NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 2, 2024

Six months into the new Fiscal Year and following four continuing resolutions to keep the government running beyond the October 1st start of Fiscal Year 2024, Congress has approved all twelve annual spending bills, which have been signed into law.

Local Government 92

Local Government Government Legislation Laws 92

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

AUGUST 13, 2024

A June 2024 survey of the nation’s largest developers found that two-thirds of multifamily projects in the pipeline are delayed because they are no longer economically feasible under current conditions. More projects are relying on state and local government support to cover increases in construction costs.

Local Government 92

Local Government Housing Development Government 92

State Tech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

As 2024 dawned the Sonoma County, Calif.-based based nonprofit Social Advocates for Youth made an urgent announcement: It would need to close Northern California’s only homeless shelter for youth if it couldn’t raise funds.

Local Government 109

Local Government Housing Nonprofit Government 109

Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Yesterday, at the Public Sector Partner Connect 2024 event, we announced a number of enhancements to our Partner Advantage Program to help our partners more seamlessly scale their resources and services offerings to help public sector organizations solve their biggest challenges. state and local government and education (SLED) initiatives.

Public Sector 129

Public Sector Security Cultivation Public Service 129

NLC (National League of Cities)

MARCH 15, 2024

This update provides new insights into how large local governments have used SLFRF dollars over the past three years to foster an equitable economic recovery from COVID-19 and their progress to date in obligating these funds in time for the Treasury’s impending December 2024 deadline.

Local Government 75

Local Government Government 75

Center for Community Progress

OCTOBER 7, 2024

With the 2024 Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference (RVP) kicking off in St. How do your partnerships with local governments, nonprofits, and residents inform your community investments? JPMorganChase is tackling heirs property challenges as part of the firm’s commitment to advancing housing affordability and stability.

Housing 98

Housing Nonprofit Local Government Sustainability 98

GCN

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Here are 10 of the biggest issues state and local governments will confront in the new year.

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Local Government Government Management 108

GovPilot

MAY 1, 2024

In 2024, local governments are expected to leverage emerging technologies at increased rates, such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and quantum computing. These emerging technologies will all enhance efficiency, transparency , and security across various departments in local government, overall doing a lot of good.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Security Management 52

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Social media is a critical aspect of the 2024 election in different ways from years prior. In this election cycle, we are witnessing a tipping point—social media will likely hold a heavier influence on government elections now and into the future, meaning state and local governments may need a strategy reset.

Social Media 58

Social Media Local Government Government Laws 58

State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

When state or local governments must scale or deploy a data center quickly and flexibly, many look to modular data center solutions. over the market size of $25 billion in 2024. Modular data centers are prefabricated or containerized data centers. They take up minimal space and can be installed quickly. Meanwhile,…

Local Government 67

Local Government Government 67

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.

Development 86

Development Housing Local Government Government 86

AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 23, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is proud to announce the 2024 cohort of AWS Champions, and the expansion of the program to AWS education and government technology (EdTech, GovTech) partners. To learn more about the 2024 AWS Champions and their transformative work, visit the AWS Champions homepage.

Local Government 72

Local Government Education Constituents Government 72

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

State and local governments employed 20.5 million as of October 2024, according to the U.S. Job openings in September 2024 in state and local governments in the U.S. So, if local governments need to hire qualified workers to replace those leaving, where can they turn to when recruiting?

Local Government 118

Local Government Public Sector Government Housing 118

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

JANUARY 31, 2024

3vubeW4 RTI analyzed 39 proposals submitted by coalitions of universities, local governments, COGs, and private companies from across NC and describes the diverse coalitions working together for economic growth. link] 2024 County Profiles are now available! [link] bit.ly/3vubeW4 Triangle Land Conservancy is key partner.

Social Media 73

Social Media Housing Economic Development Local Government 73

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.

Management 111

Management Local Government Security Government 111

GovLoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Alan Shark is an Associate Professor at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government, an affiliate faculty member at GMU’s Center for the Advancement of Human-Machine Partnership, and Executive Director of the Public Technology Institute. The book was drafted, edited and illustrated with the aid of AI.

Local Government 69

Local Government Government Public Safety Transportation 69

OpenGov

AUGUST 26, 2024

Business Licensing: The Ultimate Guide [New For 2024] Business Licensing 101: How Your Local Government Can Support Business & Community Growth Business Licensing FAQs What are the different types of […] The post Business Licensing [2024 Guide] appeared first on OpenGov.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Community Engagement Engagement 52

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

These posts are meant to inform local governments about current conditions facing private developers and development projects in their communities. However, some economists have said that higher than expected inflation numbers released in January 2024 could delay those rate cuts.

Development 79

Development Local Government Housing Government 79

GovPilot

APRIL 9, 2024

In the complex world of local governance , the role of local government officials reaches far beyond policy making and administrative duties. Officials are the conduits by which communities seek representation and progress.

Press Release 52

Press Release Local Government Constituents Government 52

NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 9, 2024

This long-developed proposal, officially published in the Federal Register on February 5, 2024, seeks to replace the outdated Fire Brigades standard (29 CFR 1910.156), which has seen minimal updates since its […] Source

Local Government 78

Local Government Government Development 78

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The average (mean) cost for state and local government organizations to recover from a ransomware attack was $2.83 million in 2024, more than double the $1.21 This is a sample of the data in the “State of Ransomware in State and Local Government 2024 report.” million reported in 2023.

Local Government 110

Local Government Public Sector Public Safety Laws 110

Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

September 2024 Update Microsoft 365 Commercial + Azure Commercial FedRAMP in Azure The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. that require CJIS.

Government 122

Government Security Regulations Implementation 122

GCN

DECEMBER 28, 2023

State and local governments are still figuring out how to best put the technology to good use. Next year will be a critical one in getting it right.

Local Government 93

Local Government Government 93

GovLoop

JUNE 10, 2024

Because so many people use social media in local government, for myriad purposes, those passwords are well-known and often not well-secured. So why don’t we have a coordinated change of social media passwords in local government three days before the election?” This risks large-scale disenfranchisement.

Local Government 59

Local Government Elected Officials Security Social Media 59

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

MARCH 1, 2024

The factors mentioned that local governments can influence: zoning and traffic patterns. [link] bit.ly/49JKIXD link] Fascinating listen for anyone who wants to understand how retail businesses from Walmart to Starbucks decide to locate stores. link] Last month’s edition of “What @sog_ced is reading….”

Social Media 79

Social Media Economic Development Housing Local Government 79

NLC (National League of Cities)

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Parents across the country are struggling, and local governments can help. In August 2024, Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued an advisory on the mental wellbeing of parents. The report, Parents Under Pressure, shares that caregivers and parents are experiencing elevated levels of stress.

Local Government 90

Local Government Government 90

AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As we approach the end of 2024, cybersecurity and information technology (IT) professionals are reflecting on a year filled with unprecedented challenges and opportunities to improve processes. State and local government organizations have faced numerous threats, from man-made and climate-related risks to third-party breaches and incidents.

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Security Government Implementation Communications 105

AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Leaders in education and state and local government know that technology is changing at a rapid pace. That’s the central theme of this year’s AWS IMAGINE conference for education, state, and local leaders presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS). There is no cost to attend; register now to secure your spot.

Education 81

Education Local Government Public Sector Public Safety 81

Citizen Lab

JANUARY 12, 2024

As local governments gear up for a whole new year of community engagement, you want to take a step back and look at how you might reach new people or reactivate community members who haven’t engaged with you in some time. While setting goals for 2024, it's also an ideal time to explore new strategies and tools.

Community Engagement 52

Community Engagement Engagement Local Government Government 52

NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Co-Authored by Glencora Haskins and Mayu Takeuchi Editor’s note: The total number of local governments studied in this analysis has changed from 332 (92 cities/consolidated city-counties and 240 counties with populations over 250,000) in the March 2023 data to 335 (92 cities/consolidated city-counties and 243 counties with populations over 250,000) (..)

Local Government 52

Local Government Government 52

State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

NCDIT oversees IT services for the state of North Carolina and is the primary IT service provider for state government agencies. The agency also provides services for local governments and educational institutions.

Local Government 78

Local Government Government Agency Education Government 78

NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 18, 2024

The passage of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in 2021 provided a lifeline for local governments through its State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program, which awarded every municipality a portion of $65.1 billion in funding.

Local Government 75

Local Government Government 75

AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Follow along on social media Get even more announcements, customer and expert interviews, and behind-the-scenes content by following the #reInvent hashtag on Twitter and by following @AWS_Gov , @AWS_Edu , and @AWS_Nonprofits on X to stay up-to-date with the latest news from re:Invent 2024. Can’t make it in-person?

Public Sector 64

Public Sector Social Media Cultivation Education 64

Government Technology Insider

JULY 9, 2024

Over the last few years, there’s been a marked shift among state and local governments to prioritize the launch of digitized services and adopt the kind of automation and digital transformation that’s been well-established across the private sector.

Local Government 59

Local Government Parks And Recreation Government Sanitation 59

NLC (National League of Cities)

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The passage of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in 2021 provided a lifeline for local governments through its State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program, which awarded every municipality a portion of $65.1 billion in funding.

Local Government 76

Local Government Government 76

AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

With cloud as the new operational foundation, governments can fully embrace innovation to revolutionize constituent services and operational effectiveness.

Public Sector 69

Public Sector Public Safety Operations Sustainability 69

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. Tech Alliances in Germany, Italy, and Singapore launched at AWS re:Invent in November 2023, and will focus on building pathways to cloud engineering and development jobs for more than 3,500 learners in 2024.

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Education Development Public Sector Engagement 140