Fri.Dec 16, 2022

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CT organizations receive $1 million to help build environmental careers for underserved residents.

The Whistle Post

CT Post, Abby Weiss- December 15th, 2022. Two Connecticut organizations received a total of $1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide environmental job training for city residents, the agency announced on Wednesday. The Workplace, Inc., based in Bridgeport , and the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board in Waterbury received grants through the agency’s Brownfields Jobs Training Program , which helps launch environmental careers for students from underemployed a

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Investing in the new era of value-based care

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Recent trends appear to make a case for investing in value-based care. Here’s why value-based models now show both the potential and propensity for growth.

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New state and local government financial reporting requirements headed to Biden’s desk

GCN

State and local advocates opposed the provisions, which were attached to a massive defense bill and call for financial data to be standardized, searchable and machine-readable.

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Digital consumers in the Middle East: Rising adoption and opportunity

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The region’s consumers have embraced digital channels, and their spending is set to grow. New research highlights how companies can generate more value from this segment in the coming years.

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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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Optimizing learning experiences amid increasingly blurred lines between physical, digital classrooms

Google Public Sector

Classkick believes human-to-human interaction is the key driver to student learning. As it turns out, the educators agree that feedback and interaction strengthen learning experiences. Classkick was launched in a pre-COVID-19 world, when the education sector was already beginning to demand tools that could bridge the gap between digital and physical learning environments.

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Planning for 2023: How US-based businesses can succeed when capital and talent are constrained

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The Great Recession demonstrated the value of capital discipline. As interest rates are staying higher for longer, US-based leaders can put those lessons to work.

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German e-health offerings expand, but adoption remains uneven

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The e-Health Monitor 2022 for Germany shows increased adoption of the telematics infrastructure and of several citizen-focused digital offerings, but a lag in the use of electronic patient records and an uncertain outlook for e-prescriptions.

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State gets ready to capitalize on blockchain

GCN

A Texas work group found opportunities for the technology in smart contracts, records management and governance models.

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To regionalize or not? Optimizing North American supply chains

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Companies have much to consider when deciding whether to relocate all or part of their production and supply chain footprints to meet North American market needs.

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Local Governments Ramped Up American Rescue Plan Commitments in 2022

NLC (National League of Cities)

Last month, the Treasury Department released the most up-to-date snapshot of how $350 billion of the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) are being spent.

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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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How people and organizational moves can power up energy firms in 2023

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A shifting landscape means energy companies need to rev up —and people and organizational topics are at the heart of firms that are successfully navigating the road ahead.

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Home Weatherization Programs that Reduce Heating Bills and Meet Climate Targets 

NLC (National League of Cities)

Winter is coming, and with that comes a huge opportunity for city leaders and the residents they serve. As the weather turns colder for many across the country, heating bills rise. Coupled with higher energy costs in many regions, residents may be looking for ways to decrease their monthly bills.

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Measuring Customer Experience: It’s a Journey

GovLoop

A year after President Biden issued the Executive Order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience , it seems that every agency, no matter how far along in the journey, is working to improve CX. But experience is, by definition, subjective. So how do you measure the success of your efforts? At a recent GovLoop online training session, How to Measure Your Customer Experience , experts Barbara Morton, Deputy Chief Veterans Experience Officer of the U.S.

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The future of US manufacturing is hiding in plain sight

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In the United States, the glory days of manufacturing could once again be possible. Industrial tech companies, get ready for your close-up.

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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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Turn Your “Weakest Link” into a “Human Firewall”

GovLoop

It’s typical to think of the workforce as cybersecurity’s weakest link. That makes sense: According to a recent report, 82% of breaches across all industries involved human factors — stolen credentials, phishing, misuse or simple error. Most attacks target employees as the easiest route to gaining access. Companies, and agencies, often rely on technology to prevent incursions.

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5 benefits of modernizing transportation asset management software in the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) , commonly referred to as the Infrastructure Bill, allocates over $350 billion in funding for major projects in the United States. As they consider where to allocate these funds, public infrastructure owners, especially Department of Transportation (DOT) and public works agencies, have to assess the condition of their assets, determine what to prioritize while rebuilding, and identify what needs maintenance.

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3 Ways to Modernize and Simplify with Short-Term Rental Registration Software

OpenGov

3 Ways to Modernize and Simplify with Short-Term Rental Registration Software December 15, 2022 – OpenGov Rental regulation continues to be an evolving and complex area for local governments, due to the rise of short-term rental (STR) management platforms (Thanks, Airbnb!). As of the end of 2022, more than 44 million short-term rental properties are listed […].

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U.S. Senate votes to bar TikTok from government devices as state bans multiply

GCN

The states that have announced bans in the past two weeks include Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire and Tennessee.

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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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S32 Episode 01: Sustainable Fitness For A Healthy Life

ParkTalk podcast

Melissa, a fitness member and part-time fitness attendant at Fort Hill Activity Center, explains how she overcame injuries and finds joy in pursuing her current fitness goals. Melissa, a fitness member and part-time fitness attendant at Fort Hill Activity Center, explains how she overcame injuries and finds joy in pursuing her current fitness goals.