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Doing more with less isn't a strategy: Five ways local governments achieve financial sustainability

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Is your organization ready for AI?

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Weighing WIFIA: How federal loans compare to traditional tax-exempt financing

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Rebuilding public trust in government communications

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Extended producer responsibility: What it means for your community's waste future

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With drought conditions posing serious challenges for water systems, drought surcharges provide a sustainable solution

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Is your local government effectively executing its strategic plan?

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Is your utility effectively executing its strategic plan?

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Build the bench: A guide to developing and retaining mid-level managers

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Municipal finance playbook: Mobilizing local revenue to deliver climate action in US cities

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AI in the public sector

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A decade-long digital transformation: From strategy to full system modernization

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Real-world tips for strategic plan implementation success

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The data centers are coming: A practical guide for water and wastewater utilities

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Getting the best out of your advisory boards and commissions

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Building a unified voice for the Kawuneeche Valley Restoration Collaborative

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Be prepared, have a plan: How municipal energy utilities should think about data centers

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From shelf to service: Operationalizing your strategic plan

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Navigating a historic regulatory transition and $1 billion infrastructure renewal in Pittsburgh

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Balancing growth and renewal: A decade of financial strategy for Alberta’s largest city

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How community engagement transformed Kalamazoo’s City Manager recruitment

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Achieving community consensus on stormwater funding in Fairfax, Virginia

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National Mentorship Month: Building connections

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Ground stability in data: Fleet electrification assessment for Pinellas County

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Modernizing private development review for Oklahoma City

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Funding food waste reduction projects

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From plan to performance: Building the management system that brings your strategy to life

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Scaling strategic financial planning across Nashville’s Metropolitan Government

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Navigating the post-truth era: Upholding integrity as the communicator’s highest duty

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The vendor perspective: How to write RFPs that get better responses

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Long-term utility financial planning for Round Rock, Texas

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How are public utilities actually using AI? We asked leaders from 18 utilities

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2025 ICMA conference key takeaways for local government leaders

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Nearly two decades of financial assistance for Raleigh

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How electric utilities can fully capture smart meter benefits

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Driving operational efficiency: Fleet and fuel optimization for Pinellas County

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Strategic rate design for a growing city: Securing equitable cost-of-service for over one million Austin residents

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From blueprint to buzz: Communicating and celebrating your strategic plan

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Preparing frontline supervisors for leading crews and executing high-quality work

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The critical imperative of foundational cyber hygiene in water utilities

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Breaking the silence: How strategic communication secured unanimous approval for a decade-overdue rate adjustment

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Right-sizing the fleet: Heavy equipment utilization for Montgomery County

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A 30-year financial roadmap for the Region of Peel

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Operationalizing solid waste finance in Memphis

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Navigating the future of public safety: A service delivery analysis for Pompano Beach

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Optimizing emergency response: A fire department assessment for Cedar Rapids

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The Power of People

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Benchmarking waste management for economic competitiveness

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Strengthening the first line of response: Emergency communications staffing for Aurora

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Facilities process improvement in Hamilton County

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Developing affordable and sustainable utility rates

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Reimagining cost sharing for the Kline’s Island Sewer System

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Modernizing an existing fee: Solid waste revenue recovery in Montgomery County 

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Building community trust with Samantha Villegas

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Want to create more affordable housing? Start with systems thinking

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The next frontier of regionalization in Northern Nevada

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From reactive to proactive: Technology in the public sector with Stacey Aukamp

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Balancing innovation and integrity: The ethics of using AI in local government communications

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Centralizing communications in Frederick County

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Streamlining affordable housing development review and permitting process for Fort Collins

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Operational and capital investment planning in Fort Collins

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A transparent roadmap for a $2.5 billion environmental mandate

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A staffing and service level blueprint for 20,000 acres of Pinellas County parkland

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Elevating leadership capability at West County Wastewater in Richmond, CA

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What does process improvement really look like in local government?

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Beyond infrastructure: How strategic planning is shaping the future at LCWSC

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2024 Florida Water and Wastewater Rate Survey

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Empowering Waukesha County with long-term financial modeling and scenario analysis

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A financial framework for one of the nation’s largest water recycling programs

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Aligning financial systems for the Charlotte region

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Why are our bills higher than theirs?

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From controversy to consensus: Raftelis turns stakeholder friction into forward momentum in Madera County

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Building financial capacity: Restructuring workload and performance management

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5 ways to increase public engagement

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Leveraging AMI data for fair and equitable rate structures

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Data-driven infrastructure and asset strategy in Hillsboro, Oregon

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A guide to best cybersecurity practices for local governments and utilities

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Mastering the art of strategic planning with Catherine Carter

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Aligning workforce and infrastructure management for the City of Edina

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Streamlining the build: Optimizing the technical review committee process in Charleston

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A holistic solid waste billing solution for Montgomery County

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Building resilient communities: How public agencies are using climate action planning to prepare for the future

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AI for language translation: Does it work?

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Providing insights and analytics for the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies

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The economics of recycling: Navigating commodity markets and finding financial stability

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Practical, actionable advice for tackling cybersecurity in industrial control systems & operational technology

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A roadmap to water affordability: Lessons from Louisville and Raleigh

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2024 ICMA conference takeaways: Key trends and insights for local government leaders

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A deep dive into water utility challenges with Jackie Jarrell

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The evolution of recycling: Embracing innovation and new opportunities

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Balancing the books and the team: Strengthening your finance department

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Protecting the public from PFAS: How Raftelis can help

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Keep it simple with three decision points for capital funding policies

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Evolving industry trends: Electric vehicles and rate design alternatives

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Raftelis authors article on how utilities can effectively communicate about new PFAS regulations

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Paving the way for water affordability: Philadelphia’s Tiered Assistance Program (TAP)

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On asset management – A practitioner’s perspective

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Exciting new developments in solid waste management at Raftelis

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Long-term water demand forecasting: Lessons learned with Seattle Public Utilities

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How well are you communicating about water quality?

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Webinar - Cleaner rivers, resilient communities: Keys to stormwater funding for the Northeast

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