Fri.Apr 11, 2025

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‘Paw’some Contributions: Celebrating Pets in Cities, Towns and Villages

NLC (National League of Cities)

Co-authored by Sydney Broome, Digital Engagement and Marketing Communications Intern April 11 is National Pet Day, and the National League of Cities is proud to shine a spotlight on the beloved furry companions who brighten our homes, offices, and communities.

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Global Lighthouse voices: A talk with LCFC CEO and Lenovo VP Xiaohui Ding

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Xiaohui Ding underscores that digital transformation is not a one-time project but a continuous self-revolution, that starts at the top of the organization and is driven by a clear vision and measurable value.

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NLC’s Research Advisory Committee Strengthens Partnerships & Expands Local Government Research

NLC (National League of Cities)

Heading into its second year, the National League of Cities (NLC) Research Advisory Committee has helped to forge collaborative partnerships and offered strategic guidance for NLCs research and data initiatives.

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Navigating tariffs with a geopolitical nerve center

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A nerve center can help companies chart a course through expanding tariffs and trade controls by orchestrating nine rapid actions, from tariff operations to supplier diversification.

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How Gilbert, AZ Prepares for the Future While Protecting What Makes It Great

A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain. By adopting the GovOS Tax & Compliance suite, the Town: Increased compliance from 40% to 90% Generated over $85K in new revenue Has a single digital system to manage tasks more efficiently With a centralized hub for short-term rental registration and enforcement, Gilbert balances tourism and community needs.

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How Cleveland is Putting its Youngest Residents First

NLC (National League of Cities)

To celebrate the Week of the Young Child, NLC looks toward the example set by Cleveland, OH. The city continues to be a leader in prioritizing the needs and well-being of young children and families, and has made great strides in advancing the welfare of these populations.

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Webinar: Turning Public Participation into Meaningful Impact

zencity

Access the Webinar! About the Webinar In todays civic landscape, public participation is no longer a nice-to-haveits essential to building trust, making informed decisions, and driving real impact.

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Why VMware Cloud Foundation

CarahCast

Discover how Public Sector organizations leverage VMware by Broadcom to unify & secure cloud infrastructure at scale. Listen to the VMware renewals podcast now. Discover how Public Sector organizations leverage VMware by Broadcom to unify & secure cloud infrastructure at scale. Listen to the VMware renewals podcast now.

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How the AI for Teaching & Learning Framework on AWS is transforming the student and teacher experience

AWS Public Sector Blog

The landscape of higher education is undergoing a profound transformation driven by generative AI, creating unprecedented opportunities for enhanced teaching and learning experiences. Through strategic partnerships with Amazon Web Services (AWS), generative AI competent education partners and education institutions are implementing innovative solutions based on the AI for Teaching & Learning Framework on AWS to address their specific educational challenges and opportunities.

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Using AI to transform parkinson’s diagnosis and care across Europe

Open Access Government - Technology News

Today, on World Parkinson’s Day, awareness is raised for the one million people across the EU living with Parkinson’s disease Over one million people in the EU are currently struggling with the disease, and the number is expected to double by 2030. In response to this growing challenge, a new EU-funded project, AI-PROGNOSIS, is revolutionising how Parkinson’s is diagnosed and managed, using artificial intelligence and digital tools to improve patient care.

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Cloud cost savings: 10 tips for academic institutions

AWS Public Sector Blog

When using cloud services, one of the key benefits is the ability to match resources to demand and avoid purchasing resources above what is needed. This is in contrast to the traditional model of purchasing equipment on-premises, where resources are typically sized for anticipated peak usage across the lifespan of the equipment. This fundamental concept of the cloud can sometimes be overlooked when organizations first migrate to the cloud, and they end up behaving as if they are still locked in

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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Grant Narratives: What are Objectives and Outcomes?

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

If we were flippant, we would say that objectives and outcomes are both grant-related words that start with “O.” And the potential for confusion might not end there. Do not despair. Our writing team is here to help navigate various grant elements with you and for you, including what to do when a *grantmaker* uses the language in a confusing way.

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Recent Trends in Real Estate Development (Spring 2025)

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

Source: stock.adobe.com (Editorial Use License) This blog post is part of a regular series on recent trends in private real estate financing. These posts are meant to inform local governments about current conditions facing private developers and real estate development projects in their communities. Lending for real estate development projects To recap, as inflation rose in 2022, the Federal Reserve voted to increase interest rates after a keeping them at near zero percent in response to the CO

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How CIMAR’s platform enables a national lung cancer screening program at scale, powered by AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally , with the World Cancer Research Fund International reporting 1.8 million deaths worldwide in 2022. While accounting for approximately 1213 percent of all new cancer diagnoses in the US , EU , and UK , lung cancer is responsible for about 20 21 percent of all cancer deaths in these regions.

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