With the December 31, 2026, ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) expenditure deadline approaching, municipalities should be taking a close look at every remaining ARPA balance. Projects come in under budget. Contracts change. Final costs are lower than...
When Leadership Changes, Progress Shouldn’t. Municipalities face many challenges, including leadership transitions, staffing shortages, and unexpected vacancies. When key personnel leave or departments experience gaps in service, the smooth operation of local...
Week of July 6 – July 12, 2026 Welcome back to Astro-Strategic Solutions, the only horoscope where Mercury isn’t in retrograde… but your calendar might be. The fireworks are over, vacation season is officially underway, and half the office is...
June 29 – July 4, 2026 Welcome to this week’s Astro-Strategic Solutions — your lighthearted look at municipal life, where vacation calendars are full, automatic replies are active, and everyone is asking: “Who’s covering this while they’re out?” The summer shuffle...
May 2026 CSS is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with PIO Toolkit to deliver a series of live virtual one-hour “Lunch & Learn” training sessions led by internationally recognized strategic communications expert, author, and trainer Christine...
