GCN

MARCH 27, 2024

It is the latest in a series of efforts by states to regulate social media in a way that protects minors and stands up to legal challenges. But opponents say Florida’s law still runs afoul of the First Amendment.

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Careers in Government

JANUARY 25, 2024

Using websites, social media channels, and digital means of communication makes the communication gap between the government and constituents smaller. The post Building Digital Excellence: Overcoming Web Development Staffing Obstacles in Government appeared first on Careers in Government.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Wireless communication and social media have increased the speed and range of information sharing, diffusing the power once held more centrally. Today’s information environment poses opportunities and threats to our national security. In the videos.

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GCN

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Many of the laws passed in 2023 against social media platforms have been challenged in court. But states appear undeterred as they continue weighing ways to curb social media’s effects on young people.

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Barrett & Greene

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Were looking forward to participating in a panel at the upcoming annual conference of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) about Trust in Government. The real work of government -- delivering services like health care, transportation, education and public safety seems to have taken a back seat.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

With more than 3,500 participants from 140 countries, 21,000 online viewers, and 65,000-plus social-media engagements, the summit was a testament to the commitment of global healthcare leaders to addressing health inequities and improving patient outcomes.

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GCN

JUNE 26, 2024

Justices said in a 6-3 decision that Louisiana and Missouri did not have standing to sue. The ruling comes as a relief to state and local officials as they look to crack down on election-related misinformation ahead of November.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

APRIL 1, 2025

The new Bill corresponds with the government’s “Plan for Change, ” a long-term strategy that will strengthen the UK’s infrastructure and secure the future of the digital economy. Improving their cyber security will help safeguard services that rely on vast data, such as online banking, shopping, and social media.

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Citizen Lab

AUGUST 1, 2022

When it comes to engaging with the public, social media is often a first instinct for many government officials. In fact, according to TechCrunch, 62% of adults now get their news from social media.

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GCN

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It is the latest in a long line of actions taken against social media platforms to reckon with the growing youth mental health crisis. A multistate coalition filed suit against Facebook parent Meta, accusing it of damaging young people’s mental health and illegally harvesting their data.

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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

Then there are states banning TikTok from government devices.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 18, 2024

In their 2023-2024 term, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued decisions that directly impact local governments on issues including the constitutionality of collecting impact fees, local authority to make regulations on the matter of homelessness, Title VII employment issues and public officials’ usage of social media.

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zencity

MARCH 10, 2025

In todays digital-first world, local governments must effectively leverage social media to engage with their communities, enhance transparency, and build trust. Our recent Zencity Impact webinar, featuring experts from October Social Media, the City of Source

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Careers in Government

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Using websites, social media channels, and digital means of communication makes the communication gap between the government and constituents smaller. The post Politics in the Workplace: Navigating the Delicate Balance for Veterans Reentering the Civilian Workforce appeared first on Careers in Government.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Advertisements for medical devices are everywhere—TV, print, the internet, and social media platforms. You’ve seen the commercials—an easier way to check your blood pressure, your cardiac health, your glucose levels. But how are these advertisements.

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Peak Proposals

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Search for government grant websites. Government agencies at all levels offer grants to nonprofits and other organizations. To find government grant opportunities, Google for keywords like "federal grants," "state grants," or "local grants." Follow grantmakers on social media. Search for foundation websites.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

AUGUST 9, 2022

Social media is a relatively new communications tool. However, today it dominates many aspects for how people communicate in their personal lives and is of increasing importance in business and government. Social media is a relatively new communications tool.

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GCN

JANUARY 25, 2024

Utah delayed its efforts for litigation purposes, while a judge blocked an Ohio law. But that hasn’t stopped other states, most recently Idaho and New York, from introducing their own restrictions to protect minors.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

JUNE 20, 2023

Eric Holdeman linked up with Hal back in 2011 when he was leading the effort to establish governance procedures for the use of social media. Eric Holdeman linked up with Hal back in 2011 when he was leading the effort to establish governance procedures for the use of social media.

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GCN

JUNE 13, 2024

New York lawmakers just passed legislation to ban the use of algorithm-driven feeds for minors without their parents’ permission, while Utah’s law is facing more legal action over its age verification requirements.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In the last few months, there has been a growing focus on the security risks of TikTok, the video-based social media platform, which led Congress to ban the app from federal devices in late December 2022.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 1, 2023

Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) filed a lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate, alleging false claims and data scraping Social media giant X, under the ownership of Elon Musk, took legal action against the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) on Monday.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 10, 2023

With no plans to prohibit individual MPs from using TikTok – which many MPs use as a form of social media, including cabinet minister Grant Shapps and backbench MP Ben Bradley – senior parliamentarians have requested calls for the installation or use of TikTok on government devices to be completely banned.

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Super Library Marketing

APRIL 14, 2025

There is now an official deadline for compliance for state and local government entities. The Department of Justice has drawn a line in the sand because too many government entities (including libraries) have been ignoring the legal requirement.” PDFs, e-newsletters, and social media graphics should also be considered.

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GCN

MAY 14, 2024

Another state signed a law restricting minors’ use of the platforms. But the continued growth in technology as well as “low-tech fraud” could make enforcement more difficult.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Agencies need to ensure services are available through whatever channels constituents prefer, whether that’s the web, email, social media or text messaging. In this video interview, Jackson describes how a focus on omnichannel communications can result in higher constituent satisfaction and deliver improved outcomes.

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GCN

JANUARY 29, 2024

New York City Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement last week, while Florida lawmakers advanced a bill banning accounts for anyone under 16 years of age.

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Partnership for Public Service

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Recent Partnership polling suggests that an effective use of social media may help rebuild trust in government among young people, a key to recruiting the next generation of public servants to solve our nation’s pressing challenges. However, among those 18–24, this number jumped to 18%.

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zencity

JULY 12, 2023

Social media has significantly changed the communication landscape, bringing government leaders closer to the people they serve and building trust between them. Almost overnight, Threads , the new social network competitor to Twitter launched by Meta and Instagram, has reached a critical mass of users.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

If you’re on the list of 30 State and Local Government IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2022, spread the news and grab our IT influencer images for your social media pages or websites. Please be sure to tag @StateTech when you post!

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GovLoop

JANUARY 28, 2025

Government Accountability Office, hosted a session on managing a multi-generational workforce during the recent NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit , aiming to help employees positively affect their team dynamics. Hardman, Senior IT Analyst/Adjunct Faculty, U.S.

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Partnership for Public Service

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Who Is Government?” The series features stories by seven writers who set out to find “the essential public servant” and shine a light on the individuals behind the scenes responsible for some of the government’s most remarkable achievements. READ: Who is Government? Video: The Washington Post) The post ‘Who is Government?’

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Partnership for Public Service

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This past summer, the Office of Management and Budget and the General Services Administration issued a challenge : Create a toolkit of effective approaches to increase public participation and community engagement in government. Both are critical to an effective government.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The key is making sure that children understand the difference between harmful screen time and quality screen time, one observer says.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Join this session to hear how government, education, nonprofit, healthcare, and aerospace and satellite organizations are using the cloud to improve the lives of their citizens, students, patients, and more. Make sure you talk to your AWS account representative to see what to join so you don’t miss the fun.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Rebuilding Trust Through Community Engagement Rebuilding trust between governments and their communities will be a central theme in 2025. Governments can foster trust by prioritizing inclusivity and demonstrating a commitment to addressing community needs through transparency, accountability, and ongoing dialogue.

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Super Library Marketing

JUNE 12, 2023

Specifically, they said, “They are a hybrid of government and public library, similar to the service we offer, and it’s great how they manage to have everything in a website with an amazing crisp design.” “We The Law Library Victoria has an outstanding social media presence. This will be launched in late 2023.”

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