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Chile, Mexico and Colombia Making Strides in Road Safety Legislation

The City Fix

The grave consequences of road traffic crashes are not a common theme in election campaigns. Nevertheless, the legislatures of Chile, Mexico and Colombia have recently advanced or are in the midst of debating valuable legislation to reduce traffic deaths and. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Cody Hounanian: The Impact of the Student Debt Crisis

Policy Chats

In this episode, Executive Director of the Student Debt Crisis Center Cody Hounanian talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the student debt crisis. About Cody Hounanian : Cody Hounanian began his work with Student Debt Crisis Center working on issues like consumer protection policies and student loan refinancing. As executive director, Cody oversees the budget and program management of SDCC and is in charge of day-to-day operations.

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CCAMPIS: Investing in the Futures of Student Parents in Higher Education

Homeroom

By: Michelle Asha Cooper, Ph.D., Acting Assistant Secretary, Office of Postsecondary Education The COVID-19 pandemic proved to all of us just how important access to childcare and early childhood education is not only for children, but for parents and caretakers. I know I felt that tension, personally, as I too juggled childcare responsibilities for my.

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Grant Writing is a Team Sport

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Did you play a sport growing up? Participate in the high school musical? Play in the school band? Belong to a school club? These are all great examples of how it takes a team to achieve a goal. Fast forward to your work as a grant professional. Have you been asked “if you can’t just write it?” in regards to an application? Have you been told that your colleague is too busy to be involved with grants?

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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

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3 Ways US Cities Broke Clean Energy Records in 2021

The City Fix

As the latest IPCC report notes, cities will play a critical role in climate action over the next decade, and many challenges and opportunities for generating more clean electricity lie ahead. After remaining undaunted in their pursuit of renewables in 2020, U.S. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The Impact of the Student Debt Crisis (with Cody Hounanian)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Executive Director of the Student Debt Crisis Center Cody Hounanian talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the student debt crisis. About Cody Hounanian : Cody Hounanian began his work with Student Debt Crisis Center working on issues like consumer protection policies and student loan refinancing. As executive director, Cody oversees the budget and program management of SDCC and is in charge of day-to-day operations.

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Developing and Implementing Property Remediation Strategies in Urban and Rural Communities in the Lehigh Valley: A Case Study of Bethlehem and Northampton County, Pennsylvania

Center for Community Progress

This is an excerpt of Chapter 6 of Tackling Vacancy and Abandonment: Strategies and Impacts After the G reat Recession , jointly produced by the Center for Community Progress, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. It has been lightly edited and condensed for the web. In this chapter, Reinvestment Fund ’s Emily Dowdall and Ira Goldstein discuss vacant property remediation and prevention plans in the Leigh Valley as a case study of data-driven community

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How to Encourage More Citizens to Participate in Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

Effective community engagement is powerful, but only a small percentage of the population participates in most planning efforts. So, what’s holding the public back? The post How to Encourage More Citizens to Participate in Community Engagement appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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The Impact of the Student Debt Crisis (with Cody Hounanian)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Executive Director of the Student Debt Crisis Center Cody Hounanian talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the student debt crisis. About Cody Hounanian : Cody Hounanian began his work with Student Debt Crisis Center working on issues like consumer protection policies and student loan refinancing. As executive director, Cody oversees the budget and program management of SDCC and is in charge of day-to-day operations.

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Announcing the Next Generation of Federal Student Loan Servicing

Homeroom

By: Richard Cordray, Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid Today, I’m pleased to announce that Federal Student Aid (FSA) posted the solicitation for what we’re calling the Unified Servicing and Data Solution (USDS). The USDS is the long-term loan servicing solution designed to provide federal student loan borrowers with.

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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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A meal to build a dream on

Princeton Public Library

I am a natural introvert, and I honestly don’t cook very much on normal days; still, sometimes I dream of lavish dinner parties, themed summertime cocktail gatherings, tea parties, and picnics. I do occasionally gather with some aunts and cousins for tea parties, and I once had a Lord of the Rings movie marathon where […].

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Interdisciplinary Partnerships for Older Delawareans

First State Insights

Professors Allison Karpyn and Elizabeth Orsega-Smith speak with Julia O'Hanlon, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about the interdisciplinary partnerships supporting older Delawareans. This April 29, 2022 interview addresses the role of intergenerational programming and the need for interdisciplinary expertise in designing and evaluating programs focused on aging adults.

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An Interview with FEMA Region X Administrator

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10 has a new Regional Administrator, Willie Nunn. Nunn had previously been a Federal Coordination Officer (FCO) for a number of years. In this podcast we explore how his past experiences, personal and professional have shaped his approach to his new position. We also delve into what makes FEMA Region 10 unique in its own way, from the people, hazards and approaches to emergency management.

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How to Build a Winning Team

Park Leaders

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Host of the “Build a Winning Team” podcast, and former COO of Story Brand, joins the show to discuss his story and definition of success. A man of many hats, Tim Schurrer talks about the value of humility within a teamwork setting. Per his experiences, corporate success is often defined by a selfless culture where roles are prioritized above the spotlight.

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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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Including key staff in a grant proposal

Professional Grant Writer

It’s important to include a thorough description of key staff in a grant proposal. This includes a thorough description of the staff managing. The post Including key staff in a grant proposal appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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How the Right Permitting Workflow Promotes Building Safety

OpenGov

If you’re a local government building permitting official, you know all too well how important your work in building safety is to the lives of your citizens. Deficiencies in building permitting laws and mistakes in permitting processes can lead to tragic injuries and deaths, whether through the deck collapses that injure an estimated 6,000 people […].

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Ready to Write? 5 Tips to Prepare for Grants

ResourceAssociates

by Resource Associates @ grantwriters.net. Grant Questions? Let’s talk. info@grantwriters.net 505-326-4245. As you are preparing to submit a grant proposal and hoping to get funded, what do you need to do next to increase your chances of an award? Requirements vary widely from project to project, and it’s essential to make sure you are prepared to have the best chance of success.

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Live From SOFIC: USSOCOM's TAK Product Center Could Be the Next DOD Software Factory

GovCast

Director Ryan McLean discusses his modernization strategy for the Tactical Assault Kit, a map-based software application connecting USSOCOM, other U.S. military services and allied partners. TAK is critical for effective, efficient communication in warfighting scenarios. McLean's plan could launch the product center to software factory status under the Defense Department's new software modernization strategy.

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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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West Lafayette’s Mission to Make Wellness More Inclusive – June Bonus Episode

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

The June issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of the podcast, we’re diving deeper into one of this month’s feature stories titled, “Making Wellness More Inclusive.” The story highlights a new inclusive wellness center that is part of the parks and recreation department in West Lafayette, Indiana, and today I’m joined by two individuals who were critical to its design.

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Capital Improvement Plans 101

OpenGov

Originally published September 10, 2019. Updated with new information. What is a capital improvement plan (CIP) ? What should a CIP include? Why is a capital improvement plan important? Read on to get the answers to these questions and more. Capital Improvement Planning FAQs What Is A Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) ? The capital improvement […].

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CFP: Special Issue on Social Justice and Science Librarianship to be published in Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship (ISTL)

A Library Writer's Blog

Call for Submissions Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship ( ISTL ) has recently published a four-part column series on social justice (SJ) and science librarianship (fourth part to be published in Issue No. 100). As a culmination to this project, we invite submissions that will amplify the work that Libraries and Librarians are doing in the areas of equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, accessibility, and/or social justice, specifically in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineeri

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Episode 2: A Zero Trust Approach to Secure Operational Technology Systems

CarahCast

In this podcast, our panel emphasizes the importance of thorough planning in executing a strong IT/OT convergence and outlines key items to account for. In this podcast, our panel emphasizes the importance of thorough planning in executing a strong IT/OT convergence and outlines key items to account for.

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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

Speaker: Noratek

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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Options for Expanding Property Tax Relief for Lower Income Homeowners

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

Uniformity is a defining characteristic of our state’s property tax system. As I’ve written before , both our state constitution and the Machinery Act (the collection of state statutes that govern property taxes) require that all local governments across North Carolina play by the same property tax rules. Only the General Assembly is authorized to create property tax exemptions, and when that legislative body creates exemptions they must apply uniformly across the state.

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Episode 203: Day in a life of an assessor

FedHeads

LA’s Jeffrey Prang walked #FedHeads through the life of an assessor in the country’s biggest county. LA’s Jeffrey Prang walked #FedHeads through the life of an assessor in the country’s biggest county.

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Call for Reviewers: Reader's Roundup Monographic Musings & Reference Reviews in Against the Grain (ATG) at the Charleston Hub @chsconf

A Library Writer's Blog

We are seeking additional librarians and other information professionals who would like to review new books for the Reader's Round-up: Monographic Musings & Reference Reviews in Against the Grain (ATG) at the Charleston Hub ( [link] ) General Guidelines Monographic Musings - We are reviewing books that cover a wide range of topics in librarianship and information management.

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Live From SOFIC: How USSOCOM S&T Aligns With Mission Needs

GovCast

USSOCOM S&T Director Lisa Sanders discusses her funding and program priorities and why she thinks she has one of the top five jobs in the entire Defense Department.

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

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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Local Government Support for Privately Owned Affordable Housing

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

By most accounts, the need for affordable housing across North Carolina is massive. According to 2019 census data, over a million North Carolina households are “cost burdened,” meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Almost half of those are “severely cost burdened,” meaning they spend more than 50% of their income on housing. What can local governments do to address the need for more affordable housing ?

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Live From SOFIC: How USSOCOM S&T Aligns With Mission Needs

GovCast

USSOCOM S&T Director Lisa Sanders discusses her funding and program priorities and why she thinks she has one of the top five jobs in the entire Defense Department.

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