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To Build Just and Sustainable Cities, We Need To Reclaim Community Banking

Next City

Oscar Perry Abello’s new book, “The Banks We Deserve,” shows how allowing communities to tap into banks’ money-creation power is crucial to addressing our climate, housing and economic crises.

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Episode 41: Behavior Policies Aren’t Just for Campers?! Navigating Caregiver Expectations with Emily Golinsky

Summer Camp Programming

SHOW NOTES Policies and procedures arent just for campersthey apply to caregivers too! In this episode, Kelie and Shauna welcome back Emily Golinsky of Bright Moose Training to dive into the world of behavior policies and procedures for both campers and their grown-ups. They break down the difference between a policy and a procedure, discuss […] The post Episode 41: Behavior Policies Arent Just for Campers?!

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Residential solar: Down, not out

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Declines in residential solar markets have been a hit to the industrybut its foundation is strong.

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Another Warning About the Nation’s Fiscal Health and Financial Record Keeping

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Fiscal year 2024 marked the fifth year in a row that the U.S. saw a budget deficit above $1 trillion. If no action is taken, we project that growing deficits will result in federal debt held by the public (federal debt) reaching its historical high.

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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As Government’s Mobile Usage Grows, So Do Cyberthreats

FedTech Magazine

Agencies can enhance their cybersecurity defenses against future attacks by analyzing how attackers target federal employees mobile devices using the modern kill chain. Phishing and social engineering attacks targeting federal mobile devices will become even more prevalent as nation-states mobile malware capabilities evolve. Threat actors, via a pathway known as the modern kill chain, have long identified mobile devices as an effective way to steal federal employee credentials and infiltrate net

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A Sacramento Homeless Encampment Won a Historic Lease From the City. Then It All Fell Apart.

Next City

Homeless and disability rights advocates saw it as a rare victory for Sacramento’s most vulnerable residents. The city called it a “failed experiment” — and swept the encampment.

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How to get return to office right

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

More and more leaders are bringing employees back to work in person. New research reveals whats at stakeand how to move from mandate to momentum successfully.

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Catalyzing Change: Building a Sustainable Economic Ecosystem

NLC (National League of Cities)

Co-authored by Bret Alexander Sweet, Economic Development Program Manager, City of Antioch and Gaby Seltzer, Economic Recovery Corps Fellow, City of Antioch Positioned among Northern Californias major cities of Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose and Stockton, and bordering a significant waterway, Antioch is the second-largest city in Contra Costa County, California.

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Recent Reports of Foodborne Illnesses Highlight Need for Better Food Safety

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Recent outbreaks of norovirus, as well as a widespread E. coli outbreak at a popular fast-food chain, have highlighted concerns about the safety of our food supply. Every year, tens of millions of Americans get sick from food poisoning. Many cases.

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When crises become the new normal: eroding expert influence during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Policy & Politics Journal blog

by Eric Montpetit, Antoine Claude Lemor, Alejandra Maria Costa, and Louis-Robert Beaulieu-Guay Some might say that people can grow accustomed to almost anythingeven the worst crises.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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Empowering federal agencies with a more secure and efficient developer experience

Google Public Sector

In the federal government, organizations face unique challenges in meeting strict security and compliance requirements. FedRAMP , IL4, and IL5 standards set forth rigorous guidelines to ensure the protection of sensitive data and systems. Google Cloud understands the importance of meeting these accreditation needs and provides a comprehensive suite of tools and capabilities to support federal agencies.

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A new operating model for people management: More personal, more tech, more human

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

To get the most from employees, organizations need a more strategic, collaborative, fluid, and data-driven people operating system. Heres how they can build one.

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Just a reminder to do and effectuate access planning before major transportation infrastructure opens: Peru's airport

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

According to Bloomberg, " Nice Airport, If You Can Get to It: No Subway, No Highway, No Bridge ," Lima Peru is getting a new airport without roadways to it--they are planning to cross a river with temporary bridges and no transit. From the article: A highway meant to whisk travelers to the $2 billion terminal has yet to be built, even though flights are supposed to begin operating in just seven weeks.

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5 Ways Local Officials Can Support the Early Childhood Workforce

NLC (National League of Cities)

Supporting the early childhood workforce is one of cities’ greatest opportunities for strengthening communities and driving economic growth in 2025.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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State and Local Authorities Build Cashless Toll Systems

State Tech Magazine

A pivot to cashless tolling last summer on the 236-mile Kansas Turnpike is already paying dividends for drivers and roadway managers alike. For drivers, the new system means no longer having to slow down or stop to pay their tolls. Traffic is moving more smoothly now, and thats made the turnpike safer for travel. And the benefit to the organization tasked with maintaining this route between Kansas City and the Oklahoma state line?

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5 AI trends shaping the future of the public sector in 2025

Google Public Sector

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. In 2025, it's poised to become a cornerstone of public sector operations, transforming how agencies make decisions and serve constituents. By leading with AI-powered innovation, government agencies can improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and provide better services to citizens.

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Everything is better as code: Using FinOps to manage cloud costs

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Turning cloud cost principles and policies into code thats integrated into the engineering process could generate almost $120 billion in value.

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Current Affairs Magazine: US Transit is Abysmal and Unacceptable

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The article, " US Transit is Abysmal and Unacceptable ," isn't particularly scintillating. But it has tons of great links, so it's worth mentioning. US land use development and planning after 1920 favors the car. Transit is abysmal because after the era of the transit city (1890-1920, see " Transportation and Urban Form: Stages in the Spatial Evolution of the American Metropolis ," ) cities have been built to optimize and depend upon the automobile.

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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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Grant Writers in the Age of AI: Why Humans Still Have the Upper Hand

Professional Grant Writer

Artificial intelligence is transforming scores of industries, including grant writing. AI tools can generate text, analyze data, and streamline workflowsbut can they truly. The post Grant Writers in the Age of AI: Why Humans Still Have the Upper Hand appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

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Light in the dark

Princeton Public Library

During dark times, its helpful to reflect on the people and organizations who provide relief, community, and support. The post Light in the dark appeared first on Princeton Public Library.

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Zencity’s Top Conferences of 2025

zencity

As we kick off 2025, Zencity is gearing up for another year of engaging with local government and public safety leaders at some of the most impactful conferences around the world.

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Accelerating decarbonization across the farming supply chain

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Agriculture equipment manufacturer AGCO worked with McKinsey to automate decarbonization cost curve building and planning efforts using the Catalyst Zero tool.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

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Turning Promises into Progress: Lessons from Campinas’s Climate Action Plan

The City Fix

Cities are at the forefront of climate impacts, and city governments are key actors in unlocking action to build urban resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In recent years, the number of cities and regions committing to climate action and.

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The Challenge of Performance Management in Community Development

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

In a forthcoming book, I define performance management as a continuous and cyclical process of making data-informed decisions to improve organizational outcomes. These systems allow public managers to define the organization’s purpose, identify its priorities, set clear expectations, measure progress toward those expectations, and analyze the data from the measurement process to make data-informed decisions.

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New AWS ebook explores cloud technology’s impact on sustainability goals in higher education

AWS Public Sector Blog

Universities and colleges worldwide are embracing sustainability as a cornerstone of their institutional identity and mission. This commitment reflects a growing recognition of higher educations vital role in addressing global and societal impacting challenges. As defined by the United Nations , sustainability encompasses interconnected goals aimed at creating a better and more sustainable future for all, including climate action, responsible consumption, quality education, and social equality.

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Inner ring suburbs without Downtowns looking to create them

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

When I first got involved in urban revitalization, this was an issue with two college towns, Storrs, Connecticut ( ULI Case Study ) and College Park, Maryland, which didn't really have centers. College Park still doesn't. -- " Revisiting past blog entries: College Park as a college town and economic development | PG County and Amazon ," 2018 -- " To be a great city, College Park Maryland needs some "there", it needs a center ," 2013 -- " More Prince George's County: College Park's militant refus

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Cure All | No. 218

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if youre looking for a quick win.

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Democratizing Safety in Newark: The Brick City Peace Collective

NLC (National League of Cities)

Co-authored by Jessiah Paul, Director of the Brick City Peace Collective For five decades, Newark, New Jersey had experienced one of the highest rates of violence in the country. In 2009, the tragic loss of Nakisha Allen ignited outrage in the community. In that environment, Mayor Ras J.

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Discover How a Library’s Innovative Campaign Skyrocketed Web Visits!🚀

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Kelly Rembert grew up in rural Wisconsin but went to Detroit after college. Growing up, I visited the library regularly but never thought of working there, confesses Kelly. I loved the books and looking at the displays. In college, I studied journalism and German.” “After college, I was working as a secretary at a bank which wasn’t for me – and read an article about how a bunch of librarians would be hitting re

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EdTech announcements and AI customer success stories: Highlights from the AWS re:Invent 2024 EdTech AI Innovation Forum

AWS Public Sector Blog

During AWS re:Invent, Amazon Web Services (AWS) hosted a forum exclusively for education technology (EdTech) companies to explore how EdTechs are using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver innovative solutions that support learners and educators and drive business value. Five pioneering EdTech companies across two expert panel discussions showcased how they use AI-powered AWS programs and resources to benefit students, teachers, and school administrators around the world.

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.