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. And with local governments usually dealing with limited resources, they’re often considered low-hanging fruit when it comes to cyberattacks.

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Local Government Government 104

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Earlier this month, DFI examined how local governments in North Carolina have stepped in to make new affordable housing construction economically viable after a historic increase in construction costs and elevated interest rates. However, funding for WHLP lapsed from 2021 to 2023, just as construction costs surged.

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Local Government Housing Development Government 90

State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

With smaller technology teams and modest budgets, state and local governments face a never-ending battle when it comes to IT modernization. According to NASCIO, legacy modernization is a top priority for state IT leaders in 2023, trailing only concerns about cybersecurity, digital government and the workforce.

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Local Government Government Budgeting 101

State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Public Technology Institute, a leader in government technology training and professional development, is looking at changes, both internal and across government IT, following the announcement of a new partnership and the release of its annual survey.

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Local Government Government Nonprofit Development 97

OpenGov

JANUARY 19, 2023

While some may see the new year as nothing more than an arbitrary line in the sand, for local government leaders, turning the page into a new year means a […] The post Top 2023 Local Government Trends appeared first on OpenGov.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Sustainability Leadership 52

GovPilot

JUNE 23, 2023

Government data breaches pose one of the largest threats for US government entities in 2023 and beyond. As geopolitical tensions rise between Russia and the West, targeted cyber attacks against the federal, state, and local governments are increasingly likely.

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Government Local Government 98

NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Welcome to Women’s History Month 2023! Each March, the National League of Cities collectively embarks on a monthlong celebration of women’s history, magnifying and uplifting the phenomenal accomplishments and historical contributions made by women throughout the nation.

Local Government 104

Local Government Government 104

AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Jeff Kratz, right, and Thomas Siebel, center, listen as Jason Bonci talks during their fireside chat at the AWS Partner Keynote at re:Invent 2023. This week, the city of Las Vegas served as a vibrant hub of energy and creativity during the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2023 conference.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 27, 2023

What are the top 3 trends that will trigger organizations to adopt a critical event management plan in 2023? As we look ahead, more organizations and local governments should consider rehearsing their responses through routine cyberattack simulation drills. That amounts to an average cost of business disruption rising from $3.9

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Management Communications Public Safety Security 116

State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

State and local governments continue to be under siege. Research from CrowdStrike shows that between July 2022 and June 2023, government was the second most frequently targeted industry by nation-state adversaries looking to compromise systems. Making matters worse, many state and…

Local Government 138

Local Government Government 138

Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 30, 2023

The post How small cells are empowering local governments to build smarter cities appeared first on Open Access Government. Please Note: This is a Commercial Profile This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

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Local Government Government Sustainability Operations 109

GovPilot

APRIL 18, 2023

Florida has joined a long list of states prioritizing cybersecurity infrastructure investment for their local governments. In February 2023, Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced $30 million in grant dollars in its Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government 52

NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As the voice of America’s cities, towns and villages, NLC was a popular resource on issues impacting local governments. Journalists turned to NLC for comments and expert clarification on a variety of issues ranging from public safety, housing, local authority, health […] Source

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GovPilot

APRIL 3, 2023

The use of digital technology has become a critical aspect of modern public workplaces; allowing local governments to accomplish tasks and goals more efficiently than ever before. Yet, without the proper tech talent, implementing and managing government tech across departments can be close to impossible.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Implementation Management 52

OpenGov

MARCH 28, 2023

For the third year in […] The post The 2023 State of Local Government: Key Findings from Our Annual Survey appeared first on OpenGov. How are public sector leaders and teams doing right now? What are the biggest challenges they face, and how do they plan to tackle them?

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Public Sector Leadership 52

State Tech Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

In 2023, 77 percent of state and local government CIOs surveyed by the MissionSquare Research Institute said that government workers leaving their jobs voluntarily has “put a strain on their workload.”

Local Government 62

Local Government Government 62

AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Millions of Americans rely on state and local government technology systems every day. From drivers licenses to marriage certificates, every day interactions with government depend on technology. Amazon Web Services (AWS) recognizes these luminaries of state and local government technology.

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Local Government Government Public Sector Transportation 59

zencity

JULY 24, 2023

The availability of ARPA funding to stabilize local government budgets has now been offset by inflation and supply chain issues elevating the cost of government, especially in the area of wages and capital construction costs. The post Highlights from the State of the Cities Report 2023 by NLC appeared first on Zencity.

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Public Safety Social Media Budgeting Local Government 98

AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

As we begin 2023, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) worldwide public sector (WWPS) team wanted to share a few of our predictions for public sector technology this year. Our team stands ready to help you use the cloud to accomplish your mission objectives in 2023. And many are rising to the challenge.

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Public Sector Nonprofit Operations Government 120

GovPilot

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Unlike the Federal Government, which can and does run a large budget deficit, most local governments are legally required to prepare a balanced budget. Because local governments cannot spend more than they’ve budgeted each year, preparing a budget is one of their most critical jobs.

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Local Government Budgeting Government Constituents 52

GCN

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As the federal government rolled up its pandemic-era social safety net, state and local governments stepped in to fill the gaps in housing, child care and food assistance.

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Local Government Housing Government Management 99

GovPilot

MARCH 8, 2023

A local government engineering department undertakes many responsibilities as it serves its community. Local engineering employees review requests for construction and permitting, approve building plans, and store data around building development, just to name a few tasks.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Development 52

GovPilot

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

With limited resources and limitless expectations from your citizens, every dollar in your local government budget counts. Yet, without a proper strategy for generating revenue and allocating the funds, your locality will be unable to afford large-scale projects and underdeliver to your community-members.

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Local Government Government Budgeting 52

GovPilot

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The prospect of bringing digital transformation to your local government is an exciting one. In addition to improving the constituent experience through digital services, your local government, staff, and constituents themselves will save significant amounts of time through digital forms, automated workflows, and a public GIS map.

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Local Government Constituents Government Management 52

GovPilot

JANUARY 18, 2023

Every local government has a lot on its plate when it comes to the sheer volume of paperwork being filed and stored.

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Local Government Government Public Sector Constituents 52

GovPilot

JANUARY 18, 2023

Every local government has a lot on its plate when it comes to the sheer volume of paperwork being filed and stored.

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Local Government Government Public Sector Constituents 52

Center for Community Progress

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The 2023 State of Land Banking survey received complete responses from approximately 30 percent of those land banks (92 completed, 20 partial). This often requires flexible local government subsidies to support land banking activities (Figure 3), such as demolishing, repairing, and/or maintaining properties and supporting community goals.

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Stewardship Advocacy Housing Leadership 98

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This blog post is the first in a regular series aimed at informing local government partners about current conditions facing private developers and development projects in their communities. Quarterly Survey of Apartment Construction & Development Activity (September 2023).

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Development Housing Local Government Security 86

NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 28, 2023

Supreme Court ruled on several cases impacting local governments during the 2022-2023 term, from federal elections management to a new test for what is considered “waters of the United States.”

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Management 52

GovPilot

JUNE 9, 2023

N ew York local governments have a lot of reasons to prioritize cybersecurity. Given the state’s reputation as a global economic powerhouse and one of the largest, most notable regions in America, governments in the Empire State make for a prime target for ransomware attacks and other disastrous hacks.

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Local Government Government Management 52

GovPilot

MARCH 28, 2023

Managing local government assets is an essential part of efficient government operations and maintaining community safety. From buildings and land to emergency vehicles and equipment, local governments have many assets to maintain.

Local Government 52

Local Government Management Government Budgeting 52

GovPilot

JULY 6, 2023

While many local governments are taking strides towards a digital transformation, those that aren’t adapting with the times are putting themselves at serious risk.

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Security Government Local Government 98

NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 31, 2023

On January 19, 2023, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sent a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announcing the government hit the debt ceiling and would begin taking “extraordinary measures” to conserve cash in order to prevent a default on the nation’s debt.

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Local Government Government Housing 72

State Tech Magazine

APRIL 1, 2024

For many local government leaders, artificial intelligence was not a concern before the mainstream rise of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Google Bard (now Gemini), in 2023. Now, a recent Bloomberg Philanthropies poll of 100 global mayors found that 96 precent are interested in using generative AI.

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Public Service Operations Local Government Government 113

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

adults saying they at least sometimes get news via social media, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey. However, social media also can be used to spread misinformation, which can lead to distrust between a government and its residents. So, how do local governments activate on this?

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Social Media Local Government Government Laws 58

State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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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Management Local Government Security Government 111

State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

According to the ”2023 State CIO Survey: The Force of Automation and the Reality of Modernization,” CIOs do not generally believe their data governance structures are mature. But state and local governments aren’t the only national enterprise…

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Management Local Government Government 122