Policy & Politics Journal blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
by Annemieke van den Dool & Tianlei Qiu, Duke Kunshan University Why do policymakers address some societal issues but not others? For decades, public policy researchers have tried to answer this question by using the so-called multiple streams framework (MSF).
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Delivering top-notch internal customer support is crucial for nonprofit organizations. Efficiently addressing internal customer support tickets can profoundly impact an organization’s productivity and employee well-being, apart from their ability to focus on the mission at hand. To meet these demands, many nonprofits, including Thorn , are turning to innovative technology solutions.
Homeroom
OCTOBER 9, 2024
One year ago, Congress restarted student loan payments, and already more borrowers are current on their federal student loans than were before the payment pause began. Borrowers now have only three months until they face consequences for late payments – making our work to support student borrowers and reform the broken student loan system more Continue Reading The post What’s Next as Borrowers Return to Repayment appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
OCTOBER 9, 2024
In this podcast Pete Gaynor, the immediate past Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security shares what he knows about how the national disaster response system functions. The roles and responsibilities of local, state and the federal government. We also dive into some of the malicious lies being told about FEMA’s response to Hurricane Helene and Milton.
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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Next-day delivery. Overnight shipping. Online sales in the U.S. have nearly doubled in the last few years. So has the number of employees supporting the warehouses that pack items and the delivery services that drop packages at your door. While.
Super Library Marketing
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 261 Does it make sense for your library to have separate logos for your main services? It’s a fascinating question sent in by a viewer. I will give you some things to think about before you create a new logo in this episode of the Library Marketing Show. Plus we’ll give kudos to a library doing something exciting, educational, and informative this election cycle.
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AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Acentra Health , an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Advanced Partner, works with 45 Medicaid agencies and 25 federal agencies across 12 departments, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Department of Health and Human Services. As one of only two Beneficiary and Family Centered Care-Quality Improvement Organizations (BFCC-QIO) in the US, the company helps more than 140 million Medicare beneficiaries access and protect their Medicare rights to improve quality of care.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2024
In January, a cyberattack against water utilities in small Texas towns caused water to overflow in the city of Hale Center. “There were 37,000 attempts in four days to log in to our firewall,” Mike Cypert, city manager of Hale Center, told the Associated Press. The city defeated the attack by disconnecting the water system’s operational technology (OT) from the internet.
American City & Country
OCTOBER 9, 2024
There is help for municipalities and community water providers overwhelmed by the April 2024 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announcement of its requirement that water systems remove six “forever chemicals” present in drinking water supplies across the country. The U.S. Geological Survey indicates as much as 45 percent of current drinking water supplies are impacted by PFAS.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Federal IT modernization is often a many-headed creature. Expert technologists must determine the requirements for an IT refresh. Administrators use their years of experience to plan within budget cycles. Leadership approval must be sought, and officials must be apprised of progress. At its most basic level, however, federal IT modernization initiatives focus on two elements: applications and infrastructure.
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Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Decarbonization is the reduction and removal of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
OpenGov
OCTOBER 9, 2024
OpenGov Procurement’s Generative AI Philosophy An Open Letter to our Public Procurement Professionals October 9, 2024 – OpenGov Artificial Intelligence technology is accelerating at an unimaginably fast pace, which is […] The post OpenGov Procurement’s Generative AI Philosophy appeared first on OpenGov.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Yes and yes—a solid grant writing process often includes both copy editing and mock review , but from separate reviewers and at different milestones in the timeline. Each one ensures high quality, but they result in different types of feedback. Copy Editing The purpose. All types of grant documents that you create should go through a copy edit. DH Leonard Consulting has a dedicated copy editor with extensive development experience on our staff.
Princeton Public Library
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Over the next few months, we’re diving into family and local history at the library from a variety of perspectives. The post Facets of history appeared first on Princeton Public Library.
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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.
GovPilot
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Grand Terrace, CA expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
Partnership for Public Service
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The Partnership for Public Service and Microsoft designed Modern Government Leaders to convene expert executive innovators from across the federal government. Over eight months, the cohort shared best practices, critical challenges and proven methods for modernizing service delivery and improving business processes through innovation. Participants in the program wrote and refined their success stories featured in the library of Innovator’s Hours below.
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