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Driving Change: A Mid-Year Reflection from Community Progress

Center for Community Progress

Spearheaded by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), this bipartisan legislation underscores our commitment to addressing systemic vacancy and property deterioration using the tools available at all levels of government. Casey’s office for our work, and the impact this bill will have on neighborhoods across the country.

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Agencies Seek Gains Through Precision Modernization

GovLoop

Recognizing that legislators and executive leaders have little appetite for sweeping modernization plans, many agencies are opting for a more targeted approach, focusing on initiatives that deliver tangible benefits. CASE IN POINT: As part of its 2023–2026 IT Strategic Plan, the U.S.

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How the Tri-COG Land Bank is Transforming Vacant Properties in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Center for Community Progress

They are created pursuant to state-enabling legislation which gives them unique powers like the ability to cost-effectively acquire tax-foreclosed properties, clear title, hold property tax-exempt, sell properties flexibly, and generate revenue.

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Don’t Wait to Modernize: A Q&A on Preparing for The MGT Reform Act

Government Technology Insider

The bipartisan legislation, currently making its way through Congress, aims to reauthorize and strengthen the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF), which has enabled agencies to modernize legacy systems , enhance cybersecurity and improve service delivery to citizens, through 2031. Ready to learn more?

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Boosting Agility for State and Local Government Finance & Budget Offices

Government Technology Insider

This increased visibility enables informed decision making, organization-wide strategic planning, and collaboration both within and between agencies. Public sector agencies need to be able to react quickly to legislative mandates or changes in revenue estimates, as well as unplanned emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Shutdown avoided, but new fiscal year brings uncertainty for federal agencies’ funding

Partnership for Public Service

Private sector companies would be unlikely to succeed under these fiscal and strategic planning realities. Additionally, Congress has other big issues to address, such as the National Defense Authorization legislation and solidifying around a new House speaker, that put pressure on the legislative calendar. What’s next?

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Digital Constituent Services: 3 Mistakes to Avoid

GovLoop

Have a strategic plan,” said Soundararajan, “but [keep] a little bit of room and flexibility to accommodate the government and legislative mandates that come.”. Priorities shift with every administration, and inevitably situations occur that require an immediate response. But agencies also need to stick to their mission.