GovPilot

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Local governments play a crucial and multifaceted role in promoting healthy communities , serving as the frontline of public health and well-being through municipal and health services.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The issue of document access and related administrative burdens is so ubiquitous that public health researchers have published papers about the detrimental impact a lack of identification has on those experiencing homelessness. Reach out to the AWS Public Sector team.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Cities, towns and villages across the United States took bold actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, initiating thousands of policies aimed at improving public health, city operations, infrastructure, housing and workforce development. These actions reflect the innovative potential demonstrated by local governments nationwide.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Public health agencies know that modernizing their technology infrastructure is necessary to avoid disruptions to program operations and create new opportunities to serve their constituents. As the first state to migrate their WIC program to the cloud, AZDHS has paved the way for cloud modernization for other public health agencies.

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GovPilot

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In a post COVID-19 world, there is no misunderstanding the important relationship between the public and the proper health health precautions. 2020 very quickly familiarized citizens with new everyday health expectations that they now often do try to live by.

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GovPilot

MAY 4, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that sets standards for protecting sensitive patient health information.

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Center for Community Progress

MARCH 3, 2025

Their contributions supplement local government capacity and fosters neighborhood pride. Beyond aesthetics, these programs improve public health and safety. Clean & Green participants are Flint residents who help maintain vacant lots through mowing, cleanup, and beautification.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

Having these sophisticated systems in place allowed New Mexico to seamlessly transition during the public health emergency (PHE) unwinding, avoiding some of the problems and pitfalls other states experienced during the reverification process. “We

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GovPilot

APRIL 25, 2023

It’s no surprise that attention is being brought to the continually worsening air quality in the United States. Since 1980, when the new Clean Air Act was implemented, there has been an estimated 50 percent decline in emissions of key air pollutants.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MARCH 7, 2024

The severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and the unprecedented local government response resulted in historic federal funding to cities, towns and villages of all sizes through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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zencity

JANUARY 3, 2022

It’s a new year, which means our team is here to share the local government conferences we’re most excited for in 2022. But by mid-year, as things began opening up, we were back in action in person, happy to see so many of our local government friends and colleagues! 10 Best Local Government Conferences 2022.

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zencity

JANUARY 19, 2023

Local government officials have just encountered one of the biggest public health emergencies of their careers. Over the course of 2022, the Zencity team attended nearly 70 government conferences across 22 states. Here are our top picks for the best 2023 local government conferences to attend: 1.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In state and local governments, much of the operational technology (OT) that monitors and controls critical infrastructure is based on legacy technology. They may lack modern security features, and they are difficult to patch and update,” said Bryan Schneider, Director, Public Sector, with Fortinet.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MARCH 15, 2023

As every NLC member knows, local government is unique. Local governments play a more significant factor in the daily lives of Americans than any other level of government. What is Low Take-up […] Source

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GovPilot

JANUARY 29, 2024

Local governments set a prime example for their community in regard to environmentalism and eco-friendliness. Whether through approving environmentally friendly laws or setting the pace in local offices, government bodies have a major impact on the environment of their community.

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Center for Community Progress

MARCH 24, 2023

Vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties—referred to by some as “blighted properties”—pose significant costs to public health, property values, local taxpayers, and more. Failure to address problem properties, just like ignoring a leaking faucet, costs more in the long run and causes more harm over time.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Benefits overview CSDs in the cloud are a strategic move for state and local government healthcare systems looking to enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and stay adaptable in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape while ensuring the security and privacy of patient information.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Over the past two years, people have seen just how much impact policy decisions can make in their day-to-day lives–not just on a national level, but on a local level, too. Times of an unprecedented public health crisis, the looming prospect of a climate […] Source.

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GovPilot

MARCH 23, 2023

The Impact of Equity In Local Government The past few years have been a time of reflection due to societal shifts that have brought fresh attention to the treatment of marginalized groups in America. Nationwide, there is an outcry for better equity throughout workplaces, public spaces, educational and governmental institutions.

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GovPilot

JANUARY 24, 2024

However, local governments wield significant influence over the perspectives and even the behaviors of community members. When reflecting how you may contribute to sustainability efforts, individual actions may appear minor and inconsequential.

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GovPilot

JULY 27, 2023

Far too often, veterans return from their time in service and lack the support they need to adjust back to civilian life as they often struggle with their mental health, employment, housing, and other critical aspects of day-to-day life.

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GovPilot

APRIL 27, 2023

As the baby boomer generation continues to age, local governments are facing a growing need to prioritize and protect their senior citizens. There are approximately 73 million baby boomers in the United States – all of whom will reach the age of 65 by 2030.

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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.

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The City Fix

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Editor’s note: The Reforestation Hubs initiative is offering pro-bono technical support to a select group of local governments and NGO partners in the United States. Interested cities and NGOs can submit a letter of interest by October 30, 2020 here. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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GovPilot

APRIL 9, 2024

Prioritizing mental health wellness within local governments is paramount in fostering a thriving community. Mental health issues affect individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses, making them a pervasive concern that cannot be overlooked.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

A critical focus of the public health emergency (PHE) unwinding is the challenge Medicaid agencies may face with regards to returned mail, which can happen when a member changes their address and the agency does not have the updated address on file. See more Health and Human Services Cloud Resources here.

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GovPilot

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The pandemic opened many people’s eyes to the challenges communities face in securing high-quality food. As many as 10.2% of households in the United States faced food insecurity in 2021 alone.

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GovLoop

JUNE 11, 2024

Environmental Where do environmental hazards put public health at risk? Still, public policies around zoning, environmental cleanup and other community planning issues often lead to increased risks in communities where constituents lack a say in policy decisions. Here are some examples of what can be done in key policy areas.

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GovPilot

MARCH 20, 2023

Whether you're in a warm climate year round or gearing up for the summer months, a warm, sunny day equates to citizens looking to cool off with a nice swim. Yet, without the proper precautions in place, your citizens may be swimming in unsanitary pool water or bathing at an unsafe aquatic complex.

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GovPilot

MARCH 2, 2023

Every community has spaces that are dedicated to public use and accessible to all community members. However, not all public spaces are created equal; some communities have vibrant and impressive public spaces while others are severely lacking in the quality of their community spaces.

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GovPilot

JANUARY 30, 2023

When it comes to local health inspections, ensuring that retail food establishments meet local, state, and Federal quality standards is vital to protecting your citizens’ health.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

As the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) begins to wind down, starting April 1, 2023, state Medicaid agencies (SMAs) will have one year to “unwind” temporary COVID-era changes and return to pre-pandemic ways of working. See more Health and Human Services Cloud Resources here.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Returned mail A critical focus of the public health emergency (PHE) unwinding is the challenge Medicaid agencies may face with regards to returned mail. See more Health and Human Services Cloud Resources here. All icons and emojis designed by OpenMoji – the open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

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Center for Community Progress

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

These properties, as Community Progress Senior Fellow Alan Mallach recently discussed on NPR’s 1A , actively harm neighbors and neighborhoods by threatening public health and safety, keeping residents from building wealth, and destabilizing local government finances.

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Partnership for Public Service

MAY 21, 2024

To celebrate the invaluable contributions of public servants, I embarked on a journey to delve into the experiences, challenges and triumphs of four people making a difference in local government and the federal workforce. During the trip, he found himself complaining about everything that was different from his life at home.

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Decisions That Matter

APRIL 29, 2020

On this episode of Decisions that Matter we have a group discussion with "The Buying Bunch," a team of public procurement leaders with over 150 years of combined experience in state and local government and higher education.

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Decisions That Matter

APRIL 29, 2020

On this episode of Decisions that Matter we have a group discussion with "The Buying Bunch," a team of public procurement leaders with over 150 years of combined experience in state and local government and higher education.

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