Center for Community Progress

JANUARY 15, 2025

In 2024, Community Progress doubled down on its commitment to helping local governments use code enforcement to address VAD properties and sharing best practices to craft more equitable, efficient, and effective code enforcement systems. Applications are open through Friday, January 24, 2025.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 11, 2024

These posts are meant to inform local governments about current conditions facing private developers and real estate development projects in their communities. In January, Fannie Mae forecasted that the interest rate on 30-Year Fixed Mortgages would drop below 6% by the end of 2024. 2] (Figure 4) Source: U.S. link] [2] St.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 11, 2025

Knowledge and understanding of AI use against civil service/public sector organisations and the commission of serious and organised criminality is developing. Human analysts will always have a role in developing key findings and assessments, and human decision-makers will take action in response to analytical recommendations.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This article looks at how fraud has evolved, why continuous professional development (CPD) is crucial for fraud investigators, and some practical ways to stay sharp in the fight against fraud Fraud isnt new; humans have been conning each other since the first trade deals. But in todays hyper-connected world, the game has changed.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In April 2024, AWS and the NSW DoE hosted an industry training day for more than 70 vocational education and training (VET) educators. We’re proud to lead the way in rethinking workforce development models for the digital age.”

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Its no wonder, then, that government agencies are eager to acquire, develop and use new tech as soon as possible. In June 2024, it announced the Emerging Technology Prioritization Framework to accelerate the adoption of new tech, particularly high-demand generative AI (GenAI) solutions. One of those is AI, with a focus on GenAI.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

With 2025 around the corner, it’s not too late to learn something new. Future of Gov: Where the Workforce Needs to Go What will the workforce look like in 2025? PT to hear from government and industry leaders as we discuss the workforce trends you need to know as we head into 2025. Join us online Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

million Thai citizens seeking treatment for pollution-related illnesses at the start of 2024 ( up 23 percent from 2023, according to data from the country’s National Economic and Social Development Council). In parts of the country, air pollution reached some of the world’s deadliest levels in recent years, with 1.6

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

15, 2025, as part of a sweeping standardization effort. Many such personnel already have the requisite certifications, which is why they’re first: DOD wanted a “soft opening” for the DCWF, said Matthew Isnor, program lead for the Cyber Workforce Development Office of the DOD CIO, during a TechNet Augusta 2024 panel Wednesday.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

To achieve its goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injury collisions on city streets by 2030, the Bellevue City Council developed and approved the Safe System approach. Workshop attendees engaged with city staff in a series of CIC-led Working Backwards exercises to develop various road safety strategies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Sustainability Breakfast Briefing on February 20, 2024, in Dublin, Ireland, featured a panel of sustainability experts from AWS customers and partners, as well as educational talks on important sustainability themes.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 10, 2024

This blog post attempts to identify which of these property tax breaks that might be relevant to a local government’s community and economic development plans. For example, eligibility for exemptions from property taxes levied for the 2024-2025 tax year was determined by the ownership and use of property as of January 1, 2024.

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Google Public Sector

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

This approach allows us to drive efficiencies throughout the entire technology stack, from training and serving, to developer productivity and secure and scalable products. Learn more about how Googles AI solutions can empower your agency and accelerate mission impact by joining us at Google Cloud Next 2025 in Las Vegas.

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Center for Community Progress

JULY 3, 2024

Dear friends and colleagues, As we enter the second half of 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on a few remarkable accomplishments Community Progress achieved in the first six months of this year. One highlight has been the generous grant of over $1 million from JP Morgan Chase to support our Developers of Color initiative.

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A Library Writer's Blog

MAY 29, 2024

UKSG 2025: Call for suggestions We are pleased to announce that an in-person event is scheduled to take place from 31 March-2 April 2025 in Brighton, UK. This approach is one of the distinctive and defining features of how we co-develop our programme. Our call for suggestions closes on Tuesday 30 July 2024.

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Center for Community Progress

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As of 2025, the finalized redevelopment plan has strong community support, and the land bank secured the necessary permits for the project. The land bank used its Innovative Approach Award to develop an automated demolition scoring tool. Lucas County Land Bank Revitalizing St. Its goal is to transition stewardship of St.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

On the Horizon Through 2025, strengthening agency preparedness will be a major objective, he said. Soon, Gregg’s office will develop its approach for the North Dakota legislative session, which takes place every other year. That includes staff training and running through cybersecurity processes so they become second nature.

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A Library Writer's Blog

JULY 12, 2024

We are pleased to announce that the NASIG Autumn virtual conference is scheduled to take place online October 15-17, 2024, and the call for proposals is now open. Please submit your proposals here: [link] ZzvitVt69SgCG247A by Monday, August 19, 2024. We intend to make NASIG Autumn content more widely available after the conference.

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A Library Writer's Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The 20th International Open Repositories Conference (OR2025) will be held from June 15-18th 2025 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Inspiration: Have you been inspired by attending an Open Repositories conference to develop, implement, change practices or start a project? The deadline for submissions is December 18, 2024.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 14, 2025

DSIT’s March 2025 newsletter reveals a surging UK cyber sector, boasting 12% growth and thousands of new jobs. The newsletter, published on March 13th, 2025, showcases the sector’s robust expansion, funding opportunities, and efforts to bridge the digital divide. Expressions of interest are being accepted until March 14th.

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Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 19, 2023

When this will happen: We will begin rollout in early December 2023 and expect to complete rollout by end of January 2024. When this will happen: Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in mid-December 2023, and will complete by late March 2024. Installation from a private tenant catalog stays possible.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The development of easy-to-use tools has given rise to “amateur” data scientists and self-appointed AI consultants, highlighting the need for experienced professionals to make an even stronger case for safe and accurate practices.

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A Library Writer's Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL) , the quarterly open-access journal published by ALA’s Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures division, is looking for contributions to its newly-established ”From the Field” column for the December 2024, March 2025, and June 2025 issues. Proposals are due by September 20, 2024.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 20, 2024

We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Oct 2024 anticipated General Availability of Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC subject to US Government authorization. Wave 1 (October 2024): Copilot Graph-grounded chat (‘Work Tab’): Quickly access relevant department data, policies, or citizen inquiries without extensive searching.

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A Library Writer's Blog

AUGUST 22, 2023

Developing a deeper awareness of trauma-related concepts in the library workplace. This will be the first volume of Advances in Library Administration and Organization (ALAO) to publish in 2025. How to submit : We are currently seeking proposals for the 2025 volume, Trauma-Informed Leadership in Libraries.

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A Library Writer's Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Developing a deeper awareness of trauma-related concepts in the library workplace. This will be the first volume of Advances in Library Administration and Organization (ALAO) to publish in 2025. How to submit : We are currently seeking proposals for the 2025 volume, Trauma-Informed Leadership in Libraries.

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A Library Writer's Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These will not be research articles, but are meant to share practical experience with technology development or uses within the library. Proposals are due by December 13, 2024, and selections will be made by January 10, 2025.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

With Windows 10 going end-of-life in 2025, how can departments future-proof their tech and succeed with new initiatives while adhering to their budget constraints? Local authorities are having to cut costs and justify project spending.

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A Library Writer's Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Call for Contributions We invite submissions from professionals associated with GLAMs in faith-based higher education contexts.

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A Library Writer's Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We invite applications from public library workers and administrators who are interested in participating in an IMLS-funded national forum (Grant #RE-256563-OLS-24), Libraries Advancing Community Learning to Reduce Substance Use (LACL) , which will be held both online and on-site at the Kansas City Public Library on May 15 and 16, 2025.

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A Library Writer's Blog

AUGUST 25, 2023

Tentative Timeline Chapter proposals due September 8th, 2023 (new date) Proposals accepted by October 2, 2023 Chapter drafts due June 3, 2024 Revisions/Edits June-August 2024 Manuscript to ACRL September 2024 Table of Contents 1. Possible topics include: i. Engaging with Faculty ii. Leveraging Library Resources iii.

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A Library Writer's Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Tentative Timeline Chapter proposals due August 25, 2023 Proposals accepted by October 2, 2023 Chapter drafts due June 3, 2024 Revisions/Edits June-August 2024 Manuscript to ACRL September 2024 Table of Contents 1. Part I: “Getting in the Door”: Liaising in Political Science, Public Affairs, and International Studies a.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Oct 2024 anticipated General Availability of Microsoft 365 Copilot GCC, subject to US Government authorization. Phase 1 (October 2024): Business Chat (‘BizChat’): a central hub that brings together all your data —right in the flow of your work.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 19, 2024

When this will happen: Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-August 2024. General Availability (Worldwide, DoD, GCC High, GCC): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by early September 2024.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Understanding Compliance Between Commercial, Government, DoD & Secret Offerings - Sept 2024 Update This article is the second of a series in the Microsoft Tech Community Public Sector Blog and touches on several key principles for compliance, including data residency versus data sovereignty. No admin action is required.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC High and DOD environments have a target General Availability (GA) date of Summer 2025. When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 410218.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Gemini in Google Distributed Cloud Coming to Secret and Top Secret Workloads in Early 2025 We’re excited to announce that Gemini in Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) will be available for Secret and Top Secret workloads in early 2025. Read more below for all of the details. state and local government and education (SLED) initiatives.

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