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SCP 171: Remix: Counselor Bag of Tricks

Summer Camp Programming

SHOW NOTES Episode 171 goes back to Episode 2 to “Remix” it! Chris and Curt go all the way back to 2019 to redo an episode they’ve already done! With new ideas, updated stuff, as well as just informing their listeners of great stuff 169 episodes ago, the podcast this week is a blast! Listen […]. The post SCP 171: Remix: Counselor Bag of Tricks appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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The future of automotive computing: Cloud and edge

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The rise of 5G and edge computing will create new opportunities along the automotive supply chain. How can semiconductor companies and other stakeholders capture it?

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Smart Cities Team with Universities to Launch Smart City Projects

State Tech Magazine

Graffiti breeds graffiti. It’s a reality that prompted city leaders in Tempe, Ariz., to set a goal of reducing it to one instance per four square miles. “If you don’t clean it up quickly, it attracts more and detracts from the overall appearance of the city,” says Tempe CIO Mark Wittenburg. “But we had a very difficult time reaching our goal, and part of it was just identifying it quickly enough.

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Five learnings from CTOs and tech leaders on their cloud strategies

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Recent interviews with tech executives and cloud-program leaders at 50 companies shows a gap between cloud aspirations and cloud adoption—and unclear strategy to close it.

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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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What Cities Should Know About the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

NLC (National League of Cities)

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently released the notice of funding opportunity for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). This program is funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and provides a total of $1 billion dollars in cybersecurity related funding over the next four years, […] Source.

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Housing, Place, and Health Outcomes

First State Insights

Housing, Place, and Health Outcomes by Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware Housing, Place, and Health Outcomes by Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware

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GovPilot Launches Digital Special Needs Module, Adopted by Eastampton and Englewood, New Jersey Police Departments

GovPilot

Digital form enables public to share helpful information about special needs relatives with local governments for use in the event of emergencies.

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The state of grocery retail around the world

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A survey of more than 30,000 consumers and 100 grocery CEOs reveals the challenges—and opportunities—that grocery retailers face today.

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Chip maker commits up to $100B for U.S. manufacturing site

GCN

The facility planned for upstate New York marks one of the first major new investments by semiconductor companies following the passage of billions in federal incentives.

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Keeping the Nation’s Competitive Edge in Manufacturing

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

U.S. manufacturing provides over 12.2 million jobs ranging from welders to chemical engineers. However, the U.S. appears to be losing some of its competitive edge in manufacturing advanced technologies. In recent decades, the U.S. has imported more.

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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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Innovation that widens the social safety net

GCN

A dozen new projects aim to help more agencies connect low-income communities with government benefits.

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Finding future public service leaders: Perspectives from an intern

Partnership for Public Service

In an effort to bring a new generation of diverse young talent into government, the Partnership for Public Service launched the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program. The program places students in paid summer internships at the departments of Commerce or Transportation or the General Services Administration. Gianna Juarez participated in the program this past summer as a public policy intern at the Department of Commerce.

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DNA and Glass May Provide Alternative Storage Methods as Data Backlog Grows

FedTech Magazine

The size of the datasphere has exploded. In 2020, the world created or replicated more than 64 zettabytes of data. That number that is expected to increase to 175ZB by 2025, driving the need for improved storage options. “The demand for long-term data storage in the cloud is reaching unprecedented levels, and we are nearing the limit of what’s possible with existing storage technologies,” says Ant Rowstron, distinguished engineer and head of cloud systems futures at Microsoft Research.

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Why Doesn’t the President Visit a Disaster Zone Immediately?

Disaster Zone blog

The answer is search and rescue.

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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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Podcast: Rogier van den Berg on the Prize for Cities and Urban Transformation

The City Fix

“You can’t resolve the climate crisis without resolving cities,” says Rogier van den Berg, acting global director at WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, in a new podcast. Speaking with Kes McComick of the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics.

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Scaling electric-vehicle infrastructure to meet demand

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

An interview with Shell Recharge Solutions’ Andreas Lips.

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Malicious cyber activity is unlikely to compromise election infrastructure

GCN

"Extensive safeguards in place” will make it difficult for bad actors to interfere in upcoming midterm elections, according to a joint public service announcement from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI.

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La Manplesa: documentary on the Latino "riots" in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of DC, 1991

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

It's being broadcast now. In the DC area, PBS World Channel isn't available although some of its programming is broadcast on Maryland Public Television secondary channel, MPT2. But not tonight. -- " La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered ," PBS World Channel, " America ReFramed " documentary series On May 5th, 1991, people took to the streets of Washington D.C.’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood to protest the police shooting of a young Salvadoran man, Daniel Gomez.

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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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Communication breakdowns hurt otherwise positive view of federal ransomware support, GAO says

GCN

State, local, tribal and territorial governments have “generally positive views” of agencies’ ransomware assistance, but cited “inconsistent communication” from the FBI as a challenge.

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Gil Penalosa is running for Mayor of Toronto

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Gil is the brother of Enrique Penalosa, who was Mayor of Bogota, who initiated the Ciclavia program--open streets--and implemented the TransMilenio high capacity bus rapid transit system. Under his brother Gil was the city parks commissioner, and later he created the international pro-urbanism group 8-80 Cities. [problem with Blogger -- He has a pro-public space, pro sustainable mobility based campaign.

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How To Find the Best Jobs in Government You Actually Want – formatting

Careers in Government

Finding jobs in government can be daunting. Fear not! This article will guide you through the process of finding jobs in government. The post How To Find the Best Jobs in Government You Actually Want – formatting appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Digitization Makes Government More Responsive

GovLoop

As agencies move away from paper and on to digital platforms, one point of friction is dependence on signatures for documentation — of identity, of receipt and of agreement. Paper-based services can bring an otherwise digital process to a grinding halt. Streamlined digital workflows allow agencies to respond better — and faster — to constituents. “If you improve the user experience internally, it also enhances the user experience externally for customers,” according to Shonte Eldridge, Senior Di

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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

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Colorado state web portal still down after cyberattack

GCN

The Russian-speaking group Killnet claimed responsibility for the hack as well as similar attacks on several other states’ government websites.

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Cyber Resilience in Government

Public Sector Future

Host Olivia Neal introduces Alvaro Vitta, Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector lead for cybersecurity. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we’re dedicating a set of Public Sector episodes to exploring this topic. Alvaro’s first guest is Tom Burt, Corporate Vice President of Customer Security and Trust at Microsoft. Tom discusses working with the government in Ukraine on cyber defense and how public sector organizations can be better prepared for future attacks.

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How to create a cybersecurity analytics platform with AWS analytics and machine learning

AWS Public Sector Blog

Cybersecurity threats target every level of the global public sector and continue to evolve faster than organizations can respond. As of 2020, the average cost of a data breach and average time to identify a breach are $3.86 million USD and 207 days respectively, according to a study by IBM Security. In the 2021 Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity , the Biden administration calls for the centralizing and streamlining of access to cybersecurity data to “drive analytics for ide

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Cyber Resilience in Government

Public Sector Future

Host Olivia Neal introduces Alvaro Vitta, Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector lead for cybersecurity. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we’re dedicating a set of Public Sector episodes to exploring this topic. Alvaro’s first guest is Tom Burt, Corporate Vice President of Customer Security and Trust at Microsoft. Tom discusses working with the government in Ukraine on cyber defense and how public sector organizations can be better prepared for future attacks.

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Facility Maintenance Trends for 2024: What's Changing in the Industry?

This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. Insights into outsourcing collaborations, digital twins, safety enhancements, and the broader industry evolution highlight the critical adaptation needed.

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The Fight for Independent Oversight

Barrett & Greene

In 2018, a regional ballot measure in nine counties in the San Francisco area dedicated $500 million of $4.5 billion in increased bridge toll revenue for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to purchase new rail cars. Wisely, State Senator Steve Glazer said he wouldn’t support the expenditure if there wasn’t oversight over BART, so he put language in the bill that stated “this bill would create the Independent Office of the BART Inspector General.”.

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Municipal finances face a shaky future

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The entry, " The real lesson from Flint Michigan is about municipal finance " (2016) makes the point that in the US, financing systems for local government were created when the nation experienced rapid growth, and for the most part they've never been addressed in a substantive way since many cities have moved to a position of either equilibrium or shrinkage.