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Illinois' child welfare agency goes on a hiring spree

GCN

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has reduced hiring times for frontline workers from nine months to just a few weeks. Agency leaders hope a bigger staff will help improve the lives of kids it serves.

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Efforts to Address Current and Historic Environmental Injustice Need to be Strengthened

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Historically marginalized and underserved communities often face greater socioeconomic and environmental burdens such as disease, poverty, and pollution. Some communities are exposed to higher levels of air pollution from diesel exhaust, live closer.

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What Is Kerberoasting? How Can Agencies Boost Cyber Resilience?

FedTech Magazine

The government is an attractive target for cybercriminals and nation-state actors employing Kerberoasting attacks due to agencies’ reliance on Microsoft’s Active Directory for user authentication and authorization. Those agencies also manage vast amounts of sensitive data while faced with challenges related to legacy systems, bureaucratic processes and budget constraints, so it can be difficult for them to maintain adequate cybersecurity defenses against identity-based attacks such as Kerberoast

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New Maryland law enables local jurisdictions to impose higher taxes on vacant properties

GCN

The legislation aims to reduce the number of lots and houses that sit vacant for years on end in an effort to solve the state's affordable housing shortage.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

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.

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Sullivan County debuts generative AI chatbot, Saige, to answer constituent FAQs

Google Public Sector

Sullivan County, New York, is home to the Catskills Mountains. It’s a great place to live, play, and raise a family, and we have a robust group of visitors and tourists. We are also a fairly small county. Being on the cutting edge of technology isn’t typically something people associate with local governments, and I’m proud of Sullivan County for consistently innovating.

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As property tax bills rise, states look for long-term solutions

GCN

Lawmakers in the Mountain West seek to provide permanent tax relief without harming local revenue.

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State, local govs crack down on menthol cigarettes by pumping prices up

GCN

Setting minimum retail prices and increasing taxes can help officials address public health concerns surrounding menthol cigarettes.

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NASCIO 2024 Midyear: Security Officials Prioritize Third-Party Risk Management

State Tech Magazine

Andy Hanks, who formerly served as Montana’s CISO, was once reminded the hard way to ensure that vendor contracts contain thorough security policies. “The best thing to learn from is making mistakes,” acknowledged Hanks, now senior director of cybersecurity advisory services for the Center for Internet Security (CIS), addressing the midyear conference of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers.

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AC, power banks, mini fridges: State equips Medicaid patients for climate change

GCN

Oregon wants to be proactive and pay for equipment that will help an estimated 200,000 residents manage their health at home before extreme weather or climate-related disaster hits.

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What’s Local Government’s Role in Community Well-being?

NLC (National League of Cities)

A central aim of NLC’s Cities of Opportunity initiative is to help city leaders redefine their view of “progress” from one that uses economic or growth measures alone to one that defines progress as “well-being for all people.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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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How To Run an Ethical and Equitable Community From GovPilot

GovPilot

Navigating the complexities of local governance is no easy feat. From managing diverse populations to allocating limited resources, local government officials have a lot of responsibility in their pursuit of creating ethical and equitable communities. In the pursuit of ethical governance, officials encounter many different challenges. Whether it is bureaucracy hurdles or the ever-changing landscape of public opinion, ethical decision making can feel like a difficult endeavor.

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What Does “Systems Change” Actually Mean?

NLC (National League of Cities)

While it’s easy to understand how someone’s personal decisions or behaviors can impact their health, it’s often harder to visualize how systems can influence individual and community health outcomes. As a result, conveying the need for “systems change” can be challenging.

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Finding the Power of Data Through AI

GovLoop

AI is changing the way government does business. Through automation, predictive analytics and advanced data analysis, AI is set to enhance operations and service delivery, said Chris Steel, AI Practice Lead at AlphaSix, which provides data management platforms and tools for data analysis. “Its transformative potential in government operations is vast, ranging from predictive analytics in defense and law enforcement to automating benefits processing, and everything in between,” he said.

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Chapter 10. Social policy: Inequalities, Racism, and Protest

Paul Cairney

This post by Sean Kippin introduces chapter 10 of Politics and Policymaking in the UK by Paul Cairney and Sean Kippin.

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

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.

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Call for Conference Reports - Serials Review - Serials Spoken Here Column

A Library Writer's Blog

The Serials Spoken Here column in Serials Review is seeking conference reports for several spring conferences. If you attended the UKSG 47 th Annual Conference in April or are attending ELUNA or the Acquisitions Institute in May or NASIG in June, submitting a report is an excellent way to inform colleagues who are not able to attend. The reports are only 750 words or less and are a good opportunity to meet a writing goal to add to your resume/CV.

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Pinal County Modernizes Public Meetings to Improve Access and Transparency

Government Technology Insider

Public meetings act as a pulse-check on community issues by letting community members voice their opinions. However, traditional, in-person meetings often result in a misrepresentation of the community because of lack of access for individual community members and grassroots organizations and an overrepresentation of special interest groups. In response, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors looked to make its public meetings more accessible, transparent and fiscally responsible.