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Local Governments Continue to Prioritize Broadband Expansion

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Broadband expansion remains a priority for state and local governments. It isn’t the only time the county’s board took strides to improve internet accessibility: In 2021, the board approved $2.2 Reports indicate that both Placer County, Calif., and Crawford County, Pa., are set to bolster their broadband networks.

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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. And with local governments usually dealing with limited resources, they’re often considered low-hanging fruit when it comes to cyberattacks.

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NJ Electronic Construction Permit Law: What NJ Bill 1145 Means for Local Governments ?GovPilot

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Back in June 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill 1145 into law. This bill requires local governments in the Garden state to leverage a digital platform for all construction related applications and permits.

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Capital Improvement Plans 2022: Financial Budgeting In Your Local Government

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No matter where your local government's size or where it is located geographically your community is not alone in needing to make critical updates to your physical and digital infrastructure. Or, as more local governments make the switch online, perhaps your paper filing systems inefficient and antiquated.

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How Can State and Local Governments Defend Against the Top 10 Types of Malware?

State Tech Magazine

Recent research has found that attacks against governments worldwide increased by 1,885 percent in 2021, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has highlighted ongoing threats to state facilities such as water and wastewater systems. Malware is everywhere.

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The Top 10 Local Government Conferences of 2022

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It’s a new year, which means our team is here to share the local government conferences we’re most excited for in 2022. But before we do so, we want to quickly look back and reflect on 2021. Here are our top picks for those looking to make the most of the best 2022 local government conferences to attend.

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Local Government Community Agriculture Strategy 2023 | GovPilot

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of households in the United States faced food insecurity in 2021 alone. The pandemic opened many people’s eyes to the challenges communities face in securing high-quality food. As many as 10.2%