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A Coal Mine Turned Garden Is Feeding 2,000 Texans Every Month

Next City

The 1-acre garden, in the middle of a 35,000-acre former mine, is supplying thousands of pounds of fresh produce to families in three Texas counties that have few grocery stores.

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30 State and Local Government IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2023

State Tech Magazine

As state and local governments charge out of the days of the pandemic, leading IT officials are bursting with transformative initiatives that are reshaping the public sector technology landscape. In their work, these officials rely more than ever on partnerships across jurisdictions and with the private sector. Where visible, these strong relationships informed StateTech's list of 30 State and Local Government IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2023.

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The state of grocery in North America 2023

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Grocery executives face a host of new challenges, including flat growth and margin pressure. Five trends could point the way to renewed momentum.

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Save Time and Reach Your Whole Audience With an Incredible Trick! (Includes Guide and an Example You Can Steal)

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Last week, we went over the Marketing Rule of 7 and how consistent messaging delivered many times over multiple channels will lead to promotional success. But that does NOT mean you must create 500 versions of every promotion you do. PHEW! So, let’s talk about the easiest way to make the Marketing Rule of 7 happen within the constraints of working in a library.

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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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Are We Really Helping? U.S. Security Assistance to Partner Nations Faces Challenges

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

The U.S. spends billions of dollars to train and equip foreign security forces in order to address global threats such as terrorism and narcotics trafficking. But is this assistance working? Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our two recent reports.

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Boosting Vietnam’s manufacturing sector: From low cost to high productivity

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Manufacturing has been the nucleus of Vietnam’s exceptional growth. However, faced with complex economic, geopolitical, and technological conditions, this sector may have to reinvent itself to continue thriving.

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Been there, doing that: How corporate and investment banks are tackling gen AI

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Wholesale banks have vast expertise in traditional AI. It’s a sound investment that is paying off again as generative AI takes hold.

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Introducing UrbanShift City Academy: A New Resource and Learning Platform to Empower Sustainable Urban Development

The City Fix

If you’re a regular reader of TheCityFix, you’re no stranger to the vital role that cities play in shaping the future of our planet. From leading the shift to zero-emission transportation networks to advancing solutions to curb plastic waste at.

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Toward net-zero emissions: Achieving Luxembourg’s sustainability ambitions

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Luxembourg can exceed EU carbon-emission-reduction goals by doubling-down on opportunities in key private sectors.

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City Inclusive Entrepreneurship Program Celebrates Its Fourth and Largest Year Yet

NLC (National League of Cities)

August 31, 2023 marked a triumphant conclusion to the 2022-2023 City Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE) program year, marking its fourth and most expansive year since the program began in 2019.

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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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Q&A: The National Cancer Institute Is Serious About Data Storage and Backup

FedTech Magazine

When it comes to cancer research in the United States, no federal agency does more than the National Cancer Institute. With an annual budget exceeding $7 billion, the NCI funds investigative work in everything from cancer genomics to the disease’s detection, diagnosis and treatment. While scientists lead the way in these initiatives, their success is highly dependent on support from the agency’s Office of the Chief Information Officer.

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Local Conduit Issuances of Affordable Housing Bonds in North Carolina: The Basics

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

North Carolina suffers from a lack of affordable housing options for low and moderate income households. And as my colleague Tyler Mulligan has noted , the public sector cannot be expected to solve this problem without private sector capital and expertise. In a May 2022 post , Tyler outlined many of the ways in which North Carolina’s local governments can aid the development of privately owned affordable housing.

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Community engagement examples: August’s inspiring platforms

Citizen Lab

This August, we’ve been amazed again at how local governments worldwide are leveraging their CitizenLab platforms to engage with their communities. Whether it’s urban redevelopment, school reform, or community-driven initiatives, in more and more places, residents are taking active roles in decision-making processes. Dive into this selection of community engagement projects, curated by our participation experts, and let these examples inspire you!

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Insights from the 2023 Northeast Resilient Cities Summit

NLC (National League of Cities)

Across the country, old and outdated infrastructure is vulnerable to a changing climate, from frequent and intense storms, extreme heat, and drought.

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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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Republicans and Democrats agree: The threat of a government shutdown is bad news

Partnership for Public Service

The heated political debates around key funding bills needed to prevent a government shutdown are having an unintended consequence. While Democrats, Republicans and independents tend not to agree on much these days, there is a widespread consensus that the threat of a shutdown is a negative development. A recent online survey by the Partnership for Public Service shows that 68% of all respondents said the threat of a showdown was decreasing their trust in the federal government, while only 18% s