Next City

AUGUST 29, 2022

After the Department of Corrections stripped imprisoned Indigenous people of religious freedoms in 2010, the organization Huy stepped in to advocate for them.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 28, 2022

Africa’s fintech industry is coming of age. In the face of political and economic challenges and a global pandemic, fintech on the continent is booming. Here’s what comes next.

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Summer Camp Programming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

SHOW NOTES Chris and Curt recap Chris’ summer on this week’s episode. Things he learned, things that worked well, things that didn’t work well, and more! Listen to this episode to hear all the highs and lows of Camp Good News Summer 2022! Links for the Week Watercolor Trees: [link] HOSTS CURT JACKSON CHRIS KALLAL […]. The post SCP 167: Summer Recap with Chris Kallal appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Local-level, high-quality data can provide powerful insights for urban planning and lead to better policies on mobility, climate adaptation, gender equity and more. But only if the inputs are good and there’s enough capacity to analyze it effectively. New technologies.

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Next City

AUGUST 31, 2022

An engineer-turned-educator says cities get it wrong when they criminalize Black youth’s hobbies, rather than seeing them as an opportunity.

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Education 238

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 29, 2022

Today’s challenging environment requires business leaders to hone their edge in three critical areas: insights, commitment, and execution.

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Deploying cost-effective, reliable infrastructure is a must in the public sector. Multiple cities and states turn to Amazon Web Services. Cloud resources are essential for serving web pages and juggling terabytes of user data. What should IT departments consider before hopping aboard? Click the banner to receive curated content by becoming an Insider.

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Public Sector 121

Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

All disasters have some form of political element to them.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 31, 2022

Providing the kind of experience and skill building that augments human capital can open up a much broader pool of candidates.

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GCN

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

California uses playbooks and multi-stakeholder exercises to prepare for cyberattacks, focusing on making its response “agile.”.

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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.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

With the development of 5G and an ever-growing number of cloud-connected devices, data is becoming available at an unprecedented rate. Law enforcement agencies can use this hyper-connected environment to bridge previously isolated data siloes and make better-informed decisions to improve emergency response and citizen services. To discuss how law enforcement agencies are using new technology to improve constituent outcomes, Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently hosted a webinar featuring a panel of

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Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

It is in Mississippi.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 31, 2022

Venture capitalist Mark Boggett offers an investor’s view of the strides being made in space technology, its practical applications, and its potential impact.

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Citizen Lab

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Since our founding in 2015, social impact has been core to CitizenLab’s mission of making public decision-making more inclusive, participatory, and responsive. Today, CitizenLab is excited to further our mission and culture by announcing we are now a Certified B Corporation, joining an impressive group of businesses committed to creating positive impacts for all people, communities, and the planet!

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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.

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Park Leaders

AUGUST 30, 2022

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss ten people that influenced conservation. From Theodore Roosevelt, Rachel Carson, Aldo Leopold, Steven Mather, and John Muir to Gifford Pinchot, Henry David Thoreau, Horace Albright, George Hartzog, Bob Stanton, and Fran Mainella. the list of American park heroes is lengthier than we might think.

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Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

One-third of country is under water.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

What does the future of work look like in Asia? How can leaders adapt to accommodate their employees’ wants and needs, attract new talent, and still ensure productivity?

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2022

Join us on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022, 5pm EDT , for the monthly Microsoft 365 Meetup for Government meeting. This month's topic: Zero Trust is essential for modern security architecture and a core protection framework for agile growth. Unlike old models that assume a level of trust once an asset is approved, Zero Trust never stops reviewing the asset as a potential threat.

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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.

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Social Pinpoint

AUGUST 28, 2022

When we create new plans and policies, we hope to drive positive change in our communities. In essence, our interventions should push the community in a positive direction and diverse representation in the decision-making process can help to ensure that no one gets left behind. Acknowledging that diversity affects decision-making is essential, but if you.

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Engagement 98

Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

A new study calls out more danger.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

When it comes to job performance, unconscious bias can be more harmful than explicit discrimination—and everyone at work suffers for it.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

From collected tax records to processed licenses, state and local governments need to gather and store a multitude of documents, and many of those records need to be kept for years, if not forever. States, for example, often have requirements that specify records series commonly found in local government offices, provide an assessment of their value and indicate when (or if) those records can be destroyed.

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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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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

AUGUST 30, 2022

As students and teachers head back to the classroom this fall, they are likely to face a number of challenges that could impact the 2022-23 school year and learning outcomes. We’ve reported on these mounting challenges during the last couple years.

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Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

Thank you COVID-19!

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 29, 2022

The stage is set for a manufacturing resurgence in the United States. Can the country’s producers make it happen?

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2022

For more than a decade, federal agencies have relied on the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) to clear cloud technology vendors through a security and risk assessment, thus qualifying them for federal contracts. Founded in 2020, StateRAMP is an organization that aims to do the same for state governments. As Arizona CIO J.R.

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Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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Super Library Marketing

AUGUST 29, 2022

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. In my many years of personal and professional social media use, I’ve never gone viral. Until two weeks ago. My brief moment in the sun came out of nowhere. And it was so crazy that I wanted to dissect it, to see if there was any lesson I could share with my library friends. Experimenting with Instagram Reels.

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Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

Esri has come up with a new app, Wildfire Aware.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 30, 2022

In an interview at the M30 Mobility Summit, Navistar’s Michael Grahe shares his views on the latest developments in mobility.

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GCN

AUGUST 30, 2022

The partnership gives SiFi Networks right-of-way access to install fiber for its open access network in the Texas town – and even pays the city a licensing fee.

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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.

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