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Foster Positive Relationships at Camp with Fun Social Skills Lessons

Summer Camp Programming

The original inspiration for this post comes from Cindy Grant. Teaching Social Skills at Camp Let’s talk about social skills – those essential abilities that help us interact with others in positive and respectful ways. Social skills are not always easy to learn, especially for kids who have different needs and preferences. That’s why it’s […] The post Foster Positive Relationships at Camp with Fun Social Skills Lessons first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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FEMA Updates and Simplfies Individual Assistance Disaster Aid Processes

Disaster Zone blog

This will help many people get the help they are entitled to.

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Making Cities a Part of the Presidential Election Story

NLC (National League of Cities)

As the nation enters 2024 and begins the next presidential election cycle – kicking off with the January 15 caucuses in Iowa and January 23 primaries in New Hampshire – now is the time for local leaders to ask: How will the next president of the United States prioritize cities, towns and villages?

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Can cities clear homeless camps without offering an alternative?

GCN

The Supreme Court will hear a case on how far local governments can go to enforce bans on sleeping and camping in public spaces.

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Holiday Safety Tips for Municipal Operations

The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe

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How could Panama Canal restrictions affect supply chains?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A cap on canal transits could reroute millions of tons of cargo. Different sectors face different choices.

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Connecting researchers and legislators can lead to policies that reflect scientific evidence

GCN

COMMENTARY | Researchers want real-world impact. Lawmakers want programs that work. The public wants to benefit from taxpayer-funded research. Building a bridge from academia to legislatures is key to all three.

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Congress Votes to Keep Federal Government Open; Sets New March Deadline for FY2024 Spending Bills

NLC (National League of Cities)

This week, a new short-term federal spending bill passed both the House and Senate with bipartisan support. The new Continuing Resolution will keep the federal government open and operating through February and gives Congress new deadlines in March for passing the 12 annual federal appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2024.

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Easier said than done: Tips for community relocation amid a changing climate

GCN

As eroding coasts and raging wildfires drive people from their homes, a new report offers guidance for community relocation programs.

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‘We need to invest in health workers between major pandemics—not just when we have a pandemic’

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Former US government official and long-time social entrepreneur Raj Panjabi shares insights on the importance of community health workers and on how being a refugee connects to his perspective on health equity.

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FEMA to overhaul its disaster aid system after decades of criticism

GCN

The agency will offer upfront cash payments to disaster survivors and slash some of its infamous red tape.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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IAEM Disaster Zone Column: My Last Column

Disaster Zone blog

Will someone pick up where I left off?

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Testing AI Calls for New Tactics

GovLoop

Artificial intelligence (AI) brings exciting new capabilities to government IT. But working with AI, especially generative AI, means fundamental changes in the way software is developed and tested. In October 2023, the White House issued its Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. The EO calls for prioritization of safety and security and consumer protection against fraud and discrimination.

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Warehousing and Quality of Jobs in the Inland Empire

Policy Chats

In this episode, Dr. Johannes Moenius, Peggi Hazlett, Sheheryar Kaoosji, and Dr. Juan De Lara talk with the University of California, Riverside Inland Center for Sustainable Development about t he impacts of logistics and warehousing on employment and quality of jobs in the Inland Region. About the Inland Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD) : Established in 2003, the ICSD conducts and disseminates research and reports on issues of suburban growth and its impact on social, environmen

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We are recruiting a Lecturer in International Politics at the University of Stirling

Paul Cairney

‘The Division of History, Heritage and Politics wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Grade 7/8 Lecturer in International Politics.

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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

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Panel: Warehousing and Quality of Jobs in the Inland Empire

Policy Chats

In this episode, Dr. Johannes Moenius, Peggi Hazlett, Sheheryar Kaoosji, and Dr. Juan De Lara talk with the University of California, Riverside Inland Center for Sustainable Development about t he impacts of logistics and warehousing on employment and quality of jobs in the Inland Region. About the Inland Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD) : Established in 2003, the ICSD conducts and disseminates research and reports on issues of suburban growth and its impact on social, environmen

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Discover State and Local Government Career Paths

Careers in Government

Explore impactful state and local government careers at Careers In Government. Find diverse opportunities for a meaningful public service journey. The post Discover State and Local Government Career Paths appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Updating the best practice elements of revitalization to include elements 7 and 8 | Transformational Projects Action Planning at a large scale

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

TransMilenio bus routes. Photo by Julio Plaza for the New York Times. An email discussion I think, and an article, " How BogotĂ¡ Tried to Lead the Way for Better Bus Systems ," in the New York Times about the decline of the Transmilenio BRT bus transit system in BogotĂ¡, which has close to 2 million daily riders, got me thinking about my writings on what I called the six elements of best practice revitalization, which were later augmented by the concept of Transformational Projects Action Planning

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Town of Columbine Valley, CO Deployed A New Module With GovPilot

GovPilot

Columbine Valley, CO expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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GovForward FedRAMP Headliner Summit: FedRAMP’ing- The Key to Accelerating Cyber Defense Improvements

CarahCast

Improving this nation’s cyber defense has been a consistent theme and called out in federal guidance issued by the White House with Executive Order 14028, the National Cybersecurity Strategy, as well as CISA’s Strategic Plan 2023–2025. To accelerate improvements in cyber defense for federal agencies, Cloud Service Providers (CSP) must continue to adopt FedRamp practices to usher in needed innovation to elevate this nation’s cyber defense capabilities.

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Re: Teams Emergency Operations Center version 2, now available!

Microsoft Public Sector

I recently adopted the TEOC plugin and really think there is a lot of potential to support my emergency operations. I am only basically familiar with SharePoint and more advanced Teams functions so some of the modifications and automations are proving to be challenging. The first modification I'd like to make is to modify the standard list of channels that are created when an incident is created in the plugin.

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City Strategies for Young Adult Reentry and Housing

NLC (National League of Cities)

Written in collaboration with Sharon Bean M.P.A., Camden County Jail Population Manager.

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Discover State and Local Government Career Paths

Careers in Government

Explore impactful state and local government careers at Careers In Government. Find diverse opportunities for a meaningful public service journey.

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Maximizing Municipal Budgets: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners

Speaker: Noratek

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-