The Fight to Reclaim Texas’s Highways for People
Next City
MAY 15, 2024
Freeways are a policy choice. Meet the Texans working to ensure we make different choices in Megan Kimble’s new book “City Limits.
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SCP 206: Spicing Up Capture the Flag
Summer Camp Programming
MAY 16, 2024
SHOW NOTES In this episode, Curt and Chris offer up creative ways to invigorate the classic game of Capture the Flag, offering 20 (19?) unique variations aimed at enhancing gameplay for campers. Their ideas range from incorporating themes and adding special abilities to players, to modifying game mechanics with invisibility aspects or involving staff in […] The post SCP 206: Spicing Up Capture the Flag first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.
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From foster care to secure housing: How vouchers help young adults build self-sufficiency
GCN
MAY 15, 2024
While some first-time renters rush to thrift stores to find eclectic pieces to decorate their new apartments, for adolescents leaving the foster system, the experience of moving out is often much bleaker.
UK Gov launches measures to enhance cyber security in AI models and software
Open Access Government - Technology News
MAY 15, 2024
In a bid to fortify the nation’s cyber defences and foster economic growth, the UK government has introduced pioneering measures aimed at bolstering cyber security in AI models and software The new measures, which are expected to set a global standard for bolstering protections of AI models from hacking and sabotage, were unveiled today by the UK government (15 May) following the announcement that the security sector is now worth almost £12 billion.
The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook
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Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.
Water Infrastructure & Environmental Protection: Federal Funding Opportunities for Urban, Rural and Suburban Communities
NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 13, 2024
Co-authored by Damion DeShield This blog series highlights key takeaways from the National League of Cities’ Congressional City Conference Deep Dive Sessions. In the series, we delve into the pressing issues and innovative solutions discussed by city leaders, experts and federal agencies at the forefront of municipal governance.
Investigations of Border Encounters that End in Serious Injury or Death
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MAY 14, 2024
Deaths and injuries involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection law enforcement personnel along the southwest border have raised concerns about officer and civilian safety, as well as potential misconduct. In 2023, a child died while in Border.
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Why income discrimination laws hurt poor renters
GCN
MAY 14, 2024
COMMENTARY| Laws that ban discrimination against voucher holders can push smaller landlords out of the low-income housing market, decreasing the amount of affordable housing.
Combating cyber-enabled fraud: Sapphire’s proactive cyber security approach
Open Access Government - Technology News
MAY 16, 2024
The Internet offers many advantages. However, with online crime totalling $8tn globally, the system seems broken In the UK, fraud is the most experienced crime, accounting for 40% of all crimes. Shockingly, 80% of reported fraud is enabled through online means, with many cyber-enabled frauds remaining unreported. The true number of such incidents is much higher.
Decades in the Making: An Introduction to 4 Cities Who Are Leading the Way in Early Learning and the Child Care Economy
NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 13, 2024
NLC’s Early Childhood Success (ECS) team is proud to launch Decades in the Making, a two-year initiative spotlighting a cohort of four cities that have historically demonstrated exceptional commitment to early childhood success.
The F-35 Will Now Exceed $2 Trillion As the Military Plans to Fly It Less
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MAY 16, 2024
The F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter is the Department of Defense’s most ambitious weapons program and plays a crucial role in DOD’s ability to meet current and future U.S. national security goals. At the same time, the F-35 has been plagued by.
7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities
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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.
Spotlighting true public servants during Public Service Recognition Week: Part 1
Partnership for Public Service
MAY 16, 2024
During Public Service Recognition Week 2024, the Partnership for Public Service shined a spotlight on dedicated individuals who work behind the scenes to serve their communities and country. 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.
Report: State by state, how segregation legally continues 7 decades post Brown
GCN
MAY 13, 2024
Researchers unveil loopholes, laws and a lack of protections allowing Black, brown, low-income students to be excluded from America’s most coveted schools.
NHS England scales review of critical services using AWS Well-Architected Framework
AWS Public Sector Blog
MAY 17, 2024
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Well-Architected Framework is designed to help build resilient, secure, and efficient solutions. It is structured around six pillars: operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimization, and sustainability. Understanding this framework can greatly benefit AWS customers looking to enhance and refine their cloud environments.
How to Prepare Your Network for IPv6
FedTech Magazine
MAY 17, 2024
Federal agencies must have at least 80 percent of their IP-enabled internet assets on IPv6 by Sept. 30, 2025. Nearly half of all government domains are now IPv6-enabled, according to a Commerce Department report. That positions them to take advantage of the more stable, more secure protocol, which also offers vastly more addresses than IPv4. Domains that have not yet started an update must design new network architectures to support IPv6, as well as update devices and endpoints to handle the new
ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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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.
Ransomware Attackers Seek Payday Through Disruption of Operations
State Tech Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
In 2019, the city of Lodi, Calif., was hit by ransomware attacks, which prompted CIO Benjamin Buecher to upgrade the city’s defenses. “A few years back, we were hit by three attacks in three months by the same ransomware,” Buecher says in a Rubrik case study. “The attack significantly impacted our municipal services. Our objective was to prioritize the recovery process to get critical services back up as soon as possible.
Tragic Flooding in Brazil; a Wake-Up Call for the World
The City Fix
MAY 16, 2024
After a week of record-breaking rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil is experiencing an environmental and humanitarian tragedy. The death toll from the floods is in the dozens. The number of missing persons has surpassed 100.
San Francisco tries tough love by tying welfare to drug rehab
GCN
MAY 13, 2024
Starting in January 2025, public assistance recipients who screen positive for addiction on a 10-question drug abuse test will be referred to treatment. Those who refuse or fail to show up for treatment will lose their benefits.
Resiliency imperatives for CIOs with sensitive and highly-available cloud environments in AWS GovCloud (US)
AWS Public Sector Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers, technology leaders, and government agency CIOs continually balance risk and reward to accomplish many things by using AWS GovCloud (US). They work to transform citizen experiences, save taxpayers money, support sustainable growth, expand market presence, modernize legacy systems, increase security, drive efficiencies, strengthen brand equity, and reduce environmental impact, with AWS GovCloud (US) serving as a foundation for strategic technology advancement.
Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments
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Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.
Network Modernization Begins with an Infrastructure Assessment
FedTech Magazine
MAY 14, 2024
Most agencies need to conduct a network assessment as they look for ways to improve their technology to better meet their missions. Increased adoption of edge computing and the Internet of Things means agencies are dealing with more and different connected devices and systems, generating an unprecedented amount of data for emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to analyze.
Latest Policy Process research from Policy & Politics free to access
Policy & Politics Journal blog
MAY 15, 2024
As proud co-sponsors of the Conference on Policy Process Research 2024, we bring you our latest policy process research, free to access for the conference period from May 15-17. Please look out for members of our team attending COPPR!
How to Offboard State and Local Government IT Staff Members
State Tech Magazine
MAY 16, 2024
In 2023, 77 percent of state and local government CIOs surveyed by the MissionSquare Research Institute said that government workers leaving their jobs voluntarily has “put a strain on their workload.” This exodus of employees is particularly problematic for IT departments because government staff often leave behind a complex web of credentials, licenses and data — elements that, if mishandled, could compromise institutional integrity.
‘Mission Impossible’ masks, bad data and immature tech dog age verification for social media
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.
Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness
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Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera
City Colleges of Chicago drives tech program innovation with AWS Machine Learning University and Tech Alliance
AWS Public Sector Blog
MAY 14, 2024
Summary City Colleges of Chicago (CCC)—the largest community college system in Illinois and one of the largest in the nation—participates in two no-cost Amazon Web Services (AWS) initiatives to advance and develop undergraduate technical programs. The AWS Machine Learning University Educator Enablement Program (MLU EEP) and the Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance connect early career talent to in-demand technical jobs globally, including in Illinois.
What are the four types of grants?
Professional Grant Writer
MAY 14, 2024
The grant writing world is wide and diverse. There are scores of funders, foundations, and groups seeking funding for all manner of activities. The post What are the four types of grants? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
Advancing Local Action on Climate Change: Federal Funding Opportunities for Community Resilience
NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 15, 2024
Co-authored by Damion DeShield Attendees at NLC’s 2024 Congressional City Conference (CCC) had an in-depth opportunity to speak about innovations, opportunities, and challenges for addressing climate change, advancing clean energy initiatives, and building community resilience. This blog is part of a series highlighting key takeaways from CCC on issues at the forefront of municipal governance.
Time Well Spent: How One Library Marketing Team Analyzes Metrics and Uses That Data To Prove Their Value
Super Library Marketing
MAY 13, 2024
Ann Malthaner spent her childhood visiting the library where she now works, Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library. “My office is where the Children’s Department used to be,” recalls Ann. “When I started working here 18 years ago, some of the librarians from my childhood still worked here, and I remember feeling excited to meet them on my first day, almost as if I were meeting celebrities.
Facility Maintenance Trends for 2024: What's Changing in the Industry?
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This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. Insights into outsourcing collaborations, digital twins, safety enhancements, and the broader industry evolution highlight the critical adaptation needed.
State Medicaid costs poised to surge from pandemic lows
GCN
MAY 15, 2024
State costs rose by 13% in fiscal 2023 and are expected to increase by an additional 17.2% in fiscal 2024 thanks to the phaseout of enhanced federal aid, provider rate increases and slowing but still elevated enrollment levels.
State and Local Agencies Accelerate IT Modernization with Automated Testing
Government Technology Insider
MAY 16, 2024
When state and local agencies dive into the world of application development, they’re not merely coding – they’re crafting constituent experiences. However, to transform government service delivery from outdated legacy methods, it’s important to use technology that optimizes security, experiences, and speed of delivery. State and local agencies can use automated testing to help address challenges and accelerate IT modernization efforts to deliver modernized applications that are secu
4 Ways Agencies Are Paving the Way for Generative AI
FedTech Magazine
MAY 17, 2024
As agencies prepare to increase adoption of generative artificial intelligence, they will need to simplify how they source, deploy and manage AI infrastructure. While evaluating generative AI’s many possibilities, agencies will likely consider a mix of cloud, edge and on-premises infrastructure. Cloud-based services for AI include Dell’s APEX for generative AI, which improves agencies’ ability to scale computing power based on real-time data use, says Paul Perez, technology senior fellow for Del
Finding Funding for Broadband: A State Comparison
NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 16, 2024
As Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funds continue to roll out, local governments should prepare for pending state block grant broadband funding through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The BEAD program is a $42.
Efficiency and Sustainability: Leveraging Digital Solutions in Facility Operations
Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI Director of Loss Control & Risk Management
This session is designed to unveil the transformative potential of digital solutions in reshaping conventional practices, offering a roadmap towards greener and more efficient facilities regardless of municipality size. Attendees will learn: Insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies in sustainable facility management. Practical knowledge to effectively incorporate digital solutions for operational efficiency.
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