State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

million in 2024, up 10% from last year, according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report. Meanwhile, Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigation Report found that about one-quarter of data breaches involved compromised credentials — down significantly from 2023, but still ahead of ransomware as a risk factor.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 18, 2024

In their 2023-2024 term, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued decisions that directly impact local governments on issues including the constitutionality of collecting impact fees, local authority to make regulations on the matter of homelessness, Title VII employment issues and public officials’ usage of social media.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In 2023, we expanded PTP to include Targeted Transformation Modules (TTMs), which provide tailored guidance to help AWS Partners accelerate their journey in specific topic areas. Bhavesh Goswami, Founder and CEO of CloudThat Technologies Pvt.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The global economy was more resilient than anticipated in 2023, but there were patchy bright spots; 2024 brings further ambiguity.

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State Tech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

In a presentation at the 45th annual Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers conference, held in San Antonio, Texas, in April 2023, Semple shared his thoughts on using the technology effectively and responsibly.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

The West Virginia Tech Alliance will directly connect more than 750 learners to cloud employers throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. In Egypt, AWS signed a new nationwide agreement with the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research (MoHESR) in June 2023, alongside 100 ministers, higher education, and government affiliates.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

If there was ever any doubt that agencies are prime targets for cyberattacks, a June 2024 Government Accountability Office report certainly sets the record straight. Eight agencies reported “major incidents” in 2023, including two each… Urgent Action Needed,” the GAO’s dispatch to Congress begins.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The US Department of Education Office of Educational Technology’s 2023 Dear Colleague letter states bold actions are necessary to truly recover and re-imagine education in this post-pandemic world. Selected startups join a 10-week hybrid program between January 9, 2024 and March 14, 2024.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Attendees network during IMAGINE: Nonprofit 2023. Whether it’s your first time attending, or your eighth, here are a few tips to make the most of IMAGINE: Nonprofit 2024. This annual event inspires nonprofits to rethink what’s possible for their mission, through the latest innovations in the cloud. Register now to join us in DC.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 7, 2024

The Philippine economy was more resilient than expected in 2023—current projections indicate that it could again achieve healthy growth in 2024.

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State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

plans to stand up 86 new smart intersections downtown between 2023 and 2024 to create the largest Internet of Things network of its kind and pave the way for electric vehicles. Chattanooga, Tenn.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 13, 2024

The Philippine economy was more resilient than expected in 2023—current projections indicate that it could again achieve healthy growth in 2024.

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Summer Camp Programming

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

SHOW NOTES This episode was recorded before the 2023 summer season. Take a listen and get some cool ideas for your 2024 staff training. Shauna and Kelie share their plans for staff training and share some great resources. Links: Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers (book) How Long To Visiting Day?:

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

In July, Amazon announced that it met the goal in 2023—seven years early. Read related blog posts: National framework for AI assurance in Australian government: Guidance when building with AWS AI/ML solutions Highlights from the 2024 AWS Summit Washington, DC keynote

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State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

2023 saw the emergence and rapid advancement of generative AI, which has the potential to significantly alter the ways government operates and interacts with citizens. Artificial intelligence is no longer an intangible concept; it’s actively reshaping every aspect of our society.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JANUARY 22, 2024

Microsoft 365 Government Adoption Resources Empowering US public sector organizations to transition to Microsoft 365 What’s New in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Ignite 2023 Teams Connect shared channels in GCCH & DoD - Work seamlessly and securely with those inside and outside your organization. Thank you for your patience.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

MARCH 5, 2024

We are delighted to announce this year’s prizes for award winning papers published in Policy & Politics in 2023. The Bleddyn Davies Prize, which acknowledges scholarship of the very highest standard by an early career academic, is awarded to joint winners: … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Public Sector

MARCH 26, 2024

Microsoft 365 IP and URL Endpoint Updates Documentation - Office 365 IP Address and URL web service January 30, 2024 - GCC December 1, 2023 – GCC High October 30, 2023 - DOD They may of course view all Message Center posts in their tenant admin center as well!

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Microsoft Public Sector

MARCH 4, 2024

Microsoft 365 IP and URL Endpoint Updates Documentation - Office 365 IP Address and URL web service January 30, 2024 - GCC December 1, 2023 – GCC High October 30, 2023 - DOD They may of course view all Message Center posts in their tenant admin center as well!

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Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Microsoft 365 Government Adoption Resources Empowering US public sector organizations to transition to Microsoft 365 What’s New in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Ignite 2023 Teams Connect shared channels in GCCH & DoD - Work seamlessly and securely with those inside and outside your organization.

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Partnership for Public Service

JANUARY 2, 2025

In 2024, a year when our country confronted new and complex challenges, we advanced our mission by launching and expanding innovative programs, offering research-driven insights and providing civil servants with critical training opportunities. Excellence in Government Fellows Program Graduation Ceremony. The Samuel J.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 22, 2024

2024 looks uncertain: inflation has come down but long-term interest rates remain high; retail sales are relatively stable; manufacturing continues to contract; geopolitical concerns are on the rise.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In 2023, local governments contributed nearly $30 million in soft loans to new construction projects funded by 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) — more than double the amount in any previous year. In August, the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) released the latest funding awards for 2024. 1] What’s changed?

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 11, 2024

Lending for real estate development projects Towards the end of 2023, some market watchers were cautiously optimistic that the Federal Reserve would begin to cut interest rates in 2024. In January, Fannie Mae forecasted that the interest rate on 30-Year Fixed Mortgages would drop below 6% by the end of 2024. link] [2] St.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Social media is a critical aspect of the 2024 election in different ways from years prior. adults saying they at least sometimes get news via social media, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey. This is due to younger generation voters engaging on platforms like X, Instagram and TikTok, and with half of all U.S.

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State Tech Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

In December 2023, AI, machine learning and robotic process automation came in at No. 3 on the list of 2024 State CIO Top 10 Priorities from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers. Experts think generative AI is poised to streamline…

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This two-day conference is going to take place both in person at The Westin Hotel in Downtown Denver, CO, as well as virtually, on October 4th and 5th, 2023. When this will happen: Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-September and expect to complete by late September 2023. Thank you for your patience.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By Sarah Brown, Journal Manager with Dr. Elizabeth Koebele, co-editor The theme of this quarter’s highlights collection from Policy & Politics is Policy Feedback Theory (PFT), an increasingly popular theory of the policy process that is featuring more regularly on… Continue reading →

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards. Nominations for the 2023 awards are open now until December 2 at 11:59 p.m. If there is a star on your staff, who goes above and beyond to serve their constituents, nominate them.

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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 6, 2023

At the recent NASCIO conference , state government CIOs shared their list of the top priorities for state CIOs going into 2024. The post Overcoming Legacy Modernization Challenges Tops Conversation at NASCIO 2023 appeared first on Government Technology Insider.

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Super Library Marketing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library This is the second in the 2024 series of social media guides for libraries. 92 percent of libraries responding to the 2023 Super Library Marketing survey said they post to Instagram. Here are four ways to boost the reach of your library’s Instagram account in 2024.

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Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Photo courtesy of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library This is the fifth installment in the 2024 series of social media guides for libraries. 21 percent of libraries say they post to the platform, according to the 2023 Super Library Marketing Survey. And LinkedIn reported record levels of use in 2023. Stay tuned!

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In June 2024, it announced the Emerging Technology Prioritization Framework to accelerate the adoption of new tech, particularly high-demand generative AI (GenAI) solutions. In February 2024, the fund called for faster evaluation of project proposals that support government adoption of AI. One of those is AI, with a focus on GenAI.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Real estate market watchers shared cautious optimism that the Federal Reserve may begin to cut rates in 2024 after announcing that rates would remain the same for the third consecutive time in December 2023. 1] Of those delays, 71% were because the project was not economically feasible in December 2023. See Figure 1.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched the 2024 AWS IMAGINE Grant cycle. The 2024 AWS IMAGINE Grant application instructions are now available for download. The first application deadline is June 3, 2024. Now in its seventh year, the AWS IMAGINE Grant is expanding beyond the U.S.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Thorn, in partnership with All Tech Is Human , launched Safety by Design principles for generative AI in April 2024. Thorn’s executive team has kept a keen awareness of the advancements in generative AI because these advancements are already impacting how malicious actors create and share CSAM and exploit children on the internet.

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Center for Community Progress

JANUARY 6, 2025

According to the National Land Bank Networks 2023 State of Land Banking Survey, vacant lots account for 86 percent of all land bank properties and half of all survey respondents listed vacant land stewardship as one of their top priorities.

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