The City Fix
APRIL 13, 2022
I recently had the pleasure of re-visiting Curitiba, Brazil, thanks to an invitation from the Smart Cities Expo. I made my first pilgrimage in 2000, when Bogotá was implementing its bus rapid transit system, Transmilenio, and returned twice after that. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Homeroom
APRIL 13, 2022
By: Andrew O’Donnell, intern for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid As someone currently attending community college, I can tell you firsthand about many of its benefits. Not only is community college significantly cheaper than four-year institutions and often much closer to home, it’s also a great place to begin your.
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NLRG (National Legal Research Group)
APRIL 13, 2022
John Stone —Senior Attorney, National Legal Research Group. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has held that assuming a California state statute prohibiting, with certain exceptions, the possession of large-capacity magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition implicated the Second Amendment, the statute did not facially violate the Second Amendment.
Google Public Sector
APRIL 13, 2022
For 117 years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has been a steward of America's forests, grasslands, and waterways. It directly manages 193 million acres and supports sustainable management on a total of 500 million acres of private, state, and tribal lands. Its impact reaches far beyond even that, offering its research and learning freely to the world.
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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.
The City Fix
APRIL 11, 2022
In Addis Ababa, road traffic crashes kill more than 400 people every year. This is largely due to unsafe street design that prioritizes vehicles over pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users. With the support of Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Homeroom
APRIL 15, 2022
By: Jessica L. Henry My name is Jessica Louise Henry. I am a 39-year-old woman born and raised in Detroit. After foster care, juvenile detention centers, teen pregnancy, three rehabs, several therapists, eight jail terms, and two prison bids, my life had become scattered. I have a visual of cards spread haphazardly across the floor. Continue Reading.
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Princeton Public Library
APRIL 12, 2022
April is Financial Literacy Month. With tax season nearly in the rearview mirror, don’t let the topic of personal finance slip into the dark recesses of your mind. There are plenty of free resources available with and without your library card to help you navigate your journey. One of the latest additions to our collection […].
Social Pinpoint
APRIL 12, 2022
We recently spoke to Felicity Farmer about the complexity of community issues and how to identify the real problem at the heart of many moving parts. The post How to Identify the Real Problem in Your Community appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Government Technology Insider
APRIL 12, 2022
The move to the hybrid work environment multiplied the number of endpoints that federal agencies need to secure. This workforce evolution has brought many cybersecurity challenges to light for agencies and compelled them to identify new solutions that are fit for today’s mission. For instance, first responders can use deployed devices and network assets that can help them remain connected when helping towns recover from natural disasters.
Paul Cairney
APRIL 14, 2022
By James Nicholls and Paul Cairney, for the University of Stirling MPH and MPP programmes. There are strong links between the study of public health and public policy.
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Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.
GovCast
APRIL 12, 2022
Federal agencies typically pursue contracts and engagement with industry vendors to produce solutions for different mission areas, but what if the barrier to entry to helping agencies overcome challenges was lowered? Today, we dive into the General Services Administration Technology Transformation Service's Challenge.gov and CitizenScience.gov initiatives to learn how the platforms are allowing agencies to engage with the public at large to present their problem areas and receive crowdsourced so
A Library Writer's Blog
APRIL 11, 2022
CFP URL: [link] Chutes and Ladders: The Hidden Curriculum that Makes or Breaks Academic Careers Our follow-up book to The PhD Parenthood Trap will be an edited volume highlighting aspects of the hidden curriculum - the unwritten set of rules that help or hinder academic success. We are soliciting proposals for chapter contributions for this book from individuals of all academic ranks and institutions, and disciplinary fields.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
APRIL 12, 2022
On today’s episode, I’m excited talk about something that plays a critical role in building environmental resilience, cooling our neighborhoods, and improving the health of our communities: trees. Trees are critical infrastructure, but due to decades of redlining and other discriminatory policies, there are fewer trees in low-income communities and communities of color.
FedHeads
APRIL 11, 2022
The FedHeads invite Grant Thornton Public Sector Managing Director Doug Criscitello to totally geek out about the President's FY23 Budget proposal, and spoiler alert -- a possible new slogan. The FedHeads invite Grant Thornton Public Sector Managing Director Doug Criscitello to totally geek out about the President's FY23 Budget proposal, and spoiler alert -- a possible new slogan.
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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.
ParkTalk podcast
APRIL 11, 2022
Meet our new volunteer and events manager, Becca, and learn about the many ways to get involved as a volunteer in parks and recreation. Meet our new volunteer and events manager, Becca, and learn about the many ways to get involved as a volunteer in parks and recreation.
A Library Writer's Blog
APRIL 12, 2022
Have something to share with other business librarians? Interested in seeing your name in print? Want to add another line to your CV? The Business Reference in Academic Libraries Committee of BRASS is seeking articles for the next issue of its online publication Academic BRASS. Academic BRASS is a newsletter--not a journal--that publishes issue-based articles and information for the general and educational interest of BRASS members and academic business librarians. feature articles can extend to
The Whistle Post
APRIL 11, 2022
Bridgeport, CT—April 11, 2022. Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County is pleased to announce Avangrid as the Presenting Sponsor of Purse-suit of Success! to be held on May 10, 2022, in Bridgeport at the Boca Oyster Bar. Dress for Success empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
The Market Urbanism Report
APRIL 12, 2022
Part 1 in a 2-part series on how to improve U.S. public transit.
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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.
GovCast
APRIL 15, 2022
With the fiscal year 2022 budget finalized last month, why not look ahead? Our senior researchers break down key components of the Biden administration's proposed FY 2023 budget, including increases in spending for DOD, VA, IRS, DOJ and more. We'll talk cybersecurity, customer experience and infrastructure.
A Library Writer's Blog
APRIL 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Call for Submissions and Nominations for PRIMO The Peer Reviewed Instructional Materials Online (PRIMO) Committee of the ACRL Instruction Section invites you to submit your online information literacy tutorial, virtual tour, or other online library instruction project for review and possible inclusion in PRIMO: Peer-Reviewed Instructional Materials Online.
The Market Urbanism Report
APRIL 12, 2022
Part 1 in a 2-part series on how to improve U.S. public transit.
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