Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

The pressures to build will likely overcome disaster resilience concerns.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Last year, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance to improve the employment gap by increasing tech skills globally. The initiative brings together a coalition of Fortune 500 companies and other employers, government agencies, workforce development organizations, and education leaders to better prepare learners for entry-level tech careers.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 10, 2024

Savvy distributors know the power of private-label brands to retain customers and accelerate profitable growth. Distributors that successfully increase their private-label penetration have a distinct advantage in overall gross margin.

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Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 10, 2024

In this episode, Shauna gives a detailed rundown of her experiences at the Women in Camp Summit 2023, also known as WICS. The episode includes discussions on several important topics including the significance of intersectionality in camping, the importance of transparency in job descriptions to accommodate neurodivergent individuals, trauma-informed management, and the impact of privilege. […] The post Ep 28: Insider’s Look: Women in Camp Summit 2023 – Conversations and Takeaways first ap

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 10, 2024

More green space, cleaner air, and less congested roads. Could a major mobility shift from private cars to traditional and electric bicycles help European cities turn these aspirations into a reality?

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GCN

JANUARY 10, 2024

Kathy Hochul announced in her State of the State address an AI consortium and research center, and issued a new policy for responsible AI governance.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

Agencies want to know they’re getting maximum returns on their digital initiatives because IT spending represents a major portion of their budgets. Technology helps agencies save money in addition to boosting efficiencies these days. Strategic investments help agencies maximize their productivity when funding is readily available, and when it’s not, optimized spending can mean the difference between mission success and failure.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 10, 2024

Digital twins are revolutionizing how decisions are made within factories, and forward-thinking manufacturers are getting ahead of the technology curve to drive efficiency.

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GCN

JANUARY 10, 2024

Medical debt can stymie communities’ economic mobility as unpaid hospital bills chip away at public dollars. That’s why local governments are looking to forgive residents’ medical debt, which experts say can be especially helpful for rural areas.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 10, 2024

Demand for sustainable fuels is projected to grow as the world strives to meet decarbonization targets, but additional investment and continued legislative support is needed to meet projected growth.

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Google Public Sector

JANUARY 10, 2024

On October 4th, Los Angeles County hosted its second annual Tech Empowerment Day to celebrate Digital Inclusion Week at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. This event is part of L.A.’s Delete the Divide initiative, which supports underserved communities with technology resources. A founding sponsor of Tech Empowerment Day in 2022, Google Cloud again served as a key partner in ensuring students gain hands-on experiences with modern technologies.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 10, 2024

Low-carbon energy technologies are growing, but bottlenecks could slow the energy transition at a time when the rollout of clean technologies needs to accelerate.

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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

As you write your papers, document, document.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 10, 2024

Despite some uncertainties across scenarios, global clean hydrogen demand is projected to grow significantly to 2050, but infrastructure scale-up and technology advancements are needed to meet projected demand.

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GovPilot

JANUARY 10, 2024

In recent years, pet ownership has become a quintessential aspect of the American dream. Whether it is a loyal dog or a curious cat, more and more American citizens are becoming pet owners. In fact, according to Forbes, 44.5% of U.S. households own dogs, with 29% opting for cat ownership. With the continuing desire by citizens to own a furry friend, it is important that your local government is equipped with the necessary tools to help in this process.

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Super Library Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2024

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 223 The final result of a massive new survey on Gen Z and Millennial users of the library has been released. And I think right now is the time to read it and analyze it as we move into 2024 because it may have big implications for your marketing. We’ll break down the topline results in this episode.

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GCN

JANUARY 10, 2024

Led by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, staff in the Office of Administration will use the AI tools to create and edit copy, update policy language, draft job descriptions and help employees write code.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 10, 2024

As municipalities continue to revisit their housing codes and permitting structures to increase the supply of housing, they should be doing so with mobility solutions in mind.

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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

JANUARY 10, 2024

Philadelphia is the latest city to prohibit ski masks in some public areas, but there is little research supporting the strategy.

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State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

As state and local agencies pursue technology modernization, they must look beyond infrastructure upgrades. Transformation requires a deep dive into the applications themselves. Agencies need to know what they’re running, eliminate duplication and ensure that applications align with emerging infrastructure models. This effort, known as application rationalization, is key to digital transformation.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

There’s a hilarious scene in season four of the TV show The Office featuring in which main character Michael Scott willfully steers his rental car into Lake Scranton after his GPS tells him to make a right turn. The moment the lake water crests over the windshield is comedy gold. The show is trying to make a point about the value of human-directed versus machine-directed decision-making, and as agencies begin evaluating use cases for artificial intelligence, they’re at risk for similar kinds of

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

JANUARY 10, 2024

Child trafficking is a horrific crime. Traffickers can target children due to their age and vulnerability and exploit them sexually, force them to work, or both. Federal, state, and local governments, as well as non-governmental organizations, are.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Revolutionalizing the shopping experience by embracing voice commerce in 2024 for seamless digital interactions Today, customers expect a frictionless shopping experience across online channels. At Itransition, voice commerce is an effective and innovative way for businesses to make digital customer experiences more seamless. According to TechNavio, the voice commerce market is expected to grow by $55.68 billion from 2021 to 2026, showing a CAGR of 24.34%.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 10, 2024

In recent years, we’ve observed the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), and it shows no sign of slowing down, particularly in the foreseeable future. Notably, it’s consistently reshaping our behaviors, decision-making processes, and the way we interact with one another. Yet, with the ongoing development and increased integration of AI into our daily lives, a crucial question arises: Will AI replace community engagement?

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 10, 2024

2023: A Reflection As the new year begins, lessons learned from 2023’s collaborative local safety efforts show promise, as many made an impact on violence in cities. A brief released by NLC in the fall of 2023 related to the Municipalities Reimagining Community Safety (MRCS) Initiative provided an overview of such efforts.

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A Library Writer's Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Call for Presenters! CORE Creative Ideas in Technical Services Interest Group (CITSIG) invites speakers to present as part of the CORE Virtual Interest Group Week on Friday, March 8, 2024 from 10-11 Central / 11-Noon Eastern. We welcome presentation proposals from any technical services setting and from any level of experience or position. We seek new presentations as well as those previously presented in non-Core settings.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Sarah Storelli and Dave Levy recently recorded the fourth episode of the AWS Behind the Cloud vodcast. The democratization of technology has led to some of the most transformative innovations across industries and within the communities we learn, live, work, and play. Yet, accessibility to technology is still a significant challenge worldwide, especially for underrepresented populations.

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A Library Writer's Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

URL: [link] New Open Access Journal on library publishing. CFP for second issue coming soon. About CSLP The library publishing community is engaged in meaningful work, collaborating on a range of content at various stages of the publishing process. For those interested in the details, it can be difficult or time-consuming to find information about a particular project.

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