State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2023

Cities around the world are increasingly investing in smart city technology to deliver economic, social and environmental benefits for their constituents. As the adoption of this technology grows, so too must the underlying technology infrastructure and applications. Today’s smart city investments must be future proofed to support ongoing innovation and to continue to deliver ROI on scarce public IT resources over time.

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Citizen Lab

AUGUST 24, 2023

Every local government and organization that has ever launched a community engagement project knows the challenge: How do you reach underheard groups? In this article, we’ll cover some of the good practices to follow for inclusive community engagement so that you’ll be ready to set up your participation broadly and activate even hard-to-reach target groups.

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Community Engagement Engagement Local Government Government 98

FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2023

When you’re adding onto your house, it’s critical that you and your contractors ensure the new second story blends with the original build. Can your current electrical service handle the additional load? Will your floor joists support the weight of the new structure? You’d also have to calculate the cost of the items needed to build the addition and determine what you can afford that still works in the space.

Housing 98

Housing 98

NLC (National League of Cities)

AUGUST 24, 2023

Every year, in cities across the country, approximately 109,000 Americans die from drug overdoses. Nearly 70 percent of these overdoses can be attributed to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.

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Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 24, 2023

Our latest research shows that programmatic acquirers continue to create value from this approach to M&A and identifies the capabilities and practices these companies use to deliver their M&A strategies.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 24, 2023

With products that serve over 150 million students globally, Google has a responsibility to meet the rapidly evolving needs of students, educators, and administrators. Google for Education and Google Cloud work together to partner with the most innovative EdTech companies to help to make learning more personal, safer, and accessible in the classroom and beyond.

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Education Engagement Management Development 89

NLC (National League of Cities)

AUGUST 24, 2023

First responders and educators devote their lives to the safety and well-being of our communities. Unfortunately, local governments across the county are struggling to recruit and retain qualified and racially diverse public safety employees and educators. It is crucial for local leaders to find ways to support them.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 24, 2023

Macroeconomic uncertainty and continued loss pressures mean personal lines carriers must develop pricing agility through a systematic, cross-functional approach to loss ratio management.

Development 89

Development Management 89

Homeroom

AUGUST 24, 2023

One-third of American schools are located in rural areas. We want to ensure rural students have every opportunity to pursue careers in their communities and local regions — as well as in our increasingly complex global labor market. To that end, ED launched the Rural Tech Project, a $600,000 challenge to advance technology education and Continue Reading The post Get to Know the Rural Tech Project Finalist Teams appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 24, 2023

Building a direct-to-customer channel can generate substantial value—but only when planned carefully, managed well, and focused on the customer.

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Management 83

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Social Pinpoint

AUGUST 24, 2023

With the rise of technology, online community engagement has become a powerful tool for public participation. And, as technology continues to shape how we interact, empowering the youth to actively participate is becoming very crucial. Why? Well, given their tech-savvy nature, and their role as future leaders in shaping our world, it really emphasizes just how important it is to get them involved.

Community Engagement 52

Community Engagement Engagement Social Media Education 52

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 24, 2023

Coral Pasisi, president of nonprofit Tofia Niue, and Chris Stone, vice-president of Conservation International, discuss an innovative financial model that aims to protect Niue's marine ecosystems.

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Nonprofit 82

GovPilot

AUGUST 24, 2023

In the rapidly changing world of the 21st century, government officials are experiencing exciting and challenging transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a pervasive topic, casting a significant shadow over our future. The constant discussions about AI's growing influence can be overwhelming for the officials who are responsible for society's well-being.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 24, 2023

Generative AI could add enormous value across the global economy, from banking to life sciences. The companies that use the technology quickly and effectively will have the edge.

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Advertiser: Noratek

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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The City Fix

AUGUST 24, 2023

Earlier this year, India surpassed China to become the most populous country in the world. And with 68% of the world’s population projected to live in urban areas by 2050, India is expected to see an additional 416 million urban dwellers.

Development 52

Development Government 52

GovLoop

AUGUST 24, 2023

Identity security (also known as identity governance and identity management) protects against the cyber threats associated with providing technology access to a diverse workforce. What are some of the key characteristics of an effective approach to identity security? Centralized identity management: Agencies need a strong understanding of users’ responsibilities and authorities.

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Security Management Government 52

Center for Community Progress

AUGUST 24, 2023

You’ve probably seen an abandoned house or two in your neighborhood. Every community has a few vacant properties, and they aren’t always harmful to their neighbors. But some places have many vacant and abandoned properties. These empty structures and lots remain for years, deteriorating in condition, weakening the housing market, driving residents out of the neighborhood, and fueling more vacancy.

Housing 52

Housing Local Government Stewardship Public Service 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the launch of a Government Lens for the AWS Well-Architected Framework. The Government Lens is a collection of customer-proven design principles, scenarios, and technology agnostic best practices designed to encourage the unique context and requirements of governments globally to be considered when designing, building, and operating government workloads on AWS.

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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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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 24, 2023

Discover the art of successful grant writing! In this quick guide, we unveil five crucial tips that will empower nonprofits to secure vital funding opportunities effectively. Let's dive in and uncover the key strategies that can make your grant proposals stand out and secure the support the federal government and your organization deserves. What is the importance of grant writing for nonprofits?

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

AUGUST 24, 2023

In recent decades, workers have taken on increasing responsibility for securing their retirement savings through retirement accounts, such as 401(k)s. Factors like whether an employer contributes to these accounts or not can effect retirement savings.

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Accountability Security 52

Grant Central USA

AUGUST 24, 2023

Discover the art of successful grant writing! In this quick guide, we unveil five crucial tips that will empower nonprofits to secure vital funding opportunities effectively. Let's dive in and uncover the key strategies that can make your grant proposals stand out and secure the support the federal government and your organization deserves. What is the importance of grant writing for nonprofits?

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 24, 2023

With products that serve over 150 million students globally, Google has a responsibility to meet the rapidly evolving needs of students, educators, and administrators. Google for Education and Google Cloud work together to partner with the most innovative EdTech companies to help to make learning more personal, safer, and accessible in the classroom and beyond.

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Education Engagement Management Development 40

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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