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Defining Open Data

GovLoop

CDC Data Maps Illustrate Threat Impacts It’s often impossible to confine environmental and public health events to a specific jurisdiction, agency or area of responsibility. That is particularly true of disasters with wide-ranging impacts. Last summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched its Environmental Justice Index (EJI), a new mapping tool that uses 36 indicators to measure environmental, social and health impacts nationwide.

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We Have a Problem: Burnout Is Real. Here Are the Top 5 Threats to Library Promotional Work.

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library I sometimes daydream about taking a nap in the middle of the workday. It would be easy enough. My office is in a shed in our backyard and ya’ll, there’s a pullout bed in here. I could totally take a power nap any time I wanted to. But I never do. Why NOT?? Seriously, what is wrong with me?

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The politics of policy analysis: theoretical insights on real world problems

Paul Cairney

This post introduces a new Journal of European Public Policy Special Issue called ‘The politics of policy analysis: theoretical insights on real world problems’. How can policy process research help to address policy and policymaking problems?

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Re: July Webinars and Remote Work Resources

Microsoft Public Sector

I see it’s been a while, but I came across your post and wanted to thank you very much for sharing this valuable information! The July webinars and remote work resources sound really interesting. I'm looking forward to exploring these resources further. I appreciate the heads-up on the Microsoft Teams sessions and the opportunity to learn more about Viva.

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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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Applied Policy Analysis: A Taste of Reality

Paul Cairney

Dr Céline Mavrot, Dr Susanne Hadorn, and Professor Fritz Sager introduce the fifth article – ‘Blood, Sweat, and Cannabis: Real-World Policy Evaluation of Controversial Issues’ – published in the Journal of European Public Policy Special Issue ‘The Politics of Policy Analysis’.

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Severe Weather in the Forecast

Disaster Zone blog

Just about every day somewhere in America.

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Ready for Hurricane Season?

Disaster Zone blog

What one mobile carrier has been up to.

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MP-CPI-23-003 National Lupus Outreach and Clinical Trial Education Program

iGrantWriters

Eligible Applicants: County governments Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing

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New York City to Wrestle With Climate Change Flooding

Disaster Zone blog

It started with Superstorm Sandy.

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ID-IDP-23-001 Evaluation of linkage to care programs in support of hepatitis C elimination

iGrantWriters

Eligible Applicants: State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American t

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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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Another COVID19 Pandemic Aha Moment

Disaster Zone blog

What we generally failed to do.

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How Hartnell College recovered critical systems using AWS after a cyber attack

AWS Public Sector Blog

Hartnell College is a public community college located in Salinas, California, with over 7,500 undergraduates enrolled (2020–2021). When Dr. Chelsy Pham, chief information systems officer, arrived at the college in the spring of 2022, the college was aware of the need to modernize its IT infrastructure. Dr. Pham and her team had a long-term vision to move to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and were in the midst of developing their cloud strategy to facilitate the modernization.

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Community engagement examples: May’s inspiring platforms

Citizen Lab

From environmental vision updates to public space renovations, and from city planning to innovative strategies for climate action – our clients are continuously breaking new ground. Let a fresh set of examples spark ideas for your community engagement efforts. These inspiring stories illustrate the potential of CitizenLab’s platform to help you tap into the collective intelligence of your community, leading to more… The post Community engagement examples: May’s inspiring platfo

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Register now for the IMAGINE 2023 conference for education, state, and local leaders

AWS Public Sector Blog

How can leaders transform good ideas into the kinds of services that change lives? That’s the central question of the IMAGINE conference from Amazon Web Services (AWS), a two-day, no-cost event for state and local government and education leaders. From July 11-12, 2023 in Sacramento, CA, leaders from across state and local government and education will gather to learn more about how to transform public services to deliver for students, constituents, and communities.

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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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Sculpting an impactful community engagement team: essential roles and skills

Citizen Lab

An effective community engagement team, similar to a well-tuned orchestra, relies on a mix of diverse roles each playing their unique part in harmony. As for most teams, the key to success lies in bringing together people with different personalities, skills, and abilities. We sat down with Hugo De Brouwer, CitizenLab’s Head of Government Success, to discuss which roles and skills an organization needs to take participation to the next level.

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Supercharging Your Grant Writing Workflow with ChatGPT: A Step-by-Step Guide

Grant Writing Made Easy

Introduction In the world of nonprofits, grant writing is both a lifeline and a challenge. Despite its crucial role in securing funds, the process can be time-consuming and often requires a considerable amount of creativity and meticulous detail. Enter AI solutions like ChatGPT – a powerful tool that can significantly streamline your grant writing workflow.

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How to build a culture of engagement and tackle the public trust problem

Citizen Lab

Governments around the world are facing low trust levels from the public. To remedy this and innovate for a 21st-century democracy, they should focus on building a culture of engagement. The post How to build a culture of engagement and tackle the public trust problem appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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HR001123S0042 Redefining Possible - 2023

iGrantWriters

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility: All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.

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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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CFP: ACRL Publication - Working title: Text and Data Mining Literacy for Librarians

A Library Writer's Blog

Working title: Text and Data Mining Literacy for Librarians Editors: Whitney Kramer (Cornell University), Evan Muzzall (Stanford University), and Iliana Burgos (Cornell University) Chapter proposal submission deadline: July 15, 2023 Publisher: ACRL View the full call for proposals. Text and Data Mining Literacy for Librarians will provide librarians with a broad overview of the TDM-specific data literacy skills needed to support researchers.

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RFA-MH-24-280 BRAIN Initiative: Development and Validation of Novel Tools to Probe Cell-Specific and Circuit-Specific Processes in the Brain (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

iGrantWriters

Eligible Applicants: County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of h

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With the post-covid decline of Downtowns, arts and cultural institutions are affected too

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

There is a dumb letter in the San Francisco Chronicle, suggesting that people be paid a decent amount of money to visit Downtown, riffing off the idea of having congestion charges--daily fee paid by motor vehicle operators when entering the core of the central city ("s") in the face of the decline of both tourists and office workers--no Downtown across the country has more than 50% of its pre-covid office population.

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Revisiting what I wrote about in 2010/2012 back to the fore: regional cultural funding in Greater Detroit

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The Detroit News has an article, " 2 Detroit museums seek same financial lifeline DIA, zoo got ," about how two cultural institutions based in Detroit, but serving the metropolitan area, The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Historical Museum, are asking the state to put on the ballot a county millages in Wayne and Oakland Counties (they are avoiding Macomb County because of its continued animus towards the city; animus in Oakland County has declined as it has

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Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness

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