Recent Governing Institute interviews with key elected officials and CIOs surfaced an important issue facing government leaders throughout the country: Tight finances and reliance on old technology make it difficult to tackle vexing problems like homelessness, the opioid epidemic and affordable housing. Solving these challenges requires a fresh look at how governments partner with each other and the private sector. On Dec. 14 at 10am Pacific/1...

Join Governing, Government Technology and Emergency Management for a one-of-a-kind, special issue Summit on Crisis Management: The nation’s recent spate of natural and man-made disasters serves as a poignant reminder that crisis management is a complex and dynamic set of challenges – and an increasingly acute concern to state and local officials. Ensuring the safety and long-term viability of communities requires investment in more...