Disaster Zone blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Information everyone needs to know.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 13, 2023

AI’s impact on mental health cannot be ignored; research reveals frequent interaction with artificial intelligence systems increases the likelihood of loneliness, insomnia and increased after-work drinking Lead researcher Pok Man Tang, PhD, who is currently assistant professor of management at the University of Georgia conducted four cross-cultural experiments in the United States, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Malaysia, which yielded consistent findings.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 13, 2023

Generative AI is poised to unleash the next wave of productivity. We take a first look at where business value could accrue and the potential impacts on the workforce.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JUNE 13, 2023

What kind of transformative impact would it have on communities if every resident could easily access daily amenities—such as libraries, schools, parks, recreation centers or grocery stores—in less than 20 minutes?

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 13, 2023

What’s the best way to attract tech talent? (Hint – it’s not just compensation…) Mattias Ulbrich, CEO of Porsche Digital and CIO of Porsche AG, shares the importance of putting people first to shape talent when building a digital business.

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FedTech Magazine

JUNE 13, 2023

Defense and civilian agencies are finding edge computing an effective way to bring resources closer to their employees and enable remote work. Department of Defense and intelligence community personnel need real-time access to data but can’t always reach the cloud from the field. That is why the National Security Agency launched the Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) program for procuring devices that can connect to sensitive environments — even across public networks.

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GCN

JUNE 13, 2023

Data from an integrated communications platform helps the Oregon Department of Transportation target recruitment emails to potential job candidates.

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State Tech Magazine

JUNE 13, 2023

Twenty more cities and their mayors were added in May to the Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance, StateScoop reports. The alliance, launched in July, aims to help local governments accelerate their data practices by selecting and training 100 mayors from cities in North America, Central America and South America. According to its website, the alliance will identify 100 mayors who are “the most sophisticated, ambitious and advanced at harnessing data and help them set a new standard for l

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FedTech Magazine

JUNE 13, 2023

The Air Force Research Laboratory partnered with the University of Florida to build a state-of-the-art, 6,000-square-foot collaborative research space in the state in late 2021. Together AFRL's Munitions Directorate and UF's Applied Research in Engineering (FLARE) program – the applied and classified research arm of the university’s engineering college – designed and opened the facility near Eglin Air Force Base, and it's now home to a team of 26 Eglin researchers.

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GCN

JUNE 13, 2023

The Connecticut legislation requires an inventory of the technology’s use in government and establishes an artificial intelligence working group to make recommendations.

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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.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JUNE 13, 2023

I have written about how in the 1980s, Hennepin County, Minnesota realized that population shrinkage in Minneapolis was costing it significant property tax revenue, and the reductions would put the county's finances at risk. What they did is look at the places in Minneapolis that weren't losing population and they realized they were rich in natural amenities--parks, lakes, rivers--and they figured out that if they aimed to reproduce those conditions in more places in the city, they could add pop

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GCN

JUNE 13, 2023

A dispute before the state’s utility regulator will determine whether electrical utilities should have given bitcoin miners in eastern Kentucky economic development incentives to locate in their service territories.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

JUNE 13, 2023

More than 10,000 Americans are killed each year in crashes caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol, prescription or over-the-counter medicine, or illegal drugs. Many of these drivers have a prior history of driving under the influence.

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The City Fix

JUNE 13, 2023

Over the past 10 years, large energy buyers including corporations and cities have taken major strides to reduce energy-related greenhouse gas emissions by setting 100% renewable energy targets and then purchasing renewable electricity to demonstrate progress on an annual basis.

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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.

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Park Leaders

JUNE 13, 2023

“Focus on common objectives and goals, you can get to where you want to be without being divisive.” When people first enter the world of park management, they don’t expect to be involved in politics. Yet, as time goes on it’s not uncommon to find yourself at the center of political discussions on issues like land use and resource management.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 13, 2023

David Moinina Sengeh explains why the fight for inclusion requires a radical approach—a change in mindset, methods, and laws to create a more just world—and why there’s no better time than now.

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GovCast

JUNE 13, 2023

As Don Yeske is wrapping up his last days as the Navy’s acting chief technology officer, he joins us to talk about how the Navy is working to transform its legacy global network systems to be able to move information securely anywhere in the world. Plus, he reflects on the lessons learned from his current position as he is preparing to step into a new position at the Department of Homeland Security.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 13, 2023

Our annual environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report captures our measurable progress toward driving positive, enduring change in the world.

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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.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

JUNE 13, 2023

It is officially Pride Month – a time to honor and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. And while we are thrilled to celebrate Pride Month this year, the reality is that our LGBTQ+ friends, family, colleagues and community members have been under attack. In fact, just last week, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ advocacy group, declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. after a wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation across the country.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 13, 2023

A startling amount of food is lost in Southeast Asia as the region’s population steadily increases. Remedying this is within reach—but needs alignment between different players in the value chain.

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Center for Community Progress

JUNE 13, 2023

From Smaller Cities in a Shrinking World: Learning to Thrive Without Growth Copyright © 2023 Alan Mallach. Reproduced by permission of Island Press, Washington, D.C. It has been edited for blog format. If the one common feature of shrinking cities is population decline, it would follow that vacant properties should be the most direct consequence, as fewer people need fewer houses, stores, and workplaces.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 13, 2023

An e-commerce veteran brings payments industry tech to the business of food assistance for low- and no-income people, promising easier grocery shopping and broader choices.

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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

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GovLoop

JUNE 13, 2023

Any agency undertaking an enterprise-level data initiative is likely to experience some serious growing pains. Let’s say an agency’s security operations center wants to use analytics to improve its ability to detect and respond to threats throughout its environment. The problem is the necessary data is scattered across the organization and stored in siloed systems both on premises and in the cloud or, more likely, in a multi-cloud environment.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 13, 2023

Frédéric Oudéa reflects on the importance of culture to leadership and decision making as he hands off Société Générale to his successor.

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GCN

JUNE 13, 2023

Some experts are questioning whether the CHIPS Act vision of 20 innovation hubs will be fully met after Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy agreed to freeze spending as part of a deal to keep the nation from defaulting on its debt.

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