GovLoop

AUGUST 19, 2024

What is Internet Self-Care Day ? It’s a day, celebrated on August 21, when we think about our online behavior and make proactive changes, to improve our well-being. That might run contrary to how we usually use the internet, because many of our automatic daily habits may not be supportive of mental wellness. For instance, it is well-documented that social media can exacerbate mental health problems.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 19, 2024

On August 1st, the European Union’s landmark legislation, the AI Act, came into effect , ushering in a new era of regulation aimed at governing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across its member states This legislation, spanning 144 pages, marks a significant step in addressing the potential risks posed by AI while fostering innovation in the region.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 19, 2024

Leaders benefit from seeking out diverse experiences, displaying deep curiosity, and knowing when to speak up.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

AUGUST 19, 2024

Authored by Overland Park City Council Member and Program Manager of the State Support Center Melissa Cheatham and City Councilperson of Michigan City, Indiana Nancy Moldenhaue Twenty-five American communities celebrated big wins last month. These lucky states, cities and regions were selected to receive portions of $4.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2024

As cutting-edge technologies, especially artificial intelligence, charge onto the scene, leading state and local officials have collaborated closely with private sector organizations to securely, compliantly and sustainability enhance citizen experiences while modernizing the back-office functions that support them. IT infrastructure modernization, cloud optimization, smarter cybersecurity and agile software development will rapidly facilitate a truly modern citizen experience, one that can more

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Super Library Marketing

AUGUST 19, 2024

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library I was scrolling through LinkedIn when a post by a librarian named Kaitlyn Carpenter, who works at a high school in Houston, Texas caught my attention. She said: “One of my favorite things that Houston Independent School District library services implemented this year has been our monthly infographics!

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Professional Grant Writer

AUGUST 19, 2024

Effective grant writing is a strategic tool that propels your organization’s success, especially in the nonprofit sector. It connects your needs with the. The post How effective grant writing fuels organizational success appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

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The City Fix

AUGUST 19, 2024

On the eastern edge of Buenos Aires, residents of the Rodrigo Bueno neighborhood take a break from pick-up soccer games and stretch out on grassy knolls. Further down the road, a kitchen buzzes with locals testing new recipes to feature.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

AUGUST 19, 2024

Authored by Alyson Trowbridge, Grant Operations Division and Business Development Team, Lexipol On July 2, 2024, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced selectees for its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program. The total funding amount for this cycle?

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OpenGov

AUGUST 19, 2024

Phishing, a type of cyber attack in which an attacker impersonates a legitimate entity or individual to deceive and manipulate someone into providing sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, credit […] The post Don’t Take the Bait: Phishing Awareness appeared first on OpenGov.

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GovPilot

AUGUST 19, 2024

Local government officials often face notable challenges when it comes to connecting with their constituents. Despite their dedication and hard work, these officials can struggle to engage meaningfully with the people they serve.

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Partnership for Public Service

AUGUST 19, 2024

This year, two finalists for the Partnership for Public Service’s 23rd annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals ® program demonstrated innovative strategies for implementing large-scale federal legislation. Recognizing these honorees builds on the Partnership’s Major Investments program, which aims to identify and document promising practices for equitably and efficiently distributing federal funds to communities across America.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 19, 2024

Release News Teams Retirement of Auto install approved apps in Teams admin center Windows 365 Inbound Access to Port 3389 Closed by Default for Windows 365 Cloud PCs Newsworthy Highlights Elevating Government Productivity: Microsoft 365 Copilot at the Forefront The digital transformation within government sectors is accelerating, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a pivotal role in this evolution.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

Figure 1. The Farmer’s app connects farmers with reliable buyers in Botswana. In December 2022, the Biden administration announced an ambitious new program at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit : the Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA) initiative. This effort aims to dramatically expand digital access, digital literacy, and digital-enabling environments across the African continent over the next decade.

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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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American City & Country

AUGUST 19, 2024

President Biden may have had Jonestown, Md., in mind when he created his landmark Justice40 initiative. Launched in 2021, Justice40 aims to deliver 40 percent of federal climate and clean energy investments to “disadvantaged” communities. You could say that Jonestown fits the bill. Founded by free African Americans in the mid-19th century, this unincorporated village on Maryland’s rural eastern shore has long been overlooked for investment.

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