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How Cities Are Putting AI to Work

State Tech Magazine

As CEO and executive director of the National League of Cities, I have the privilege of working closely with thousands of local leaders from cities, towns and villages across the country, hearing their hopes and concerns about the biggest issues impacting their municipalities. Without a doubt, the recent accelerated use of artificial intelligence is one of the topics my colleagues discuss most frequently.

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How One Library Marketer Played an April Fools’ Prank On Her Community… and Got Incredible Reach on Social Media!

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library When Siobhan Egan was a teenager, she kept a big secret in the trunk of her car. After I got my drivers license, I used to drive around to all the local libraries and hit up their Friends book sales, explains Siobhan. I would buy tons of books and store them in the trunk of my car because I didnt want my parents to know I was spending all my money on books.” “I got away with it for many months until my dad took my car for a

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Gemini in Workspace apps and the Gemini app are first to achieve FedRAMP High authorization

Google Public Sector

Building on Googles commitment to provide secure and innovative AI solutions for the public sector, Gemini in Workspace apps and the Gemini app are the first generative AI assistants for productivity and collaboration suites to have achieved FedRAMP High authorization. This enables agencies to confidently deploy Gemini's advanced AI capabilities today, within the stringent FedRAMP High security framework and without the need for expensive AI add-ons and complex configurations.

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The road to adopting Kubernetes for your organisation

Open Access Government - Technology News

This article examines the different routes organisations can take to adopt Kubernetes and how selecting the right strategy can lay the groundwork for sustained growth For organisations looking to scale, the journey to Kubernetes isnt a straightforward leap; its an evolution. Many start their cloud journey with a simple virtual machine setup, only to find that as workloads grow, so do complexity and costs.

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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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Beyond Zero Trust: How to Strengthen Your Data Resilience

GovLoop

Data security continues to evolve. In recent years, many government agencies have shifted from perimeter-based security to a zero-trust network architecture, with a focus on identity-based access management. While important, this strategy does not address the full scope of data security requirements. The next step is to evolve from security to resilience by developing a data-centric architecture that aligns with the full data lifecycle, said Greg Carl, Principal Technologist for U.S.

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DO YOU SPEAK DATA?

Barrett & Greene

Nearly every city, county or state gathers huge quantities of data for a variety of purposes. Some of it is effectively used, some is entirely ignored, and some of it is denied. But one thing is clear: Data has become the language of government.

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Job search advice for former federal employees, with Larry Slesinger

Partnership for Public Service

The Partnership for Public Service recently spoke with Larry Slesinger, a recruiter with more than 25 years of experience helping nonprofit organizations find key talent, to discuss how federal employees impacted by recent disruptions to the civil service can navigate job transitions. Here are essential job search tips for former federal employees seeking new opportunities.

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The Iberian green industrial opportunity: Sustainable fuels

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Spain could support the decarbonization of the transport sector by manufacturing renewable molecules and could lead as a European sustainable fuel producer.

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Zencity is Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company for 2025

zencity

Zencity is Fast Companys Most Innovative Company for 2025 Back in 2021, we hosted a leadership offsite for our global team in a small town in the north of Israel.

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Making AI work for workers

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Employees are ready for AI. How can their leaders help them unleash new levels of creativity and productivity?

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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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What comes next in defense tech?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Commercial innovation is driving rapid advancements in defense technology, but maturity and readiness vary.

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Building interoperable healthcare systems: One size doesn’t fit all

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Seamless integration of healthcare data systems has the potential to enhance experience and outcomes for patients and healthcare workers, yet ways of achieving such integration can vary significantly.