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Changes in the Ransomware Threat to State and Local Governments

State Tech Magazine

According to SonicWall’s 2023 Cyber Threat Report, ransomware has “been on a tear” for the past few years, growing 105 percent year over year in 2021. While the report found that attacks were down in 2022, ransomware targets still reported very large number of attacks compared to levels in 2018, 2019 and 2020.

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2021 Spotlight: The U.S. Cities with the Most Satisfied Residents

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There are many factors, from local economy and access to great entertainment, to a strong sense of community, to the sheer beauty a city has to offer. At Zencity, we help local governments improve services by helping them understand what their residents prioritize , what they’re talking about, and what they feel is lacking.

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4 Lessons on Increasing Transport Mitigation Ambition in China

The City Fix

Abating China’s transport sector greenhouse gas emissions, which accounted for about 11% of the world’s transport emissions in 2018, is key to meeting both national and global climate goals. In 2021, China updated its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), outlining ambitious.

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Revisiting the Community Land Trust: An Academic Literature Review

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

Housing is the highest monthly bill typical Americans face, reaching an average of $1674 a month in 2021. Over 225 CLTs have developed since their inception in the 1960s (Grounded Solutions Network 2021), and fifteen states have some version of a positive law supporting CLT formation and affirming CLT legality in their state (Decker 2018).

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How to Address Homelessness: Reflections from Research

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

2021 ; Gubits et al. This is particularly pertinent to formerly incarcerated people and young people aging out of the foster care system, where housing needs are foreseeable and obstacles are predictable ( Schneider 2018 ; Dworsky et al. 2019 ; Collinson and Reed, 2017 ). Coordination challenges between agencies (e.g.,

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Corrections Podcast Series

iGrantWriters

In 2018, National Public Radio reported that over 7 million unique users downloaded their podcasts each week. These consumption numbers are steadily rising, with Edison Research and Triton Digital reporting that by 2021, nearly 30% Americans listened to a podcast weekly. Deadline to Apply August 23, 2021

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The Future of Recycling Programs and the Role of Community Feedback

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Although not always mandatory, Zencity’s experience working with local government organizations across the U.S. Local governments are increasingly working to expand their recycling programs, promote resident engagement and knowledge, and innovate to combat climate change.