December, 2022

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How Local Governments Can Put Community Data to Work

NLC (National League of Cities)

You have the data. Now, what’s next? Today, most local governments aim to make data-driven decisions. New technology used with surveys makes data collection the easy part. What local governments choose to do with that information takes a little more effort. It’s important to create and execute a plan. The next steps depend on goals.

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What’s next in government tech

GCN

Blockchain, artificial intelligence and augmented and virtual reality offer agencies new opportunities, but modernizing legacy infrastructure will be key, a recent report says.

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Local governments make common cyber mistakes, auditor finds

GCN

A Missouri state auditor identified key problem areas and solutions that local governments must address to protect against cyber threats.

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A Blog Post on Winter Weather and Emergency Managers--That AI Wrote

Disaster Zone blog

I'm going to be out of a job!

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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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Will Miami’s Underdeck Right A Historical Wrong, Or Leave Black Residents Behind Again?

Next City

The Underdeck bridge project could be a pioneer of reparative planning. Or it could lead to further displacement in this once-thriving Black neighborhood.

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Generative AI is here: How tools like ChatGPT could change your business

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Generative AI and other foundation models are changing the AI game, taking assistive technology to a new level, reducing application development time, and bringing powerful capabilities to nontechnical users.

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How Cities Can Build Food System Resilience

The City Fix

Let’s not forget what we learned during 2020 about the fragility of our food supply chains:?the prevailing, globalized model is as fragile as a spider web. It can shatter into dangling threads in times of crisis, such as a pandemic.

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What to include in a letter of support for a grant

Professional Grant Writer

Some grant applications ask for a letter of support or commitment when there’s a partner organization or multiple stakeholders involved in a project. The post What to include in a letter of support for a grant appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Attacks on the Electrical Grid May Increase

Disaster Zone blog

The infrastructure is an easy target and hard to protect.

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Fact or Fallacy: 7 Tips for Cloud Migration

FedTech Magazine

Many government agencies lag in adoption of cloud computing and cite various obstacles as a deterrent. Let’s examine some common beliefs about cloud migration to determine which might be true and which might be misconceptions. Fact: Government Agencies Struggle with Siloed Data Siloed data is a major obstacle for government agencies. Information collected over decades includes isolated and duplicate data that limits visibility across agencies, many of which operate under their own policies.

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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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The future of banks: A $20 trillion breakup opportunity

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Banking is radically transforming. Many banks can thrive by fundamentally changing the way that financial services are embedded into daily life.

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How Detroit Restaurants Are Tackling Climate Change In The Kitchen

Next City

Food waste is a leading contributor of greenhouse gases. These Detroit restaurants are finding creative – and tasty – ways to reduce their contribution.

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Working on a Complex Proposal? LiquidText Can Help.

Peak Proposals

December 03, 2022 If you are preparing a proposal for a U.S. government (USG) agency, center, or institute such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or the National Science Foundation (NSF), you probably already know that it can be a complex, confusing undertaking. And if you haven’t applied for USG funding yet but are considering doing so, one of the things that might be factoring into your decision-making is the difficulty of the application process.

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Urban America's Bleak Home Permitting Figures

The Market Urbanism Report

As Census data shows, Sunbelt metros continue to topple coastal ones in home permits.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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Learn About Space Weather--Before it is Too Late!

Disaster Zone blog

Your opportunity to come up to speed.

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Implementing technology to improve safety on construction sites

Open Access Government - Technology News

Jose M. Peña, the Director of Lurtis LTD looks at improving safety on construction sites through the adoption of technology systems, training workers and better analysing risks. In this post, we are going to explain how it is possible to improve safety on construction sites by implementing some new technology systems and well-known methodologies. But first, let’s review some facts about safety in the construction sector.

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‘Future vehicles require future insurance’

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In an interview with McKinsey’s Tanguy Catlin, Andrew Rose of OnStar Insurance discusses how telematics data will usher in a new era of auto insurance.

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Fleet and Freight Cyber Considerations for Protecting America’s Roads

State Tech Magazine

The United States has one of the most extensive vehicle transportation networks in the world, totaling more than 4 million miles of interstate highways, city freeways and rural roads. It makes sense, given the size of the country and the cost-effectiveness of ground-based systems in getting people and products from point A to point B as efficiently as possible.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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Working on a Complex Proposal? LiquidText Can Help.

Peak Proposals

If you are preparing a proposal for a U.S. government (USG) agency, center, or institute such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or the National Science Foundation (NSF), you probably already know that it can be a complex, confusing undertaking. And if you haven’t applied for USG funding yet but are considering doing so, one of the things that might be factoring into your decision-making is the difficulty of the application process.

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Why Agencies Do, And Don’t, Move to the Cloud

GovLoop

Cloud-based technology can make agencies more efficient and reduce stress on government workforces. But not all public-sector entities embrace the cloud; in fact, some strongly resist it. During a recent online training entitled “Top Reasons Agencies Are Moving to Cloud in 2023,” GovLoop heard from three government and industry experts, who discussed why agencies sometimes balk at adopting cloud solutions.

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Merry Christmas to Emergency Managers Everywhere!

Disaster Zone blog

And, are you working this Christmas Day?

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Designing for Democracy: Why Cincinnati’s Complete Street Ordinance is About More Than Public Safety

NLC (National League of Cities)

“Streets and their sidewalks—the main public places of a city—are its most vital organ.” Jane Jacobs knew something that was somehow forgotten for decades by American planners: streets—specifically sidewalks—are the main theater for American democracy, and the health of our streets is inextricably related to the health of our democracy.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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The future is now: Unlocking the promise of AI in industrials

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Five proven use cases show how artificial intelligence is creating value for advanced industrial companies.

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Local Governments Eye Drone Countermeasures

State Tech Magazine

Think of areas like the bridges and tunnels of New York City. Hundreds of drones fly over those bridges every day. Now, most of these drones are innocent; they’re powered by regular civilians who are just taking pictures or sightseeing. But unregistered drones aren’t easily traced back to their owners, and even registered drones can give bad actors an opening to use drones for nefarious purposes.

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The 2023 Guide to Social Media for Libraries: New Instagram Success Secrets for This Year

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. This is the fifth installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. The complete guide includes tips for: LinkedIn. Facebook. TikTok. YouTube. The final installment on December 19 will cover Twitter. These are the top platforms used by libraries according to the 7th Annual Super Library Marketing Reader Survey.

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Most Valuable M365 Features of 2022

Microsoft Public Sector

Join us on Tuesday, December 20th, 2022, 5pm EDT , for the monthly Microsoft 365 Meetup for Government meeting. This month's topic: “Most Valuable M365 Features of 2022” where top Microsoft and Planet Technologies experts, SMEs and trainers will highlight and review their top picks for the most valuable M365 features released in 2022. This is your chance to enhance your knowledge of all the new M365 features and learn about new ones you didn’t know about.

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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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Research Shows States Need to Budget More for Wildfires

Disaster Zone blog

You cannot base future cost projections on past expenditures.

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As Cyberattacks Increase on K-12 Schools, Here Is What’s Being Done

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

In recent years, cyberattacks on K-12 schools have increased. Not only do these attacks disrupt educational instruction and school operations, they also impact students, their families, and teachers. The scale and number of attacks increased during.

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How personalization at scale can invigorate Asian insurers

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The surge in digital consumer interactions is making possible a new era of gathering, analyzing, and responding to individual customer data strategically and with precision.

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Municipalities Apply Smart City Tech to Enhance Safety of Busy Entertainment Districts

State Tech Magazine

People flock to urban entertainment districts for sporting events, nightlife and social gatherings, often making them tricky places to patrol for safety. As more municipalities experiment with smart city technology, quite a few are making initial investments in these busy zones where the Internet of Things can assist with public safety. In the county of Arlington, Va., partygoers often gather on the weekend in the Clarendon neighborhood, where a high number of restaurants and bars in a small are

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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