State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

State and local government procurement trends are always evolving, and the transportation industry is currently leading that charge. According to a recent Deltek GovWin report on state and local procurement, the SLED procurement market showed stability, though the top four industries — transportation, public safety, architecture and engineering, and professional business services — saw significant growth, by 2 to 9 percent year over year from the third quarter of 2022 to the third quarter of 202

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Local Government Public Safety Transportation Government 120

Next City

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Poverty doesn’t cause social breakdown, nor is social breakdown confined to areas with high levels of poverty, Seth Kaplan writes in “Fragile Neighborhoods.

Housing 291

Housing 291

GCN

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ahead of what promises to be a hectic election season, Secretary of State Mac Warner spent part of his last National Association of Secretaries of State Winter Conference touching on conspiracy theories, among other topics.

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Elected Officials Social Media Security Management 144

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

To get the best out of your team, you need to be as inclusive as possible, and that’s not as simple as just saying, “Every voice matters.” Words must be followed by actions. During the latest New Supervisors in Government Community of Practice session, “How to Manage an Inclusive Team,” we spoke with Priscilla Stallings, Chief Inclusion Officer, State of Minnesota, who shared insight and advice on creating a team where everyone feels valued and respected.

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Management Communications Engagement Government 72

Advertiser: Noratek

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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GCN

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The self-serve kiosks distribute health and hygiene products for free, which experts say improves accessibility to essential services and helps an increasingly pinched public health workforce.

Public Health 77

Public Health 77

Summer Camp Programming

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

SHOW NOTES Chris and Curt welcome Whitney Mueller from Academic Entertainment, who shares her journey with the company from its humble beginnings to becoming a leading provider of entertainers for camps and schools. The episode covers the variety of programs offered, ensuring no camp ever has to endure the horror of a boring guest […] The post SCP 200: Bringing Entertainers to Camps: A Chat with Academic Entertainment first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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Homeroom

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

High school teachers across the country worked with their students this past fall to enter the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) Your Place in Space Challenge. The challenge was the first in the CTE Momentum series, which prepares high school students for rewarding careers and increases access to career and technical education (CTE). Through the Continue Reading The post Meet the Your Place in Space Challenge Winners appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

Education 133

Education 133

NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As the National League of Cities (NLC) celebrates 100 years of impact, it’s fair to acknowledge that the organization has witnessed some of the most significant transformations in municipalities and encountered influential leaders who have played pivotal roles in shaping and driving our local communities.

Leadership 122

Leadership 122

Summer Camp Programming

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Last week I ran a roundtable for the Best Camp Program. Anyone could submit an idea. I received over 60 submissions. Twelve of them did not meet the guidelines, so they were ineligible. Many of the rest were fantastic. It was difficult for us to widdle them down to the top six. To vote, use […] The post Vote for Your Favorite Camp Program (Voting Ends Thursday) first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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Voting 246

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Global cooperation is key to better human lives. Our new barometer, developed with the World Economic Forum, can help leaders track trends, monitor critical outcomes, and act to increase cooperation.

Development 143

Development 143

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Management

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

National Employee Appreciation Day is the first Friday in March, which this year falls on March 1. Here’s a few ideas to help you honor the occasion. Take a moment to think about each person and communicate thanks. An individualized note can mean a lot. Recognize an employee at a meeting. Consider a creative gesture like a photo collage for the team that points out employee contributions.

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Engagement Communications Leadership 120

GCN

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases challenging Florida and Texas laws designed to prevent the alleged censorship of conservative viewpoints on social media. Observers say the decision could shape the future of free speech on the internet.

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Social Media Laws Government 109

Summer Camp Programming

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This is an idea for a week-long theme – this activity is based on a space theme, but it could be easily adapted to just about any theme. Ages: Any age (with age-appropriate activities planned) Supplies: Many metal washers in 3 sizes (or other objects based on the theme chosen) Program Overview: (originally created for […] The post Space Orbits and Activity Auction first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The automotive ecosystem will become more competitive. Micromarket insights that allow automotive players in Europe to sharpen and tailor their strategies can be a competitive advantage.

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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.

Government

State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Wi-Fi Alliance has introduced Wi-Fi 7, officially known as 802.11be, as the latest wireless internet standard and is now officially certifying devices that support the new technology. In the future, homes and offices could have Wi-Fi capable of delivering peak rates of over 40 gigabits per second. “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 enhances Wi-Fi performance in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, bringing cutting-edge capabilities to enable innovations that require high throughput, lower latency, and great

Local Government 107

Local Government Government 107

GCN

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

At an event last week hosted by the National Governors Association, Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Sonia Sotomayor spoke about how they have learned to disagree agreeably.

Management 110

Management 110

Summer Camp Programming

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Supplies Required: Various Items to Use for “Physical Challenges” Target Age Group: Grades 3-5 or 4-6 Description: We had a game show like the 90’s game show “Double Dare.” We broke the kids into 2 groups. To start the game, the teams had to complete a physical challenge. For this challenge, did the sponge relay […] The post Double Dare first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Our latest Pulse survey of tech and telecommunications B2B decision makers reveals a generally optimistic investment outlook. But shifting market dynamics could turn different groups of vendors into new winners or losers.

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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.

Local Government

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Government agencies have a lot riding on improving their constituents’ customer experience (CX), and they understand the consequences. That’s why the White House made CX a federal priority starting with an Executive Order issued in 2021, which recognized that every public interaction with government is an opportunity to build or lose trust, and why state CIOs have ranked CX a top priority every year since then.

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Constituents Government Public Sector Development 105

GCN

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The U.S. set a new record for billion-dollar climate disasters in 2023. State budgets are increasingly shouldering the costs of more frequent and expensive weather events.

Budgeting 102

Budgeting 102

Summer Camp Programming

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The game is called Mission Impossible and like the title, the mission or activity will be difficult to impossible for the groups to finish. Their mission is to find and locate a certain number of stations and complete the activity at each station. Participants are broken up into groups – each group must stick together […] The post Mission Impossible first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Recent disruptions in global supply chains have exposed national vulnerabilities—adopting an end-to-end approach to reinforce supply chain resilience can be vital to national security.

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Security 128

Speaker: Noratek

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Parks And Recreation

Center for Community Progress

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Addressing vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties—what some call “ blighted ” properties—is not just a “city” problem. Across the country, small and rural communities grapple with economic challenges and an aging housing stock that leads to similar outcomes: a flood of VAD properties that threaten the health, safety, and resilience of these residents.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MARCH 1, 2024

The House and Senate passed another short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) on Thursday (February 29) to give Congress more time to finalize and approve the 12 federal appropriations bills for the FY 2024 budget. None of the 12 annual spending bills have been sent to the President for enactment despite being five months behind schedule.

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Budgeting Housing 91

Summer Camp Programming

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

(*adapted from Mike Fitzpatrick at Seedbed) General Guidelines We gave each player a bandana to be able to identify zombies versus humans. As humans became zombies, they swapped their bandana location. We used small foam balls as ammunition for the humans. For each game ammunition can be hidden around, each can start off with a […] The post Zombie Apocalypse first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Hybrid work. Talent shortages. Polarizing politics. Building a culture is tougher than ever. Recent research reveals the difference empathy can make—as well as how to develop it in your workplace.

Development 112

Development 112

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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.

Government Agency

GCN

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Without the the Affordable Connectivity program, millions of families could lose internet access that they rely on for work, school and health care, new survey data shows.

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Government 93

Super Library Marketing

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 230 Not long ago, I got back in the social media game posting for the company I work for, NoveList. Very quickly, I remembered how difficult it is to get organic reach on regular Facebook feed posts! But then I learned two little tricks that take me about 30 seconds a day. They work! So I’m going to share them with you in this episode Plus, kudos go to a library that got national press coverage for an initiative to get people back into t

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Social Media 87

Summer Camp Programming

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Supplies: sports equipment score cards pens a whistle a stopwatch Object of the activity: Engage as many campers as possible. Object of the game: Get as many points for your bunk as possible. Set up: The ideal location would be a large gym or outdoor basketball court. Let’s say that you have 7 bunks participating […] The post Sports Switch first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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Engagement 130

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The build-out of renewables could lead to a variable supply of electricity—any oversupply could be used to accelerate the energy transition. Unlocking this potential requires action from all involved.

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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.

Public Administration