewater levels and help them shape public health responses. [Extracted from the article]

Following the passage of SB 1383, Carmel Valley is getting ready to initiate an organics recycling program. Residents who use city services will receive a kitchen pail and green composting bin. The widely-discussed California legislation aims to divert 75 percent of organics waste sent to landfills by 2025. [Extracted from the article]

During his nomination hearing July 28, chief agricultural negotiator nominee Doug McKalip shared with Senate Finance Committee members the experiences that will help guide him if confirmed to continue to advocate on behalf of farmers to increase market opportunities and break down trade barriers. Wyden noted that the China trade deal negotiated under the Trump administration "failed to set up real enforcement and let many of the Chinese government's key trade rip-offs go unaddressed." McKalip notes that one challenge in the fertilizer market right now is China's shutting down of key nitrate-based ingredients used in manufacturing. [Extracted from the article]

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed many older workers out of their public service jobs and into early retirement - contributing to the start of the ongoing "great resignation" economic trend while leaving a knowledge gap that's not easy for younger generations to fill. Job security (32 percent), work/life balance (29 percent), health insurance and personal satisfaction with their job (28 percent) were most commonly cited as factors that first attracted respondents to their current job, the report says. [Extracted from the article]

American City & County Crown Communities Webinar: Connecting with Constituents Castillo will discuss the impact of public service on communities across America with the panelists, and the importance of building trust with the communities they serve. Every year, American City & County selects outstanding public servants and successful community projects for our Exemplary Public Servants and Crown Communities awards. [Extracted from the article]

On June 7, a town meeting regarding a set of zoning projects took place in the Pagosa area. The projects discussed included a proposed RV park, and a development called "Pagosa Views.". [Extracted from the article]

The city of Cleveland has relaunched its recycling program as of June 13th, 2022, and is considered a "basic city service" by Mayor Justin Bibb; however, many citizens remain out of the loop. With support from residents and city commissioners alike regarding the recycling program, some residents were shocked to hear of the recycled materials that went straight to landfills after a recently expired contract between the city and the hauling company. [Extracted from the article]

Cleveland has done that but also has circular economy ambassadors that represent different neighborhoods to provide input", she says. Cleveland is one of 15 municipalities that the Ellen MacArthur Foundation works with, one-on-one, through the Foundation's Cities program, helping them develop policies to advance a circular economy. [Extracted from the article]

The most in-demand products and services in local governments fall into three interconnected buckets, says Matthew Britt, general manager of smart cities at Honeywell. Regarding sustainability and resilience, Britt says the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) has provided increased access to funds to advance clean energy projects. [Extracted from the article]

President Biden and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service announced an investment of more than $238 million to support public schools, roads, and other municipal services. Each state's payment amount is determined by various factors set in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including the number of counties electing to share in a state's payment. [Extracted from the article]

Each state's payment amount is determined by various factors set in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including the number of counties electing to share in a state's payment. President Biden and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service announced an investment of more than $238 million to support public schools, roads, and other municipal services. [Extracted from the article]

Each state's payment amount is determined by various factors set in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including the number of counties electing to share in a state's payment. President Biden and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service announced an investment of more than $238 million to support public schools, roads, and other municipal services. [Extracted from the article]

President Biden and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service announced an investment of more than $238 million to support public schools, roads, and other municipal services. Each state's payment amount is determined by various factors set in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including the number of counties electing to share in a state's payment. [Extracted from the article]

Each state's payment amount is determined by various factors set in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including the number of counties electing to share in a state's payment. President Biden and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service announced an investment of more than $238 million to support public schools, roads, and other municipal services. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on branding a government and a city in the U.S. It mentions that a clear definition of a metropolis can lead to economic development, effective communication and community agreement. An overview of the perspective of consultancy Slate Communications chief executive officer (CEO) Kim Newcomer on enhancing the understanding of residents on city services through consistent messaging is also presented.

As Tyler puts it, smart-city security breaches have potentially very serious consequences beyond just data breaches. The potential human toll that comes from disruption of city services, reduced access to healthcare, and loss of sensitive personal information is too great to risk deploying smart-city technology without commensurate protection of systems and data across the board. The concept of technology enabling a better life comes with a duty of care that makes it essential we don't deploy innovations with security problems under the assumption that we'll fix them later. [Extracted from the article]

Companies are reporting Q4 earnings and providing a glimpse into 2022. Safety By the Numbers Kirk Sander In December 2021, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released its 2020 Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries and Illness report where the waste and recycling industry held steady in 6th position. The waste and recycling industry has shown that it prioritizes safety, but we can't fight this fight alone. [Extracted from the article]

The city of Carmel, Ind. wants to fine Republic Services $20,000 per day for missed services during inclement weather. Recent snow storms have made it difficult for city services to continue on a regular basis. [Extracted from the article]

La Salle, Ill.-based River City Waste Services has been sold to Republic Services. Customers can expect either a Republic Services or a River City truck to pick up their trash going forward. [Extracted from the article]

I am pleased that Katie and Patrick will be working with our chapters on issues affecting the waste and recycling industry", said NWRA President and CEO Darrell Smith. B ARLINGTON, VA - b Following the departures of long-time staff members, Steve Changaris and Peggy Macenas,the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) hired Katie Raverty-Evans as Vice President, Chapter Management and Member Relations, and Patrick Bennett as Vice President, Chapter Management, managing government affairs and chapter activities in seven states. [Extracted from the article]

More than a month after a crippling ransomware attack on May 3, administrators from Dallas, Texas say they've restored more than 90% of the city's network. Broadly, the Dallas ransomware attack highlights a growing need for local governments throughout the United States to take their cyber defenses seriously - and invest in information technology departments accordingly. [Extracted from the article]

Governments debate how much they should spend on public services, as witnessed by the recent debt-ceiling standoff, and by the annual budget process that plays out in every city and county. Decentralized identity delivers advantages to government, enabling agencies to quickly and confidently verify personal information without the need to store, manage, and protect that data. [Extracted from the article]

In his years with the county, Melton has also implemented a fire safety program for the county's large homeless population. Graph Two influential events brought Ray Melton into his current role as fire and life safety educator at Escambia County Fire and Rescue, a county with a population of about 300,000 people in the northwestern corner of Florida. The program is notably different from other types of fire inspection initiatives, Melton says, as he doesn't issue citations. [Extracted from the article]

House and Senate vote to raise debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion Amazon Web Services says overwhelmed network devices triggered outage Whoa - the fiber-permitting process could crush dreams to address digital divide AT&T wins $161 million contract to update U.S. Coast Guard network FCC majority remains elusive for Democrats Virginia legislative system disrupted by ransomware attack Cyberattacks hit at least three Hawaii government systems in past week Worker says she risked discipline if she left job amid Kentucky storm NDAA inclusions prioritize Pentagon emerging-technology pursuits 1 big thing: Exclusive - White House veteran's 5G startup Tesla's driverless-car tests raise questions in California New study refutes SpaceX claim about 12 GHz band Biden signs executive order to simplify government services like Social Security, taxes FTC chair Khan says "zombie" votes are A-OK B Briefing Room b News announcements from our industry FCC activates Disaster Information Reporting for Kentucky tornadoes FCC moves to facilitate satellite broadband competition FEMA continues response to tornado-damaged areas, Kentucky receives major declaration approval Federal lawmakers ask FTC, FCC for rules to halt collection and sale of consumers' location data FCC seeks nominations for Telecommunications Interagency Working Group Verizon exceeds 5G build plan for 2021; focuses resources on rapid C-Band expansion Skyward announces preorders for Parrot ANAFI Ai 4G LTE connected drone solution Mark43 releases 2022 Public Safety Trend Report Ookla acquires RootMetrics Robin J. Cohen named CEO of Enterprise Wireless Alliance; Mark Crosby named chief strategy officer B Web Roundup b Items from other news organizations What will reduced stimulus funding mean for next-gen 911?. [Extracted from the article]

Crews in North Augusta, SC, spent Thanksgiving putting out a fire at the city's MRF. As the result of the fire, the nearby City of Aiken Public Services announced the same garbage trucks used for waste will be used to collect recycling for the time being. [Extracted from the article]

Raimondo named Benjamin as chair, where he will succeed Robert "Tip" Osterthaler to become the fifth person to lead the FirstNet Authority board. FirstNet Authority's board has seven new members - including a new chair in Stephen Benjamin, mayor of Columbia, S.C. - after U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo today announced 11 appointments to the body overseeing the buildout and operation of the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN). [Extracted from the article]