State Tech Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

When the annual Spokane County Interstate Fair comes around this September, most of those who attend the 10-day event will first have to purchase a ticket at the gate. What won’t they need to buy once they’re cleared to go inside? Access to the fair’s public Wi-Fi network, which is free to anyone who wants to use it. Free public Wi-Fi has been a fixture onsite at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center since the early 2000s.

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Local Government Government 118

Next City

AUGUST 1, 2024

The policy wonk who helped pen the state housing authority bill says it's time to revive New York’s history of social housing.

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Housing 327

Social Pinpoint

JULY 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in individuals receiving compensation for their participation in community engagement initiatives. What used to be seen as just a voluntary or civic duty has now become a more nuanced approach that truly recognizes and values the contributions of community members in meaningful ways. Deliberative panels across Victoria, Citizens Juries in South Australia, and the Queensland Plan deliberation all included equitable payments or compensation for tra

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 1, 2024

The cofounder and CEO of Opportunity@Work talks about the nonprofit’s mission to broaden equitable access to career opportunities for workers skilled through alternative routes.

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Advertiser: Noratek

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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Homeroom

JULY 29, 2024

By: Matt Nosanchuk, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Operations and Outreach, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education All students deserve access to learning environments that are inclusive and free from discrimination and that nurture their intellect, wellbeing, and creativity, preparing them for success in school and beyond. Books have been the gateway to Continue Reading The post Book Bans Are Not Just Bad Policy; They Can Raise Civil Rights Issues appeared first on ED.g

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Outreach Education Operations 145

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

JULY 29, 2024

Severe headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, vertigo. About a decade ago, American officials and their families living and working at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, started experiencing mysterious symptoms like these. Symptoms usually.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 2, 2024

Driving higher organizational health and performance means focusing on new practices: empowering employees to make decisions, using technology to create value, and updating leadership styles.

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Leadership 143

Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 30, 2024

Cash-strapped councils and their local facilities across the UK could see a much-needed financial boost thanks to innovative 5G technology According to a poll of 2,000 UK, 92% revealed they are worried about the future of their local facilities and three-quarters (77%) have already seen libraries, leisure centres and even schools close due to a lack of council funding – with figures showing 1,000 swimming pools have closed in England since 2010 alone.

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Implementation Government Management 119

Policy & Politics Journal blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

by Sarah Brown, Journals Manager The idea of innovation has become one of the most persistent and sought-after today.

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Management Implementation Advocacy Leadership 117

State Tech Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

As state and local officials are busy mapping out safe and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) to overhaul government operations, they should not overlook how this cutting-edge technology is already transforming the customer experience. For years, state and local agencies have faced pressure to catch up to experience expectations set by private sector companies.

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Operations Government 115

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 31, 2024

Cooperation from all stakeholders can drive Iberian decarbonization through electrification and renewables deployment. Here we discuss the ambition, challenges, and potential unlocks for Spain.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

JULY 30, 2024

Earlier this month, a software update from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused Microsoft Windows operating systems to crash—resulting in potentially the largest IT outage in history. Disruptions were widespread. Around the world, businesses and.

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Operations 111

NLC (National League of Cities)

AUGUST 2, 2024

By Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard “Which one of you is the Mayor and who is the Superintendent?” asked Aubrey, a curious 9-year-old, as the guests walked into her classroom at the Bayview Foundation. It was quickly sorted out who was who.

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FedTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

Using digital signage to display public information in prime locations adds immense value to federal government services. Doing so effectively requires the use of scheduled or dynamically updated messaging via secure software that can handle keeping users and agency office staff aware of mission-critical data. Displays in office lobbies and other common areas can also provide scheduled, easily updated information for visitors.

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 31, 2024

Productivity in biopharmaceutical R&D has slumped for a decade or more. We propose a recipe for sustainable, value-creating innovation, even in the face of strengthening industry headwinds.

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Sustainability 138

Center for Community Progress

JULY 29, 2024

So you want to attend the Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference (RVP). It sounds awesome, right? Three days of networking, learning relevant skills, and seeing real-life examples of neighborhood revitalization up close. But your boss needs some convincing. After all, you’ll have to be away from your day job and spend money on travel and conference registration—it can be a tough sell for a manager!

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 30, 2024

In May, John Oliver’s show spotlighted the use of opioid settlement funds in state and local governments to highlight the opportunity for meaningful public health investments. In the segment, Oliver explained that some states are using opioid settlement funds for supplantatation: the practice of substituting existing dollars with opioid settlement funds.

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Local Government Public Health Government 99

FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2024

Listen in on a conversation among federal IT leaders, and it won’t be long before artificial intelligence, with all its promise and challenges, comes up. Such discussions, in fact, are now mandatory: Last October, the White House issued an executive order on the federal government’s role in the development and use of AI. A few months later, the Office of Management and Budget released a memorandum directing agencies in the areas of AI governance, innovation and risk management.

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 1, 2024

India has many family-owned businesses, but only a few can boast of sustained success for generations. We explore five points of difference between the best and the rest.

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Sustainability Leadership Government 135

Homeroom

JULY 30, 2024

By: Abigail Swisher, Rural Impact Fellow, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Sam Smith – then a student at Daviess County High School in Owensboro, Kentucky – saw that his classmates were struggling in the wake of the pandemic, so when Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman asked if Sam and his peers on the Commissioner’s Continue Reading The post How Students Helped Spur $40 million in Federal Investments in Mental Health Across Kentucky appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Education 97

NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 30, 2024

As temperatures continue to rise globally, so does federal action to address community needs in managing extreme heat.

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Management 96

Professional Grant Writer

JULY 29, 2024

Grant proposal writing requires careful planning, research, and execution. Whether you’re new to grant writing or experienced, understanding the timeline from research to. The post From Research to Review: A Breakdown of a Government Grant Proposal Writing Timeline appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

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Grant Writer Government 87

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 29, 2024

A renewed emphasis on efficient growth could allow software companies to unleash $500 billion in incremental shareholder value.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

A large language model (LLM) is a general-purpose language model that can understand and respond to human input in a conversational manner. It’s trained on a massive dataset of text from the internet and can generate humanlike responses to a wide range of topics and questions. There are two primary approaches to adapting a model to a specific task or domain: the in-context approach and fine-tuning the foundation model (FM).

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Development Management Public Sector Operations 84

NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 31, 2024

Once a bustling business district from the early 1900s to the 1960s, The Shops at Sharp End, located in Columbia, Missouri, stood as a cornerstone of the Black community. This vibrant hub encompassed high-end shopping, barber shops, and restaurants, becoming a cherished one-stop destination for Black residents.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

JULY 31, 2024

Most of us have come across that online deal that seems simply too good to pass up. Or we’ve received an urgent text or email from someone claiming to represent the government requesting a past-due payment. Payment scams like these are on the rise.

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Government 78

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 29, 2024

What can diagnostics players do to foster widespread adoption of liquid biopsy for early cancer screening?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) advanced technologies can help reimagine the way healthcare entities deliver person-centered care. Technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) and the ability to manage petabytes (PB) of data help companies achieve actionable insights that improve care. They can drive the ability to build new care models, improve the human experience in their health and care process, and enable clinical professionals to practice at the top of their licenses.

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Strategic Planning Sustainability Development Engagement 84

NLC (National League of Cities)

AUGUST 1, 2024

On June 25th the Surgeon General issued an advisory declaring firearm violence a public health crisis. This crisis impacts individuals, families and communities in cities, towns and villages across the country. In 2022 alone, there were over 48,000 deaths from firearms in the United States, representing nearly 132 people dying each day.

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Public Health 77

Center for Community Progress

JULY 30, 2024

For background on the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)’s 203(k) rehab mortgage program, please visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s website. On July 9, 2024, the FHA released revisions to the 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program. The revisions will come into effect for FHA 203(k) mortgages originated on or after November 4, 2024.

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Housing Security 75

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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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