GCN

JUNE 20, 2023

It is causing drug overdoses and homelessness in cities across America. But with the debt deal to freeze spending, it is uncertain whether federal help is coming.

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Public Safety 75

NLC (National League of Cities)

JUNE 22, 2023

There are more than half a million military service members who are living with conditions that compromise their mental health and well-being, such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. With 62% of the veteran population falling outside federal healthcare systems, the burden falls on local communities to step in.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 22, 2023

Sales is a business about people and getting the right talent is vital—companies must reconsider their talent strategies and the sales roles they need to continue to drive growth.

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Disaster Zone blog

JUNE 20, 2023

What are you doing with technology in general and social media in particular?

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Social Media 140

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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 21, 2023

The European Union plans prohibition on manufacturing sensitive technology in China, such as supercomputers, AI, and advanced microchips The European Economic Security Strategy, which was unveiled by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, intends to control the international trade and investment activities of European businesses. The recommendations will be debated at the forthcoming EU summit, which will include leaders of state and government on June 29-30.

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GovLoop

JUNE 19, 2023

CDC Data Maps Illustrate Threat Impacts It’s often impossible to confine environmental and public health events to a specific jurisdiction, agency or area of responsibility. That is particularly true of disasters with wide-ranging impacts. Last summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched its Environmental Justice Index (EJI), a new mapping tool that uses 36 indicators to measure environmental, social and health impacts nationwide.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

India has made great strides in supporting the availability of primary education across the country. However, providing high quality pedagogy and content delivery in the classroom remains a challenge. According to the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) released in 2019 , 70 percent of students in grade three remain behind grade level, 57 percent of students in grade nine cannot solve a simple division problem, and almost 50 percent of students drop out of the school system before reaching

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Super Library Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library I sometimes daydream about taking a nap in the middle of the workday. It would be easy enough. My office is in a shed in our backyard and ya’ll, there’s a pullout bed in here. I could totally take a power nap any time I wanted to. But I never do. Why NOT?? Seriously, what is wrong with me?

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State Tech Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

According to SonicWall’s 2023 Cyber Threat Report, ransomware has “been on a tear” for the past few years, growing 105 percent year over year in 2021. While the report found that attacks were down in 2022, ransomware targets still reported very large number of attacks compared to levels in 2018, 2019 and 2020. As always, bad actors are looking for opportunities to penetrate targets with minimal effort.

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Local Government Government 103

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 20, 2023

New research on human development from the McKinsey Global Institute reveals a rich picture of Morocco’s development over the first two decades of the millennium, but pockets of concern remain.

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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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GovPilot

JUNE 23, 2023

Government data breaches pose one of the largest threats for US government entities in 2023 and beyond. As geopolitical tensions rise between Russia and the West, targeted cyber attacks against the federal, state, and local governments are increasingly likely. In fact, the FBI recently warned that ransomware is straining local government services, as local governments are favorite targets of hackers, second only to academic institutions.

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Center for Community Progress

JUNE 22, 2023

At the beginning of March, the 2022-23 Community Revitalization Fellowship (CRF) cohort travelled to Loíza, Puerto Rico for their second learning exchange. These learning exchanges, which include technical and leadership training, are an opportunity for the fellows to learn in and from each other’s communities and tour creative placemaking and revitalization projects.

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Grassroots Education Leadership Community Development 98

Microsoft Public Sector

JUNE 20, 2023

Newsworthy Highlights How Microsoft 365 helps public sector organizations embrace generational diversity Empowering your workforce with modern productivity, collaboration, and security tools can help your agency embrace generational diversity and across four critical areas: recruitment, retention, productivity, and learning. Microsoft releases CMMC guidance to raise the security and identity baseline for Defense Industry Identity continues to be the most common way bad actors get through cyber d

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 23, 2023

More access to funding for underrepresented start-up founders can unlock massive investment and innovation opportunities. These founders are not just underrepresented—they are underestimated.

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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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Paul Cairney

JUNE 19, 2023

This post introduces a new Journal of European Public Policy Special Issue called ‘The politics of policy analysis: theoretical insights on real world problems’. How can policy process research help to address policy and policymaking problems?

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GovLoop

JUNE 21, 2023

Increasingly, government leaders recognize the need to approach cybersecurity in the same way they approach public health: There must be a holistic network in which the well-being of individuals, or individual systems, depends on and benefits the well-being of others. Like viruses, cyber threats succeed by finding a vulnerability before moving on to overwhelm the larger population.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JUNE 19, 2023

I see it’s been a while, but I came across your post and wanted to thank you very much for sharing this valuable information! The July webinars and remote work resources sound really interesting. I'm looking forward to exploring these resources further. I appreciate the heads-up on the Microsoft Teams sessions and the opportunity to learn more about Viva.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 22, 2023

Consumers slightly more optimistic as inflation stabilizes; developed economies struggle to maintain GDP momentum in face of headwinds; labor markets tight; China rebound slows; India economy positive.

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Development 109

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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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Paul Cairney

JUNE 19, 2023

Dr Céline Mavrot, Dr Susanne Hadorn, and Professor Fritz Sager introduce the fifth article – ‘Blood, Sweat, and Cannabis: Real-World Policy Evaluation of Controversial Issues’ – published in the Journal of European Public Policy Special Issue ‘The Politics of Policy Analysis’.

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Policy Analysis Public Policy 98

Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 20, 2023

In today’s technologically advanced businesses, ensuring the security of information is paramount. As a result, companies are turning to biometric access control systems to bolster their security Biometric access control utilises unique physical or behavioural characteristics of individuals to grant or deny access to restricted areas, devices, or sensitive information.

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GovLoop

JUNE 20, 2023

Agency leaders know they need to modernize, but many are running into roadblocks when it comes to implementation time, staffing shortages, and even an internal cultural resistance to change. These types of obstacles have led to 88% of federal IT professionals stating their agencies have fallen behind in their modernization plans. So how can agencies get back on track with their modernization journey?

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 23, 2023

Bioengineering is the application of engineering principles to improve disease prevention and treatment, agricultural production, energy sustainability, and more.

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Sustainability 110

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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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Google Public Sector

JUNE 22, 2023

Agencies at all levels of government are looking to technology in order to scale their efforts, respond quickly and provide critical services to the community. When $10B was allocated to the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) local state agencies needed to act quickly to assist homeowners avoid mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures or loss of utilities.

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Super Library Marketing

JUNE 21, 2023

Watch this video The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 194 My childhood TV crush is organizing an event at public libraries across the United States and your library needs to get ready for it, especially in terms of promotions. Watch this episode for tips on how to prepare now and educate your community about the importance of inclusive reading. Plus we give away kudos.

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Social Media Education Crisis Communication Communications 80

Disaster Zone blog

JUNE 22, 2023

ChatGPT and other tools are coming to your rescue.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 20, 2023

New research from the McKinsey Global Institute provides a more nuanced, long-term view of Nigeria’s development progress from 2000 to 2019 that may help the country shape its future direction.

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Development 95

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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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GCN

JUNE 22, 2023

New digital technologies have been a constant for workers over the past few decades, with a mixed record on the economy and individuals’ daily lives. AI’s effect will likely be just as unpredictable.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JUNE 22, 2023

The Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, endearingly known by locals as “The Village,” is a rural oasis of roughly 6,000 people abutting urban Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Transportation 80

Microsoft Public Sector

JUNE 20, 2023

Microsoft To Do is a task management tool that helps you stay productive, manage your day, and collaborate with your colleagues. We are pleased to announce that it’s now available for use by customers in GCC High and DoD tenants via the web app, as well as integration in Outlook on the web. Other platforms (desktop, mobile) are not available yet in GCC High and DoD.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 20, 2023

Energy companies have faced considerable uncertainty. Those that can identify opportunities and act quickly can profitably grow their business in the years to come and increase their lead over peers.

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Management 89

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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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