Wed.Nov 01, 2023

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Social media cases hinge on definition of what amounts to state action online

GCN

The U.S. Supreme Court wrestled in two important cases over whether public officials acted improperly in blocking constituents on their personal social media accounts.

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Optimizing Digital Twins Supports DOD Testing and Innovation Efforts

FedTech Magazine

The U.S. Air Force leads a growing number of federal entities that are deploying digital twins in novel and exciting ways because it’s devoted significant research and development resources toward such endeavors. The Air Force Research Laboratory not only uses digital twins to design, prototype and evaluate aircraft and weapons systems but also is developing a digital environment called the Colosseum where vendors’ proposed systems can battle virtually.

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3 Ways for State Agencies to Protect Citizens’ Digital Identities

State Tech Magazine

The Improving Digital Identity Act of 2021 gives agencies the incentive and funds needed to protect citizens’ digital data. Now is the time to invest in the tools, people and processes required to achieve that objective. When a person interacts with a state agency or healthcare provider, one of the first pieces of information the organization asks for is a driver's license or Social Security number.

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Investing in public benefit navigators is a crucial step toward equity

GCN

A public-private partnership in Philadelphia is helping residents overcome the barriers to accessing the public benefits and tax credits they’re entitled to.

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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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4 Myths About Data Backup in the Cloud: What Municipalities Need to Know 

NLC (National League of Cities)

By Clark Cooper, Senior Strategic Advisor, VC3 When talking with towns and cities, we often hear a variety of perspectives and observations about cloud data backup. It’s a technology that has rapidly advanced and improved over the years, becoming an essential part of many data backup and disaster recovery strategies.

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Earth is getting extra salty, an ‘existential threat’ to freshwater supplies

GCN

Salt pollution, like that used to make roads safer after snow or ice storms, is contaminating the nation's water supplies and corroding underground pipes. States are exploring salt alternatives to combat the “existential threat to our freshwater.

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Feds ease capital requirement for broadband funding

GCN

The rule, which required internet companies to put down millions of dollars upfront, would have excluded all but the biggest providers.

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Explaining UK Politics and Policy Making

Paul Cairney

This post introduces chapter 3 of Politics and Policy Making in the UK by Paul Cairney and Sean Kippin. The UK political system often seems confusing because commentators are juggling two stories of policymaking.

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How California and Florida are trying to stave off the home insurance crisis

GCN

Historically, the two states have had very different approaches to insuring against natural disasters. That’s changing.

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A Property Insurance Disaster Is Looming

Disaster Zone blog

We are only seeing the tip of the iceberg.

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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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What Collaborative Technology for Government Should Look Like

GovLoop

The past several years have taught government about the importance of collaborative, virtual technology that allows employees to engage and excel from anywhere. It should be seamless and secure, available across one communications platform. It should allow employees to meet face-to-face despite long distances. Collaborative technology should make it easy for colleagues to work on projects simultaneously, with reliable HD video and audio.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: ‘Leading Your Own Career’

Disaster Zone blog

No one else will do it for you!

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Pitch to Win: Making Your Proposals Successful

GovLoop

Innovation starts with ideas, and you’ve got plenty of good ones. But getting them across to decision-makers can seem daunting. It doesn’t need to be. Giving a good pitch involves techniques and skills that you can learn and practice. We asked two innovation experts to share what works. Choose Winning Ideas “You’re not going to pitch every single idea that goes through your head,” said Virginia Hill, a leadership coach with the Center for Government Leadership at the Partnership for Public Servi

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Elevating Government Productivity: Microsoft 365 Copilot at the Forefront

Microsoft Public Sector

The digital transformation within government sectors is accelerating, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a pivotal role in this evolution. Microsoft is leading the charge, deploying innovative AI solutions tailored for public sector needs. At the heart of this transformation is Microsoft 365 Copilot, a groundbreaking tool set to redefine how government agencies work.

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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Claude Cormier, creative landscape architect

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Claude Cormier , Canadian landscape architect focused on public spaces and parks (" Claude Cormier, Landscape Architect With a Playful Eye, Dies at 63 ," New York Times , " “Risk is Where Success Resides”: A Conversation with Claude Cormier ," Azure, Claude Cormier obituary , CCxA) died recently. His ouevre should remind us when we create or rehabilitate public spaces that we have the opportunity to be incredibly creative, to add public art and other elements that make the spaces "serious fun" -

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AI to transform military engineering capabilities

Open Access Government - Technology News

In a groundbreaking development, an AI-powered tool is set to revolutionise military engineering capabilities by swiftly identifying equipment faults At Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, a collaborative project involving 1710 Naval Air Squadron, DE&S Digital AI Team, and Royal Navy Engineers unveils the innovative ‘Motherlode’ defence software tool, now powered by artificial intelligence.

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The Vajont Dam Disaster, Sixty Years On

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE AR-SA Vajont is located about 100 km due north of Venice in the eastern extension of the Italian Dolomite Mountains, a part of the Alpine arc. It is also situated on the boundary between the Italian regions of Veneto and Friuli Venezia-Giulia. The Vajont valley is an eastern lateral tributary to the Piave River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea northeast of the Venetian lagoon.

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The Benefits of Volunteerism For Local Governments: Strategies To Engage Volunteers With GovPilot

GovPilot

In the complex world of local governance, volunteers serve as the backbone of community based initiatives such as a CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), sustainability committees, local health advocacy groups and much more. One of the many problems faced by local government officials is finding members of the community who are willing to participate in these local programs.

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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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GOP states embrace Uber, Lyft to take low-income patients to medical appointments

GCN

The companies have lobbied states to use Medicaid funding to pay for the trips.

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Re: Elevating Government Productivity: Microsoft 365 Copilot at the Forefront

Microsoft Public Sector

We're excited to announce that Microsoft 365 Copilot and many other AI capabilities now have roadmap dates for our US Government clouds.

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Rethinking Time Management: Beyond the Clock to True Resource Mastery #1

Grant Writing Made Easy

We’ve all heard it a million times: “There aren’t enough hours in the day.” Time management has long been heralded as the solution to our increasingly busy lives. But what if the real challenge isn’t managing our minutes and hours? What if the key lies in reframing our perspective, shifting from a narrow focus on time to a holistic approach that encompasses all our resources?