May, 2023

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Can Guaranteed Income Protect Against Gentrification?

Next City

In Louisville, community organizers are betting that a guaranteed income program will reduce community violence in disinvested neighborhoods – and prevent displacement of residents.

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Behavioral Crisis Response in Minneapolis: Embracing Inclusive Design in Community Safety

NLC (National League of Cities)

Written with support from Candace Hanson (Canopy Mental Health & Consulting) and Gina Obiri (City of Minneapolis Department of Performance Management and Innovation). A Shift Toward Appropriate Response In cities across the country, police, fire and EMS have historically been the first responders to almost all calls for service.

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It’s (past) time to get strategic about DEI

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Companies have committed to being more diverse, inclusive, and equitable, but many struggle to make significant progress in these areas. Here’s how they can meet DEI ambitions—now and in the longer term.

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SCP 187: Magazine Style Episode #8

Summer Camp Programming

SHOW NOTES Another Magazine Style episode this week! The guys “fast discuss” 10 topics that range from programming ideas to staff to crafts and more! It’s their favorite way to podcast! Links: Fluffy Letters: [link] Email Roundtable FAQs and Sign-up: [link] HOSTS CURT JACKSON CHRIS KALLAL The post SCP 187: Magazine Style Episode #8 appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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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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Earthquake Vulnerabilities and Failures

Disaster Zone blog

Standard stuff, growth over safety. Poor design. Inadequate standards and inspections.

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How States Might Navigate the Metaverse

State Tech Magazine

State governments may soon find they can improve citizen services in the metaverse. The National Association of State Chief Information Officers recently released a report, “Navigating the Metaverse: Potential Applications and Implications for State Government,” that looks at some early considerations for state government with respect to the metaverse.

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How to Feel More Confident When Reviewing RFPs

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Reviewing funder guidelines, especially large government guidelines, comes with a fair amount of pressure not to miss a key detail or misinterpret an organization’s eligibility, alignment, and overall competitiveness with the opportunity. There is the pressure to not miss out on a funding opportunity , but also the counter pressure to ensure that it is an appropriate opportunity for you to commit your resources, as well as those of your colleagues, to the work to put a competitive application to

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Reimagining the nursing workload: Finding time to close the workforce gap

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Redesigning care models through intentional delegation and potential tech enablement can free up nurses’ time.

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Ep 19: Let’s Talk Weed

Summer Camp Programming

SHOW NOTES Marijuana! Let’s start the conversation that is soon to be a reality in many camps across the country. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com HOSTS KELIE COOK SHAUNA GUGLIELMO The post Ep 19: Let’s Talk Weed appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin

Disaster Zone blog

It’s good for the next six months.

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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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Smart City Strategies Must Balance Progress and Privacy, Report Says

State Tech Magazine

In recent years, cities all over the country have taken strides to modernize with emerging technologies that make communities smarter, safer and more connected. And with the rapid evolution of technology, they’ve only scratched the surface when it comes to smart city capabilities. But with data collection and Internet of Things (IoT) devices powering these innovations, there are always concerns about personal privacy.

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How El Paso Is Fighting Back Against Book Bans In Texas

Next City

From banned books exhibit at city libraries to efforts at school library, El Pasoans are working to protect access to books about LGBTQ+ and minority communities.

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Agencies Finally Have the Resources to Scale DevSecOps

FedTech Magazine

While much attention has been paid to the Department of Defense’s efforts to create a development, security and operations environment, civilian agencies’ moves toward DevSecOps have largely flown under the radar. But some are actively integrating security as a shared responsibility throughout the IT development lifecycle. “We’re seeing a real commitment to DevSecOps within federal civilian agencies,” says Nicole Burdette, a principal at MeriTalk.

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What every CEO should know about generative AI

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Generative AI is evolving at record speed while CEOs are still learning the technology’s business value and risks. Here, we offer some of the generative AI essentials.

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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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SCP 188: Ideas for Your Pirate Theme Week

Summer Camp Programming

SHOW NOTES If you’re a camp that does themes, a pirate theme is definitely a must! Curt shares some of the greatest ideas from the book he wrote. This episode will give you plenty of ideas to host your own pirate-theme camp! Links: The Pirate Theme Book Pirate Blog Post Kate Backdrops HOSTS CURT JACKSON […] The post SCP 188: Ideas for Your Pirate Theme Week appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: Space Weather Warnings

Disaster Zone blog

Another hazard that you need to know about—The Sun!

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New Jersey Gets More Serious About Cyber Incident Reporting

State Tech Magazine

New Jersey governor Phil Murphy recently signed legislation that requires state public agencies to report cyber incidents to the state within 72 hours. New Jersey joins a number of other states that have taken such a step in recent years. Virginia, for instance, passed similar legislation last year. New Jersey reportedly received 375 confirmed cyber incident reports in 2022.

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A New Digital Legal Tool Helps Immigrant Workers Reclaim Their Stolen Wages

Next City

The ¡Reclamo! Tool was designed to help low-wage, immigrant workers seek economic justice by making wage theft claims and gathering data to inform activism.

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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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ETIC 2023: CISA Developing SBOM Ecosystem for Open-Source Software Visibility

FedTech Magazine

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is developing a software bill of materials ecosystem that companies can publish to, so agencies have greater visibility into software programming libraries, versions and underlying components. Speaking at ACT-IAC’s Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference, CISA’s Technical Director for Cyber Christopher Butera said his agency needs vendor feedback to ensure future, more prescriptive SBOM guidance is feasible.

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AI-powered marketing and sales reach new heights with generative AI

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AI technology has revolutionized marketing and sales; now, generative AI promises to disrupt the way B2B and B2C players think about customer experience, productivity, and growth.

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SLFRF Funds Will Not Be Impacted by Debt Ceiling Negotiations

NLC (National League of Cities)

As debt limit negotiations continue between Congress and the White House, NLC has learned that State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are not at risk of rescission by the federal government.

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International Association of Fire Chiefs Looking for Mutual Aid Experience for Survey

Disaster Zone blog

The survey says.?

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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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What Is a Smart County?

State Tech Magazine

Smart cities continue to pop up all over the country, as many municipalities implement technologies that make public areas safer, more effective and more efficient. But there’s another element of the smart community movement that’s perhaps lesser known: the smart county. Smart counties involve large-scale operations and have multiple jurisdictions, presenting unique smart technology challenges and opportunities.

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Philly’s New Violence Intervention Program Focuses On Stability And Support

Next City

Based on a successful model in Chicago, Philadelphia’s new initiative will provide housing and other need-based services to individuals at risk for gun violence to reduce shootings and incarceration rates.

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Federal grants could boost whole-of-state cyber defense

GCN

The $1 billion State and Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program requires states to collaborate more closely with their local governments, reinforcing the holistic approach favored in many state capitals.

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The art of data: Empowering art institutions with data and analytics

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A data-driven view of key metrics can help art organizations articulate value, reshape strategy, build resilience, and achieve operational excellence.

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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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Proclaim Harvey Milk Day in Your City: Recognizing an American Hero

NLC (National League of Cities)

May 22, now known as Harvey Milk Day, is the birthday of the activist and pioneering local elected leader. This day presents an opportunity to celebrate his advocacy for the LGBTQ community.

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Record Heat Coming Sometime in the Next Five Years

Disaster Zone blog

A new climate report predicts a minimum of one really hot year.

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3 Key Priorities for State and Local Governments as IT Spending Grows

State Tech Magazine

From workforce shortages to cyberthreats, state and local government IT leaders face unprecedented political and technological forces. Across the political spectrum, state and local government leaders are grappling with how to respond to these challenges to best transform services and deliver for their constituents. Despite uncertain economic conditions, the state and local technology market outlook is stable, resilient and continues to grow.

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For Years, Philanthropy Has Been Trying To Buy Buildings For The Arts. Now We Know It Works.

Next City

San Francisco’s CounterPulse shows how arts organizations can take advantage of a lease-to-own model.

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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