The Urban Gardens Where Gender and Climate Justice Grow
Next City
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
In Ecuador, urban farms have long been a way to create sustainable access to food. But they’re also helping women flourish as gardeners and entrepreneurs.
Next City
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
In Ecuador, urban farms have long been a way to create sustainable access to food. But they’re also helping women flourish as gardeners and entrepreneurs.
Careers in Government
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The partnership will focus on innovative strategies for attracting and retaining talent in the public sector. The post Proof of Workforce Foundation and Careers In Government Inc. Launch Groundbreaking Partnership to Integrate Bitcoin into Public Sector Employment appeared first on Careers in Government.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The CEO of Dell Technologies weighs in on what’s next for AI, how companies can successfully transform in the face of constant disruption, and how his leadership style has changed over 40 years.
Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Recent natural disasters have significantly impacted communities and their education institutions. Since 2017, there have been over 500 presidentially declared major disasters across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Outlying Areas. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) closely follows the impacts of natural disasters on students, educators, staff, families, and others.
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Many business license applications still can't be completed online, creating a frustrating user experience and lowering compliance. Shifting to a digital process makes it easier for staff and businesses alike. This guide covers: How to build a licensing and registration experience that works for your staff and local businesses. Why technology is your best partner for improving licensing and registration compliance.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Critical materials, such as titanium, tantalum, and tungsten, are key building blocks in many U.S. military weapon systems. They enable unique, high-performance combat capabilities. For example, titanium is a strong, light-weight metal that helps.
Summer Camp Programming
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Kelie and Shauna ARE BACK! In this episode, they recap their AMAZING summers and absolutely GUSH about their 2024 Staff. Shauna shares the celebrity children she had as campers and Kelie finally has a great summer after last year’s fiasco of a season. Links: Yowie Candy Camp Snap The Other Side: Ep 35, Understanding Bullying […] The post Episode 36: Our 2024 Summer Recap appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
As recently as five years ago, state governments were still seen as slow adopters of cloud resources. But today, a supermajority of state government agencies have adopted cloud solutions. We’ve seen the cloud adoption conversation go from cloud-first to cloud-smart and now to cloud modernization. During last year’s annual meeting of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, the association released a report, Capitals in the Cloud Part II: Changing the Cloud Conversation.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Salesforce president and chief marketing officer Ariel Kelman and former Solo Brands chief digital officer Jenna Posner discuss the importance of human-led, tech-powered marketing.
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Native American tribes and tribal agencies looking to benefit from artificial intelligence and advancements in healthcare IT must prioritize cybersecurity and IT modernization, according to CDW technology experts, citing a recent Indian Health Service implementation as an example. “IHS is planning for a new electronic health record, and as a part of this implementation, there will be some transition to the cloud.
Microsoft Public Sector
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
We're thrilled to announce that Azure OpenAI has been approved as a service within the DoD Impact Level 4 (IL4) and Impact Level 5 (IL5) Provisional Authorization (PA) for Azure Government by DISA, the agency of the US Department of Defense (DoD) that is responsible for the Provisional Authorization of commercial cloud offerings and their services, as well as developing and maintaining the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG).
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Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
In the dynamic world of cloud computing, ensuring the reliability and performance of applications is paramount. Amazon CloudWatch Synthetics offers canaries , a proactive approach to monitoring, enabling organizations to detect and resolve issues before they impact users. Canaries are lightweight, automated scripts that simulate user interactions with applications, providing valuable insights into their behavior and performance.
Next City
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
‘Bring them to Ride Free’: Leaders of one Kensington nonprofit say engaging with people who deal drugs is key to breaking up the neighborhood's open-air drug market, but city leaders have overlooked this population while creating new law enforcement strategies for the neighborhood
State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Not long ago, a rural area of Cass County, N.D., faced flooding. Officials set up an emergency operations center to support volunteers who were filling sandbags to mitigate the damage. To connect the government staff operating the emergency operations center, the county’s three-person IT team dropped a switch into a remote barn and configured it automatically.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Healthcare payers, care delivery organizations, and governments have many opportunities to improve consumer experiences and bolster service efficiency using AI solutions.
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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.
American City & Country
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Because of the urgent need for decarbonization and reducing climate change, local government fleet managers are facing several major trends. One of these is the shift from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles (EVs), says Sam Pournazeri , senior director of Clean Transportation & Energy at ICF , a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees that helps organizations, including public- and private-sector clients, solve their complex challenge
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Over the past decade, Native American tribes and tribal enterprises have faced many of the same cybersecurity challenges as other organizations in both public and private sectors. The main difference, according to Dallas Breckon, federal executive account manager at CDW, is that these challenges go underreported. This is particularly true for instances of ransomware.
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The federal government is at risk of another federal shutdown when the new federal fiscal year begins on October 1. That is when Fiscal Year 2024 spending bills will expire unless Congress can pass a new bill to extend their expiration date.
Next City
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
At a crucial political moment, thousands marched in the pouring rain in opposition to the proposed Sixers arena in the heart of downtown Philadelphia.
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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.
State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Picture this scenario: A pedestrian ignores a don’t-walk signal and steps into a city crosswalk late at night. The typically busy intersection is empty, except for one car that’s less than a block away. It’s hurtling toward the crosswalk. A camera attached to the traffic light pole detects the pedestrian, and another camera detects the oncoming car.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
US employers added 818,000 fewer jobs (30%) than estimated for the 12 months ended in March, but second quarter growth was up 3.0%. Central banks are moving rates or considering doing so, including the US Federal Reserve.
American City & Country
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
New systems installations need to go smoothly, says Steve Witt , director of public sector at Nintex , a global provider of process and workflow automation software with clients that include public sector entities, including the U.S. Department of Defense, city of Denver, the federal Veterans Administration and the U.S. Air Force. Go to the following link for information on Nintex’s work with governments.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Year-long waits, cold calls that end in goose chases, and a lot of worry. While many parents struggle to find child care, parents of children with disabilities (and parents with disabilities themselves) often face additional challenges. For a new.
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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.
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Hyperconverged infrastructure offers agencies a chance to bolster their edge computing capabilities by enhancing security, reducing costs and improving management — even in the most unconventional locations. The evolving demands of data management and processing at the edge have more agencies looking to HCI, particularly as technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning become more prevalent.
Next City
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
After a 19th-century treaty left them landless, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians is reclaiming their ancestral lands — and their traditional wildfire management practices.
State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
In Illinois, as elsewhere, behavioral health services have been in high demand in trying times. State officials are working to help families obtain timely access to care. “What parents have told us, and what many state agency partners agree with, is that it’s very difficult as a parent to know where to get help,” says Dana Weiner, director of the Illinois Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Travel and logistics firms face mounting labor challenges—including frequent shortages, rising costs, and declining productivity. Combining AI tools with new ways of working can improve efficiency.
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This guide addresses the unique operational challenges faced by smaller municipalities, such as limited resources, budget constraints, and diverse community needs. By leveraging digital tools, City Managers and Municipal Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) can streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve service delivery. The guide covers identifying operational challenges, choosing the right software, and implementing digital solutions.
The City Fix
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
In the face of rapid urbanization, evolving mobility patterns and the looming climate crisis, the Sustainable Cities Challenge emerges as a pioneering initiative providing a catalytic approach to drive progress. Launched by the Toyota Mobility Foundation in collaboration with WRI.
Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
By: Patti Curtis, Senior STEM Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary On August 14, 2024, the Office of the Deputy Secretary, in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), held a YOU Belong in STEM webinar entitled Inclusive Higher Education Pathways that featured grant programs for minority serving institutions (MSIs) of higher education Continue Reading The post Inclusive Higher Education STEM Pathways appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Agencies can struggle to stick to recommended three- to five-year IT refresh cycles due to their large install bases, tight budgets and legacy technologies that are not interoperable with newer ones. The Department of Defense wants to standardize refresh cycles across its branches because holding on to aging IT infrastructure has led to widespread frustration over poor user experience.
Next City
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Most Latinx immigrants in New Jersey said they didn’t know abortion was legal there. Meet the group helping the state understand why.
Advertiser: Noratek
In a rapidly evolving landscape, the integration of digital software into Public Works teams has become imperative. This shift presents an opportunity to transcend traditional approaches, unlocking new levels of efficiency, cost savings, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This eBook offers comprehensive strategies to navigate this transformation.
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