State Tech Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

According to SonicWall’s 2023 Cyber Threat Report, ransomware has “been on a tear” for the past few years, growing 105 percent year over year in 2021. While the report found that attacks were down in 2022, ransomware targets still reported very large number of attacks compared to levels in 2018, 2019 and 2020.

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Local Government Government 2018 2019 104

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

MARCH 27, 2024

As of 2023, about 72,000 North Carolina renters use vouchers to subsidize the cost of rent and utilities. Of those renters, 73% are extremely low-income, earning less than 30% of the local area median income. [1] Unlike FMR, Zillow’s rent estimates are based on changes in asking rents.

Housing 76

Housing 2024 2023 2018 76

Death and Taxes

JULY 21, 2021

It is no surprise that Florida city managers placed the forecasts for the pandemic’s impact on local revenues as the top priority, as local governments are revenue-driven entities. The tradeoff between revenue growth and stability has always been a concern for local governments.

Local Government 40

Local Government Financial Management Budgeting Public Affairs 40

zencity

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In 2022, all California cities and counties will be legally required to recycle organic waste. Although not always mandatory, Zencity’s experience working with local government organizations across the U.S. Innovative local governments with next-level recycling & composting. Their “Is it recyclable?

Local Government 52

Local Government Engagement Laws Campaign 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JANUARY 19, 2024

Over time, as I wrote more about it, I realized it should be applied at multiple scales (" A wrinkle in thinking about the Transformational Projects Action Planning approach: Great public buildings aren't just about design, but what they do ," 2022). (1)

Parks And Recreation 52

Parks And Recreation Elected Officials 2008 Implementation 52