Fri.Sep 01, 2023

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How to detect wildfire smoke using Amazon Rekognition

AWS Public Sector Blog

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) , the effects of climate change, such as increased heat, extended drought, and more, have been a key driver in the increasing risk and extent of wildfires in the United States. Wildfires, then, contribute to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions, destruction of ecosystems, and lost carbon storage in the destruction of forests.

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How agile operating models benefit risk and compliance functions

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

After bringing agile operating models to customer-facing, frontline business units, financial institutions are also seeing the benefits of agile for risk and compliance functions.

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Exploring Federal Government Jobs in Atlanta: Opportunities, Tips, and Success Stories

Careers in Government

Searching for job security, exceptional benefits, and the chance to make a difference? Look no further than federal government jobs in Atlanta. Explore various roles spanning administration, technology, healthcare, and law enforcement. We’ll guide you through qualifications, crafting impressive resumes, interview strategies, and real success stories.

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The role of natural gas in the move to cleaner, more reliable power

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Natural gas can play a critical role in decarbonizing US power supply by providing a backup energy supply for renewables—but infrastructure investments and market mechanisms will be needed.

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How Gilbert, AZ Prepares for the Future While Protecting What Makes It Great

A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain. By adopting the GovOS Tax & Compliance suite, the Town: Increased compliance from 40% to 90% Generated over $85K in new revenue Has a single digital system to manage tasks more efficiently With a centralized hub for short-term rental registration and enforcement, Gilbert balances tourism and community needs.

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Protecting and Watermarking CAD files in Microsoft 365

Microsoft Public Sector

Intellectual property (IP) theft can wreak havoc on the supply chain and defense, stripping away an organization’s, or nation’s, competitive advantage. Hackers don’t necessarily pose the biggest threat to IP. Insider threats from employees, contractors and partners pose just as big a threat (some might argue bigger) from both accidental and deliberate data loss.

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Local Leaders’ Role Before, During and After Disasters 

NLC (National League of Cities)

From wildfires in Hawaii to hurricanes in Florida, communities across the United States have faced devastating natural disasters this summer. Local elected officials play a crucial role in disaster resilience, whether it’s planning for disasters to mitigate risks or leading their community through recovery. Officials have distinct roles before, during, and after disasters.

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How to Decide if AI Can Help You Out

GovLoop

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) might not be quite ready to replace human workers on a large scale, given its proclivity for errors or even fabrications. But the technology can serve as a handy digital assistant, if you can just figure out where it makes sense, notes a recent article from the MIT Sloan School of Management. John Horton, an MIT Sloan associate professor who specializes in AI labor and online marketplace research, says the challenge is not with the technology, but with how

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Educating Up to Streamline the Grant Writing Process

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Most people fall into grant writing almost by chance. Maybe someone recognized your writing skills and voila! You were “voluntold.” Perhaps you were coordinating a community program or project for a nonprofit or local government and needed a way to sustain those important efforts. Either way, those writing skills drew you in. It makes sense, given the most common way to describe the process is “grant writing” – which only tells part of the story.

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How to Support National Attendance Awareness Month

NLC (National League of Cities)

In the wake of a global pandemic, youth and educators are facing unprecedented challenges. Chronic absenteeism – missing more than 10% of school days – has more than doubled in communities across the country, disrupting the classrooms and impacting students’ academic progress, social development, and overall well-being.

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CFP: NASIG Autumn (Virtual Conference - October 16th-18th, 2023)

A Library Writer's Blog

We are pleased to announce that the NASIG Autumn virtual conference is scheduled to take place online October 16-18, 2023, and the call for proposals is now open. We are accepting proposals for the following session types: Short (7 minutes): ideal for concise overviews or burgeoning ideas Medium (15 minutes): perfect for case studies Long (30 minutes): great for more detailed presentations Please submit your proposals here: [link] farNPnLtU9rXmnpa8 by Monday, September 11, 2023.

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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Housing Forward Virginia

First State Insights

Jonathan Knopf, Executive Director for Programs at Housing Forward Virginia, speaks with Sean O'Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about developing and leading affordable housing efforts in Virginia. This conversation covers the motivation for and history behind the founding of Housing Forward Virginia and the steps the organization has taken to address the challenge of promoting and developing affordable housing in Virginia.

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