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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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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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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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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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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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Martin Roots, Managing Director at the Expede Group, discusses cybersecurity awareness, walking us through different cyber attacks and how to prevent them efficiently. Cybersecurity awareness has never been more important. Over recent years, cybercrime, accelerated by the covid crisis, has reportedly increased by over 600%. Almost half of businesses (46%) and a quarter of charities/organisations (26%) report having cybersecurity breaches in the past 12 months alone.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 30, 2022

Managing general agents (MGAs) fill key roles in the insurance distribution chain. The more informed investors are about how MGAs function, the better they can recognize opportunities.

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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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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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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

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

All disasters have some form of political element to them.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 30, 2022

Thrive Global Founder and CEO Arianna Huffington was attuned to the deleterious effects of burnout culture long before COVID-19 struck—and she’s on a mission to stamp it out.

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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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Professional Grant Writer

AUGUST 30, 2022

As professional grant writers, we’ve been asked to do everything under the sun when preparing a grant; some things are reasonable, and others. The post How to work with a contract grant writer appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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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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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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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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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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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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NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Cities thrive when there are housing choices in dynamic neighborhoods with amenities, infrastructure, and safety that create a sense of community. This transformational mix of structural and cultural character is achievable through community-led deliberation and planning.

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GCN

AUGUST 30, 2022

New Jersey opened an online portal to dispel disinformation on issues such as monkeypox, but the public's political and economic concerns may cause such programs to backfire.

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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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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-

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you compare today’s technology to the once-exciting offerings from years ago (think, smartphones versus flip phones), you can appreciate how more advanced IT allows for more interesting, enhanced experiences. It opens doors that didn’t seem possible — at least to a layperson — not long ago. And in the public sphere, new technology helps agencies deliver better customer service and improve their operations.

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Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 30, 2022

As climate adaptation takes hold, new positions are needed.

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GCN

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Amid ongoing concerns from local leaders about the system’s reliability, the FCC will evaluate the accuracy, reliability and speed of Wireless Emergency Alert delivery.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 30, 2022

Top-performing medtech companies are using hybrid or end-to-end remote sales motions to better meet the needs of healthcare personnel and other stakeholders.

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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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