McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 23, 2024
How will the US dairy industry evolve in response to growing concerns about sustainability and other issues? We conducted our sixth annual survey of dairy executives to find out.
GCN
APRIL 23, 2024
Rhode Island is using part of its opioid settlement money to expand harm reduction strategies and demonstrate how the center can impact drug use, crime and recovery.
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Summer Camp Programming
APRIL 19, 2024
SHOW NOTES In this episode, Curt and Chris discuss a wide variety of topics for summer camps. This is their 11th magazine edition. This episode includes a special event idea, program idea, staff idea, new AI tool, some trivia questions, theme ideas, and more. HOSTS CURT JACKSON CHRIS KALLAL The post SCP 204: Magazine Style #11 first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.
GCN
APRIL 22, 2024
Cities worry they could have to “surrender” public places if an Oregon city’s anti-camping law is struck down by the Supreme Court, while advocates say the city rules criminalize being homeless.
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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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 19, 2024
By Houston City Councilmember Tiffany D. Thomas In January 2024, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas invested $2 million with nonprofits and banks to educate and assist clients with heirs’ property issues, and in Atlanta, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta made $1 million heirs’ property grant funding available in 2022.
FedTech Magazine
APRIL 19, 2024
The Department of Defense reports strong momentum toward meeting its goal of implementing a zero-trust security architecture departmentwide by 2027. DOD’s Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office recently approved implementation plans from all military components. One key takeaway from this milestone moment: Agencies that leveraged commercial solutions got a big head start on their zero-trust efforts.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 22, 2024
Consumption continues to be resilient, except in Europe; central banks hold interest rates steady due to ongoing inflation risk; business survey respondents show increased confidence in economy.
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 22, 2024
The week of April 6 was the Week of the Young Child. Originally started by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, it is a week dedicated to celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, and families. April is also Earth Month.
FedTech Magazine
APRIL 22, 2024
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency reacted quickly after discovering a cyber breach in January that exploited a pair of gateways, a reminder that no entity is immune to such attacks. CISA discovered the breach when hackers tricked an integrity checker tool into failing to detect the compromise and accessed the agency’s Infrastructure Protection Gateway, containing information on U.S. infrastructure and the Chemical Security Assessment Tool used to determine terrorism risks at f
Super Library Marketing
APRIL 22, 2024
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Five years ago, I was listening to an episode of a library podcast about Google Ad Grants , which offers $10,000 monthly advertising credit to qualified nonprofits. Thousands of nonprofits use the program. You apply once, and the grant continues indefinitely. Wow! Many libraries have taken advantage of this program since it was launched in 2004.
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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.
GCN
APRIL 23, 2024
Dozens of states are out of compliance with at least one component of a federal law’s requirements, a congressional report found. But the problems are so complicated, it’s unclear if anyone has a solution.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 24, 2024
Asian and Pacific Islander consumers could generate billions of dollars in additional revenue—if the film and television industry can improve the representation and authenticity of API content.
GovLoop
APRIL 22, 2024
The idea of “legacy” systems can seem a bit abstract, especially since the systems involved typically sit in a data center far removed from daily work. But they’re like your appendix or wisdom teeth: They’re of little interest until they hurt. Here are five symptoms of legacy systems that should be updated or replaced before they cause problems. 1. Cobol is Still in Play Some government agencies still run programs based on COBOL, a programming language dating to the 1950s.
Paul Cairney
APRIL 21, 2024
This post summarises my article (in 2013) that reflected on the Scottish Parliament’s role and influence as a legislature after its first decade. After 25 years of devolution, how many of these points still ring true?
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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.
FedTech Magazine
APRIL 23, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence services, from Bing’s AI-powered chatbot to Google Gemini (formerly Bard) and a growing range of software solutions, are transforming how individuals engage with technology. Users are turning to generative AI services to create images of Pope Francis sporting a puffer coat and to pick March Madness winners. Businesses have embraced generative AI too.
GCN
APRIL 22, 2024
Staff shortages are forcing emergency call center workers to pick up more overtime, work longer hours, adding extra pressure to an already stressful job, a new survey found.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 18, 2024
Decarbonization has emerged as a critical tool in the fight against climate change, but it also shows promise as a means of economic acceleration across the globe. Learn how.
State Tech Magazine
APRIL 24, 2024
In a recent video interview, Jose J. Peña, IT director for the city of Pharr, Texas, said that the enhanced capabilities of Extreme Networks infrastructure ensures that the city can continue to innovate. “We have been doing public Wi-Fi and video surveillance in our city parks for several years now, and this just helps us,” Peña said in an Extreme Networks online presentation.
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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.
AWS Public Sector Blog
APRIL 22, 2024
Protective DNS services, commonly known as PDNS, are a go-to solution if you’re aiming to bolster the security of your infrastructure from the ground up. Unlike traditional methods involving software-based agents or devices for traffic filtering, PDNS services take a unique approach – they scrutinise the DNS requests made by users and adjust responses based on predefined rules within the service.
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 24, 2024
In March, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published final regulations for the Inflation Reduction Act elective pay program, also known as direct pay, that provides tax incentives to municipalities for installing a variety of clean energy projects.
GCN
APRIL 18, 2024
A Medicaid waiver can help state corrections facilities finance reentry services aimed at keeping former inmates in recovery and curbing the opioid crisis.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 18, 2024
Momentum for the battery cell component market is building rapidly in Europe and North America. To capitalize on this opportunity, suppliers will need to tackle several challenges head-on.
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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
State Tech Magazine
APRIL 22, 2024
Recent cyberattacks in Fulton County, Ga., Contra Costa County, Calif., and the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender have prompted widespread delays and forced state and local entities to shut down voter registration, phone, tax, court and other essential systems — underscoring the urgent need for secure digital transformation. Ransomware attacks targeting cities, states, municipalities, law enforcement and other public entities are expected to grow, according to Zscaler’s latest Ransomw
Open Access Government - Technology News
APRIL 23, 2024
New laser-based sensing technology has been revealed and could change the quality assessment of critical metallic components produced through additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing The research team, led by Professor Anthony Mulholland from the School of Engineering Maths and Technology, introduced a new formula aimed at optimising the design and deployment of ultrasonic laser arrays.
Princeton Public Library
APRIL 24, 2024
Spring is a time of inspiration and a great time to reinvigorate (or discover) your artistic sensibilities. The post Getting creative this spring appeared first on Princeton Public Library.
GCN
APRIL 23, 2024
COMMENTARY | The class of 2028 is the first college class to be admitted after the end of affirmative action. Without it, we need big-picture reforms.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 18, 2024
The demand for nature and biodiversity investments is growing—Saker Nusseibeh talks about how to meet clients where they are and encourage them to move forward with a long-term view.
State Tech Magazine
APRIL 23, 2024
State CISOs face a long process to hire staff, which gives competitors “a better shot at hiring the best talent,” according to the most recent cybersecurity study from Deloitte and the National Association of State Chief Information Officers. To fill positions, states often rely on staff augmentation, calling on contract employees to fulfill specific functions.
Government Technology Insider
APRIL 24, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic drove many changes in American society and government, even beyond the healthcare sector. As businesses shut down and unemployment rates rose, millions of Americans applied for unemployment insurance. For many of the newly unemployed, applications languished in outdated systems that stalled or failed due to the unexpected volume of claims.
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 24, 2024
Marking the start of sustainability month, in early April 2024, the State and Local EV Workforce Collaborative kicked off in Washington, DC. Over the course of three days, the National League of Cities and the National Governors Association convened the newly formed National EV Workforce Taskforce.
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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