Disaster Zone blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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GCN

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The U.S. saw 25 billion-dollar weather disasters this year—more than ever before. Next year could be worse.

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Homeroom

DECEMBER 15, 2023

By: U.S. Undersecretary of Education James Kvaal After more than three years, in June 2023, Congress ended the student loan payment pause, which suspended payments and interest for the duration of the pandemic. This fall, more than 28 million borrowers are returning to repayment, an unprecedented challenge for both borrowers and the Department of Education.

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GCN

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Now that many public sector jobs no longer require a four-year degree, agencies are reframing how they recruit and train new workers, especially for IT jobs.

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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.

Local Government

GovLoop

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Collaborative technology has cleared away physical and operational barriers that once seemed immovable. We can meet face-to-face digitally with people across the globe, work on documents and whiteboards simultaneously, and exchange sensitive data securely. Audio is crisp and clear, and video is in HD. Most of us can participate in a webinar, for instance, with ease.

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GCN

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Many believe they are seeing more people experiencing homelessness than ever before. But in three major cities, the data contradicts that perception.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Key defense and intelligence officials working to create zero-trust environments are calling on industry partners to give them more information about interoperability as they search for the right cybersecurity solutions. “I don’t have any idea what you actually do,” said Ben Phelps, CISO for internal systems at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

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Policy Chats

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In this episode, Associate Professor Katie Attwell talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about vaccine hesitancy, mandates, and public health policy. About Katie Attwell : Associate Professor Katie Attwell is a political science and public policy scholar at the University of Western Australia, where she leads VaxPolLab.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Over more than 25 years of researching, prioritizing, writing, developing objectives, creating evaluation plans, and tangling with logic models, I never spent much time measuring a crucial aspect of work that affects all those tasks and more—my happiness. I am not saying that I expected every day to be a Disney cartoon of winsome talking animals that burst into song and happy endings.

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Policy Chats

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In this episode, Associate Professor Katie Attwell talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about vaccine hesitancy, mandates, and public health policy. About Katie Attwell : Associate Professor Katie Attwell is a political science and public policy scholar at the University of Western Australia, where she leads VaxPolLab.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 15, 2023

To ensure a seamless migration to the cloud and take advantage of the benefits it offers, agencies need to turn to virtualization , which allows their IT teams to conduct large-scale migrations to the cloud with minimal downtime. To better understand how government agencies can maximize their cloud investment by using virtualization, take a look at this real-life example from the U.S.

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GovPilot

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Holiday events are coming just around the corner for the winter season, and local officials should seize this opportunity to get a head start on planning and organization. Many communities curate elaborate plans for community holiday events, but proper organization is crucial for a successful turnout. Organizing local holiday events in your community entails clear communication, strategic promotion, and streamlined logistics to promote a positive attendee experience.

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NLRG (National Legal Research Group)

DECEMBER 15, 2023

ELECTION LAW: Federal District Court Judge Orders Georgia Lawmakers to Redraw Congressional Map for the 2024 Election Anne B. Hemenway —Senior Attorney On October 26, 2023, in three cases similar to the U.S. Supreme Court decision rejecting Alabama's congressional map, the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. v.

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GovPilot

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The NJ Township expands their established partnership with GovPilot through the purchase of new government management software solutions to streamline operations.

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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

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Public transport is one of the best, most cost-effective solutions available to address today’s climate and development challenges. Buses and trains can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to two-thirds per passenger, per kilometer compared to private vehicles. The UN’s latest.

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GovPilot

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The PA Township just began a new partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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GCN

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Officials encounter new obstacles and costs in trying to replace just some of the data they used to get from the Electronic Registration Information Center, unreleased records show.

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