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The Tiny Credit Union Powering Brooklyn’s Economy

Next City

What makes this particular credit union so special, how did it come to be – and what if there were more of them?

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Michigan to automatically register people to vote when exiting prison

GCN

The law signed this week is the first in the nation and expands the state's Department of Corrections’ current effort to restore voting rights to returning citizens.

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How the Air Force’s P1 Uses Platform Engineering to Support DevSecOps

FedTech Magazine

Software factories have proved to be a speedy way to create and deploy new software applications. DevSecOps helps software factories develop and implement new digital capabilities more rapidly. Now, many federal agencies are taking the next step in DevSecOps by deploying platform engineering, which helps create a foundation that underpins the factory model.

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Addressing the shortage of government accountants: 2 paths to efficiency

GCN

COMMENTARY | The dwindling number of qualified, government-savvy accounting professionals makes it imperative municipalities find new efficiencies sooner rather than later.

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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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An update on European consumer sentiment: Uncertainty lingers

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Consumer confidence was mixed across the region as geopolitical concerns and price increases weighed on shoppers. Here’s the latest research from our ConsumerWise team.

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Could the feds withhold broadband funding to some states?

GCN

Several states appear unwilling to change laws on their books that are at odds with a requirement in the 2021 infrastructure law.

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Montana’s TikTok ban

GCN

U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy said in his preliminary injunction that the first-of-its-kind state law “likely” violates the First Amendment. A trial to review its legal authority could still reinstate the ban.

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What does a chief transformation officer do?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A chief transformation officer is the high-level orchestrator of a business transformation.

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This land is our land: States crack down on foreign-owned farm fields

GCN

As foreigners buy up American agricultural land, lawmakers want to keep certain countries out.

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Need to boost semiconductor fab efficiency? Look to maintenance

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Equipment recovery, planned maintenance, and parts management can increase semiconductor fabs’ equipment availability and efficiencies.

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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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Task Forces: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Barrett & Greene

A few weeks ago, we wrote an item for this website about the executive orders that were pouring out of the offices of the nine most recently elected governors. One of our findings was that “New task forces, study groups and advisory bodies were a dominant theme.” That discovery led us to think about the many task forces we’ve seen established over the course of years.

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How Modern Data Platforms Can Help Deliver Better Citizen Experiences

State Tech Magazine

All modern organizations, including state and local government agencies, have data platforms to house, transfer, modify and manage their digital information. Without these hubs, organizations wouldn’t survive in today’s environment, in which the volume of data continues to grow. But an organization shouldn’t stop at simply having a data platform. Implementing a modern data platform — one that is cloud-based, sustainable, flexible and scalable — can improve operational efficiency and resilience.

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10 Years to Replace Lead Pipes: The EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)

OpenGov

Heard about the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)? It’s the newest iteration in the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect our nation’s residents from drinking lead-contaminated water. The biggest […] The post 10 Years to Replace Lead Pipes: The EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) appeared first on OpenGov.

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Learnings from the G7 Roundtable on Subnational Climate Actions

The City Fix

With recognition of the vital role of both subnational and national governments in the climate agenda, the G7 Roundtable on Subnational Climate Actions was established by the G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers Meeting in 2023 under the presidency of Japan. The.

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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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How First Northern Bank of Dixon Found the Perfect CRA Support Team

CRA Today

Ever feel like you’re missing the CRA support you need? Having to comply with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) means tracking a lot of data and learning a lot of new information. But resources are scarce for bankers coming into a CRA role, and finding this support can be daunting. Knowing what data to track, how to track it, and where to find all this information is hard, especially if you’re thrown into the CRA world without much previous experience.

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How Local Governments Can Protect Against Phishing Email Scams ? GovPilot

GovPilot

Local government officials play a pivotal role in their local communities. From providing support for essential services, to upholding the integrity of their community, these officials in many ways have the wellbeing of their constituents in their hands. Not only that, but the safety and security of the citizens of their municipality is a paramount responsibility for local governments as a whole.

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Super design forward buses in Mexico: Irizar ie tram

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Merida city in Mexico is creating a new bus rapid transit system (" IE tram system brings to Merida a whole different means of transportation ," Yucatan Times, " Yucatan's Electrifying IE-TRAM Project ," Mexico Business News), and as part of it, they're using Irizar ie tram bus vehicles, produced by the Irizar company in Turkey, which look more like fixed rail transit vehicles than buses.

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City of Stevens Point, WI Expands GovPilot Partnership With New Government Management Software In 2023

GovPilot

The WI City expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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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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The 2024 Guide to YouTube for Libraries: Updated Tips To Get the Most Organic Reach

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library This is the fourth installment in the 2024 series of social media guides for libraries. It includes: Facebook Instagram TikTok Next week, a new best practice guide for LinkedIn will be released. And we’ll cover Twitter/X on December 18. Stay tuned! YouTube for Libraries YouTube remains the third most popular social media platform for libraries, according to the 2023 Super Library Marketing Survey.

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Nebraska Medicine Expands GovPilot Partnership With New Government Management Software In 2023

GovPilot

The NE Institution expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and services within the institution.

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Digital Engagement for Mental Health

Social Pinpoint

In a recent study released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in October 2023, it was revealed that 42.9% of Australians aged 16–85 had experienced a mental health disorder at some point in their lives. Specifically, within the last few years, predominantly during the pandemic years from 2020 to 2022, it indicated that 21.5% of individuals aged 16–85 had a 12-month mental disorder, while 37.9% had a selected physical condition.