Next City

MAY 7, 2024

Busan’s mayor is taking a collaborative approach to championing “happy proximity,” turning his city into a living laboratory for urban regeneration.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 7, 2024

Cash is no longer Latin Americans’ preferred way to pay, as debit cards, credit cards, and mobile payments have gained fans, presenting opportunities for financial-services companies.

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Homeroom

MAY 7, 2024

There is a famous phrase amongst Indigenous people about walking in two worlds: one being a path of traditional teachings, and the other being a path in the western world. I’ve related to and reflected on this statement all throughout my educational journey, but especially as I’ve worked to instill Native language & culture in Continue Reading The post Walking a Path Towards Indigenous Education appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 7, 2024

How should CEOs approach corporate values? When should they speak out on contentious issues? Alison Taylor breaks down how businesses can do the right thing—even when it’s not easy to.

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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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GovLoop

MAY 7, 2024

In May, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. The observance began in — hold onto your hats — 1949! While that makes it 75 years old, many people and organizations might just be recognizing it for the first time. That’s an important step to take, because healthy employees are productive and happy, and mental health matters. The National Alliance on Mental Illness ( NAMI ) reports that one in five adults will experience a mental health challenge each year, but only half of that group will r

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 7, 2024

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 7, 2024

What do three mayors from Athens, Ohio; Maywood, Illinois; and Fairfax, Virginia, all have in common? Their participation in the Local Infrastructure Hub’s free training programs, led by the National League of Cities (NLC), has resulted in substantial federal funds to tackle local projects.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

MAY 7, 2024

Summer is rapidly approaching—the perfect time to hit the beach! Millions of Americans will do just that as the weather warms up. Many already live on the more than 100,000 miles of coastlines and inland waterways across the United States. If they.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 7, 2024

Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor released its final rule on overtime protections that increases the salary thresholds required to exempt a salaried bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employee from federal overtime pay requirements. This change will make millions of previously ineligible employees eligible for overtime pay, including many local government employees.

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GCN

MAY 7, 2024

Routing calls based on location versus a person’s area code is already standard for calls coming into 911. Elected officials and mental health advocates want 988 calls to be geolocated as well. A new FCC proposal would do that.

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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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NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 7, 2024

This blog post is part of the On Your Mind series featuring local leaders and early childhood champions across the country.

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GCN

MAY 7, 2024

Governors from 53 U.S. states and territories object to the Defense Department's plan to move all Air National Guardsman with space-related missions from state to federal control, placing them under the umbrella of the U.S. Air Force, specifically the Space Force.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 7, 2024

This blog post is part of the On Your Mind series featuring local leaders and early childhood champions across the country.

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FedTech Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

My son loves abstract paintings. He explained to me once how much I was missing by just seeing black paint on a white canvas. I hadn’t seen the energy, chaos or frustration that my son saw instantly, and which the artist later confirmed was there. My children, as I suspect is true for most children, see things differently. They can see things that my overly educated and highly biased mind may have missed or may have simply been trained to overlook as unimportant.

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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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GCN

MAY 7, 2024

The State and Local Innovation project will work with policymakers to draft bill language and leverage data and best practices to keep the lowest income renters in stable housing.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 7, 2024

An estimated 270,000 payroll records of Britain’s armed forces have been compromised due to a breach by a third-party contractor The breach, discovered recently, has left the personal information of current and former members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Reservists vulnerable to exploitation. Compromised data leak The compromised data includes names, bank details, and, in some cases, addresses and national insurance numbers.

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State Tech Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

Speaking at last week's midyear conference of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, Georgia CIO Shawnzia Thomas said her government IT agency's workforce was excited about the possibilities of generative artificial intelligence. "It's an opportunity to learn something different," Thomas told a panel of the NASCIO 2024 midyear conference at National Harbor, Md.

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GCN

MAY 7, 2024

The state has a program that can help Medicaid enrollees get job training, career guidance.

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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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California Department of Technology

MAY 7, 2024

May 7, 2024 – The California Digital Government Technology Hackathon, held on March 7-8 and hosted by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, Wtech international community for women leaders in technology and online business, the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, and facilitated by the California Department of Technology (CDT), brought together participants passionate about using technology to improve government services through the creation of innovative, open-source solutions and crea

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

MAY 7, 2024

Since 2020 John Carr and Samantha Montano have been studying disaster movies and how they influence the public’s perceptions of disasters. Multiple researchers attributed the prevalence of disaster myths to disaster movies, but no empirical studies had supported or refuted that claim. John Carr is a disaster Researcher and Educator out of Kansas City, Missouri.

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ParkTalk podcast

MAY 7, 2024

Marissa Hird from the Naperville Running Company, a partner of the Naperville Park District, talks about the partnership between the organizations, the health benefits of running, and gives tips for beginner runners. Marissa Hird from the Naperville Running Company, a partner of the Naperville Park District, talks about the partnership between the organizations, the health benefits of running, and gives tips for beginner runners.

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Paul Cairney

MAY 7, 2024

This post first appeared on the Academy of Social Sciences website.

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Many business license applications still can't be completed online, creating a frustrating user experience and lowering compliance. Shifting to a digital process makes it easier for staff and businesses alike. This guide covers: How to build a licensing and registration experience that works for your staff and local businesses. Why technology is your best partner for improving licensing and registration compliance.

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GovPilot

MAY 7, 2024

South Orange, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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A Library Writer's Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Call for Proposals: LL&M Special Issue on Middle Management Library Leadership and Management , an ALA Core publication and a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal, is soliciting submissions for both peer-reviewed and editor-reviewed featured articles for our special issue on middle management. Topics of interest to middle management issues in libraries may include, but are not limited to: Managing up and down the organization Managing conflict Managing budgets and/or resource allocation issue

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Water is one of Earth’s most precious resources, yet a considerable amount goes missing worldwide every day. This lost water is typically referred to as nonrevenue water (NRW), and pipeline leaks are one of its main sources. Water pipeline leaks can damage critical infrastructure and put communities in danger, as well as lead to significant unplanned expenses and wasted resources.

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