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Steady progress in approaching the quantum advantage

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Quantum technology could create value worth trillions of dollars within the next decade. The third annual Quantum Technology Monitor synthesizes the latest opportunities in this burgeoning field.

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One city takes to the streets to address extreme heat

GCN

A Los Angeles neighborhood tested the impact of an innovative cool pavement coating, and research shows it holds potential to supplement climate mitigation efforts.

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From margins to mainstream: Asians and Pacific Islanders in Hollywood

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Asian and Pacific Islander consumers could generate billions of dollars in additional revenue—if the film and television industry can improve the representation and authenticity of API content.

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Extreme Connect 2024: Agencies Can Use Wi-Fi 6E Connectivity Outdoors

State Tech Magazine

In a recent video interview, Jose J. Peña, IT director for the city of Pharr, Texas, said that the enhanced capabilities of Extreme Networks infrastructure ensures that the city can continue to innovate. “We have been doing public Wi-Fi and video surveillance in our city parks for several years now, and this just helps us,” Peña said in an Extreme Networks online presentation.

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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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Institutional Owned Land and New York City’s Housing Crisis: The Extent of Faith-Based Owned Land Ownership

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

As New York City grapples with its most severe housing shortage in over half a century, state and local policymakers are actively seeking a range of ways to promote housing development using institutionally-owned land, including Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs). To gauge the opportunity's scale, the NYU Furman Center analyzed the zoning of FBO-owned land in New York City, detailing its scope and geographic spread.

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Making AI better than us—What could possibly go wrong?

GCN

COMMENTARY | Trained on data scraped from all corners of the internet, today’s generative AI applications are rife with biased data. Developing a trustworthy AI framework requires cross-sector collaboration.

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States explore new incentives to lower the cost of EVs

GCN

Washington state became the latest state to roll out rebates for buying or leasing EVs this week, but other states are offering incentives to knock thousands of dollars off the cost of the vehicles, too.

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State Governments are Under Pressure to Modernize UI Systems

Government Technology Insider

The COVID-19 pandemic drove many changes in American society and government, even beyond the healthcare sector. As businesses shut down and unemployment rates rose, millions of Americans applied for unemployment insurance. For many of the newly unemployed, applications languished in outdated systems that stalled or failed due to the unexpected volume of claims.

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With surge in hate crimes, state justice department launches hotline awareness campaign

GCN

Oregon's confidential hotline connects victims to government and community services that range from counseling to help filing a police report.

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Final Municipal Tax Credit Regulations Present Opportunities for Clean Energy Projects

NLC (National League of Cities)

In March, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published final regulations for the Inflation Reduction Act elective pay program, also known as direct pay, that provides tax incentives to municipalities for installing a variety of clean energy projects.

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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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Tennessee House votes to arm teachers despite opposition

GCN

In spite of protesters, a bill that would allow teachers to carry a gun goes to governor for signature.

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Charging up The State and Local EV Workforce Collaborative

NLC (National League of Cities)

Marking the start of sustainability month, in early April 2024, the State and Local EV Workforce Collaborative kicked off in Washington, DC. Over the course of three days, the National League of Cities and the National Governors Association convened the newly formed National EV Workforce Taskforce.

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Getting creative this spring

Princeton Public Library

Spring is a time of inspiration and a great time to reinvigorate (or discover) your artistic sensibilities. The post Getting creative this spring appeared first on Princeton Public Library.

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Crisis management in English local government: the limits of resilience

Policy & Politics Journal blog

By Tania Arrieta and Jonathan S. Davies In our recently published article in Policy & Politics, we explore the context for local authorities in England that have been pushed to develop “resilience.

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

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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Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Nine | Second stage planning for parks using the cultural landscape framework

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Gaps in park master planning frameworks -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part One | Levels of Service " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Two | Utilizing Academic Research as Guidance " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Three | Planning for Climate Change/Environment " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Four | Planning for Seasonality and Activation " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Five | Planning for Public Art as an element of park facilities " -- " Gaps in Par

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Proactive AI/ML Strategies and Talent Development Helps the Department of Energy Stay Ahead of Cyberthreats

Government Technology Insider

In the ongoing battle against cyber threats, federal agencies are now faced with a new myriad of challenges introduced through the evolution of AI and Generative AI (GenAI). The attacks are becoming more sophisticated and asymmetric as the attacker arsenal is evolving rapidly. Nation state actors are now using AI tools to launch cyberattacks as well as disinformation campaigns.

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Securing Agencies’ Cloud Migration Paths Requires Data-Level Security

FedTech Magazine

There is always an inherent risk of compromise when moving data from one location to another. Some data might be lost, while other data might end up being corrupted or incomplete. Cloud migration adds the possibility of human error and technical issues, heightening the risks associated with data transfer. Agencies navigating cloud migration to align with the Biden administration’s National Cybersecurity Strategy can mitigate some of these risks with a solution called content disarm and reconstru

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