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White House Seeks Cybersecurity Help for Rural Hospitals

FedTech Magazine

The White House has tapped Microsoft and Google to provide free cybersecurity services to approximately 2,000 “critical access” hospitals in an effort to protect healthcare in rural parts of the U.S. Critical access facilities are located more than 35 miles from comparable facilities, making their continuous operation essential to residents and their need for security funding, assessments, tools and training great.

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AI: Deepfake threats in the U.S.

Open Access Government - Technology News

Open Access Government provides a brief overview of deepfake threats in the U.S. within the artificial intelligence landscape In September 2023, the issue of deepfakes, also known as synthetic media threats, was addressed in a joint report by the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. federal agency partners. There is growing concern about the potential cybersecurity threat posed by this new technology to the Department of Defense (DoD), National Security Systems (NSS), and Defense Industrial B

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How to Mitigate Damage from Credentials That Should Be Inactive

State Tech Magazine

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center recently highlighted how a bad actor was able to authenticate to a state government’s internal VPN access point using the still-valid credentials of an ex-employee. In a recent alert, CISA and MS-ISAC outlined the threat and the tactics and techniques used in the criminal plot.

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Media Management and Civil Service Neutrality: A Delicate Balance

Policy & Politics Journal blog

by Matthew Flinders, Heidi Houlberg Salomonsen and Thurid Hustedt Although often overlooked, the rise of populism has placed additional pressures on the relationship between ministers and their senior civil servants.

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Easy to Do Business With: Why Simplifying Business Licensing Is a Best Practice

Many business license applications still can't be completed online, creating a frustrating user experience and lowering compliance. Shifting to a digital process makes it easier for staff and businesses alike. This guide covers: How to build a licensing and registration experience that works for your staff and local businesses. Why technology is your best partner for improving licensing and registration compliance.

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How are logistics executives navigating supply chain disruptions?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Recent issues at canals and ports have created supply chain uncertainty. How do logistics executives help their customers cope?

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Why Municipalities Seeking Federal Funds to Address Lead Service Lines May Benefit from PPPs

NLC (National League of Cities)

Bill Eller, Vice President of Business Development, HomeServe The dangers of lead exposure are well understood, and the replacement of lead water service lines is a key factor in limiting this exposure.

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Unleashing your superpower

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Organizations that have a distinctive capability can set themselves apart from the competition. It’s time to build your superpower.

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How Portland, Oregon Is Setting The Standard For Environmentalism

GovPilot

Navigating the complex problems of local governance is no small feat. Doing this while also maintaining environmental integrity can become very complex. Local government officials shoulder large responsibilities , from budget restrictions to catering to the needs of their constituents, all while trying to stay green.

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Full STEM Ahead: Supporting Girls of Color in the Field of STEM

Homeroom

By: Megan Chan, STEM Policy Intern, Office of the Deputy Secretary In the ever-evolving world of STEM, dedicating spaces and opportunities to amplify girls of color are essential for their overall advancement in the field. This summer, I am serving as a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Policy Intern at the U.S. Department of Continue Reading The post Full STEM Ahead: Supporting Girls of Color in the Field of STEM appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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FourKites’ CEO on the value of digitization

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FourKites founder and CEO Matt Elenjickal discusses how digitization can help logistics customers who are dealing with ongoing supply-chain-infrastructure disruptions.

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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-

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Re: Announcing general availability of Universal Print in GCC/GCC High!

Microsoft Public Sector

The Universal Print cloud-based print solution is available today in GCC/GCC High for government organizations.

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SEKO’s head of ocean freight on the AI future

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEKO senior vice president for global ocean freight Akhil Nair discusses the significant disruptions that AI could bring to the world of logistics.

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Why Heirs’ Property is a Problem for Vacancy and Abandonment

Center for Community Progress

To address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties, local governments must first identify what types of VAD properties exist in the community. Some properties are abandoned with no mortgage and near tax foreclosure. Some fall into disrepair during a long mortgage foreclosure process. In other cases, a property owner may die without a will, passing the property to multiple heirs and creating “ heirs’ property.

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WHEN CORRUPTION HITS SMALL CITIES

Barrett & Greene

Walter Winchell, one of America’s most popular syndicated gossip columnists and radio commentators from the 1920s through the early 1960s once called West Haven, Connecticut “the most corrupt little city in America.” Clearly there was a fair amount of hyperbole there – and we have no idea why he singled out West Haven (truth in advertising: it’s the hometown of Richard Greene, co-author of this piece).

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

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.

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Freddie Mac’s Second Mortgage Pilot: Should the Taxpayer Subsidize Equity Extraction Lending?

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

Introduction In April, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) officially solicited public comment on a proposal from Freddie Mac, one of the two large government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) it oversees, to begin a pilot program to finance closed-end second (CES) mortgages. 1 The Proposal, which was approved by the FHFA in June with several important restrictions, 2 was driven by a change in interest rates that has made cash-out refinancing (refi) economically expensive for homeowners.

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