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Ep 23: Staff Training Ideas and Thoughts

Summer Camp Programming

SHOW NOTES This episode was recorded before the 2023 summer season. Shauna and Kelie share their plans for staff training and share some great resources. Take a listen and get some cool ideas for your 2024 staff training. Links: Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers (book) How Long To Visiting Day?: Creative Role-Playing […] The post Ep 23: Staff Training Ideas and Thoughts first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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Data Governance: What It Is and How It Enhances Data Management

State Tech Magazine

State government needs policies and procedures to ensure data is accurate and handled properly from the start. Data governance fills that role: It helps organizations define and manage the ways in which data is input, stored, accessed and ultimately deleted. So, what Is Data Governance? Data governance represents “a set of processes, policies and practices that ensure an organization’s structured data is regulation-compliant throughout its lifecycle by assessing its quality, security and accessi

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Who should have land-use authority in green energy projects?

GCN

Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation that would shift some land-use authorities to the state to streamline renewable energy developments. But local governments and residents fear their voices will get left behind in the race to build green infrastructure.

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For Those Who Serve the U.S. Abroad, Accessing Mental Health Care Can Be a Challenge

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Many of us rely on our families, friends, communities, and mental health care professionals to help us navigate or alleviate the stress and challenges of everyday life. But for Americans serving their country overseas, they could face additional.

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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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States, localities should transition to the.gov domain ‘hard stop,’ federal official says

GCN

The cybersecurity official noted the benefits of using the free domain at a recent event, following the release of a report warning of escalating cybersecurity threats.

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Inspiring the next generation through leadership

Partnership for Public Service

Sethuraman Panchanathan, director of the National Science Foundation Did you know that only 7% of the full-time federal workforce is under the age of 30 and that nearly a third of all federal employees are eligible to retire by 2025? To help fill this talent gap, the Partnership for Public Service has placed over 400 interns in the federal government through the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program over the past two years.

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Rethinking Time Management: Beyond the Clock to True Resource Mastery #2

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?

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‘Worse than people can imagine’: Medicaid ‘unwinding’ breeds chaos in states

GCN

States have terminated Medicaid coverage for more than 10 million Americans since March, leaving families and individuals scrambling to seek alternative health insurance plans or apply for coverage renewals.

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CX Innovation: Reminder Text Messages Make a Difference

GovLoop

How often have you forgotten about a doctor’s appointment until you received a text message reminder? For people who rely on social services benefits — e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); SNAP for Women, Infants & Children (WIC); Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); and Medicaid — reminders about appointments and deadlines aren’t just a convenience.

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Policy & Politics Highlights collection on Policy Feedback November 2023 – January 2024 – free to?access 

Policy & Politics Journal blog

By Sarah Brown, Journal Manager with Dr.

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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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Missouri becomes the 14th state with a majority-women supreme court

GCN

Abortion and gender-affirming care for trans youth could be among the issues the court faces.

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