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Six imperatives for credit unions to secure their future

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Credit union members are aging, and young people tend to see these institutions less favorably than their elders do. Here are six strategies for bringing in younger members to weather the years ahead.

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GGRF Provides $27 Billion for Clean Energy Projects. Here’s How Cities Can Access It

NLC (National League of Cities)

The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), created through the Inflation Reduction Act, is a $27 billion investment in clean energy deployment nationally. It aims to ensure that low-income and historically marginalized communities have fair access to programs that will create good-paying jobs for the future while reducing local air pollution and energy bills.

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An overlooked tool for chipping away at the opioid crisis

GCN

Too few states are assessing residents for substance use disorders, a practice that one expert says could get drug users into treatment earlier.

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The ‘inside out’ leadership journey: How personal growth creates the path to success

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In a new book, four McKinsey senior partners show why leaders must connect with themselves first before they can inspire and empower their organizations.

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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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The great Salt Lake City tax tradeoff

GCN

In a few weeks, the city council will be voting on a 0.5% sales tax to support economic development downtown. But it’s not the money that is drawing all the attention, it’s what the city is giving up.

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Reimagining customer experience with AI-powered conversational service discovery

AWS Public Sector Blog

The Executive Order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government requires the design and delivery of services in a manner that people of all abilities can navigate. The executive order calls for the use of technology to modernize government and implement services. These services should be simple to use, accessible, equitable, protective, transparent, and responsive for all people of the United States.

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Application Modernization Helps Governments Boost Performance and Improve Citizen Services

State Tech Magazine

For statewide, mission-critical resources such as enterprise resource planning, Ohio agencies rely on centralized applications. But for others, agencies manage their own apps, a number of which were built decades ago to run on now-dated application architecture. “Twenty years ago, we didn’t really look at the user experience, or human-centered design, these things we think about when we’re designing applications today,” says Katrina Flory, state CIO and assistant director of Ohio’s Department of

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Communities step up their resilience and climate planning

GCN

COMMENTARY | A county in Florida is leveraging federal funding to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency in public buildings and invest in renewable energy infrastructure.

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NINE TIPS FOR IMPROVING MEETINGS

Barrett & Greene

Over more than 30 years of covering state and local government, we can’t recall ever talking to a public sector manager who loved going to meetings. They may occasionally enjoy them, and they know that they need them. But, on the whole, the complaint that we hear most frequently goes something like this: “I’m spending so much time in meetings that I can’t get my work done.

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Celebrating Pride Month

OpenGov

From Thao Jones-Hill: “A life where I don’t have to be anyone other than exactly who I am. With all my twists and turns of what ‘who I am’ means.” […] The post Celebrating Pride Month appeared first on OpenGov.

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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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A new (old) publishing trend

Princeton Public Library

Centuries ago, the edges of the pages of a book were sometimes decorated in gold leaf, abstract designs, or even tiny paintings as The post A new (old) publishing trend appeared first on Princeton Public Library.

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Key Trends in Grant Funding

Grant Training Center

In recent months, several trends have emerged in the landscape of grant procurement, reflecting both ongoing challenges and new opportunities. These include: Increasing emphasis on grants that address pressing societal issues, such as climate change, public health, and social inequality. For example, there has been a surge in grants for renewable energy research, community health initiatives and programs aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in various fields.

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Enterprise risk management and strategic foresight: A toolset for identifying and managing emerging risks

Partnership for Public Service

Strategic foresight has been used across large corporations and different governments to support strategic planning, manage emerging risks and remain competitive. Given the growing use of foresight in our government and its presence in a recent Office of Management and Budget directive, the Partnership for Public Service and Deloitte & Touche LLP held a virtual working session on Feb. 26, 2024, that explored the potential benefits and use cases of strategic foresight as a risk management too

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How Cities Can Prepare Now to Meet New PFAS Drinking Water Regulations 

NLC (National League of Cities)

With the Biden Administration finalizing new PFAS drinking water regulations for municipalities, it is time for local leaders to begin working with their water utilities.

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Holiday Safety Tips for Municipal Operations

The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe