Next City

MAY 10, 2023

An El Paso lawyer-turned pitmaster is behind Halellujah BBQ, a new project of the Rescue Mission of El Paso.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 10, 2023

A data-driven view of key metrics can help art organizations articulate value, reshape strategy, build resilience, and achieve operational excellence.

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Disaster Zone blog

MAY 10, 2023

The Coast Guard is the first line of defense against a massive tsunami. Will it also be an early victim?

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 10, 2023

Technology is rapidly reshaping agriculture in India, creating investment opportunities, lifting up rural areas, and feeding the world.

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Advertiser: Noratek

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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GCN

MAY 10, 2023

States that lost millions to fraud during the pandemic have plenty of ways to tighten their ID management programs, a new playbook suggests.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 10, 2023

Companies have committed to being more diverse, inclusive, and equitable, but many struggle to make significant progress in these areas. Here’s how they can meet DEI ambitions—now and in the longer term.

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Leadership 104

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 10, 2023

Ukrainian businesses that have survived and thrived in the face of an unforeseen Russian invasion offer lessons in resilience.

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Management 103

GCN

MAY 10, 2023

Facing a shrinking workforce and a largely paper-based procurement processes, more public sector agencies are pushing routine purchasing tasks to third parties.

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Super Library Marketing

MAY 10, 2023

The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 189 Your library may be making a gigantic mistake when it comes to email marketing! But don’t worry, it’s not too late to fix it. I’m going to talk about how to make sure your emails are exactly what your community needs in this episode. Plus we give away kudos! Watch the video to find out which library is being recognized.

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GCN

MAY 10, 2023

A new SolarWinds report details how foreign hackers have become the largest concern among government entities, and how zero-trust strategies have become the most popular defense.

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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.

Local Government

FedTech Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

The State Department is developing countermeasures to prevent foreign adversaries from exploiting 5G or future 6G networks and the Internet of Things to target U.S. diplomats abroad, according to the department’s Cybersecurity-Supply Chain Risk Management and Emerging Technologies Working Group lead. Speaking Monday at the ACT-IAC Emerging Technology & Innovation Summit, Louis Blazy said the technology to remotely stop a car in motion already exists, and domestic countermeasures are in place.

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State Tech Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

Public sector organizations have spent the past few decades cramming data into every drawer, corner, closet, silo, warehouse and lake. Now, that information is drifting in the cloud or lurking in a windowless data center in a rural region somewhere. The grand challenge has become how to make use of this material in a timely manner. Enter a new concept from Forrester Research: data fabric.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 10, 2023

As a raft of federal COVID-19 support interventions and regulatory waivers expire, healthcare providers, payers, and other private stakeholders can respond strategically.

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The CIO Council

MAY 10, 2023

The Small Agency CIO Council published the Federal Small Agency CIO and IT Executive Handbook in partnership with GSA’s IT Modernization division. As co-chairs of the Small Agency CIO Council and having managed IT organizations within the context of small agencies, we recognized the importance of creating guidance specifically to meet the unique challenges faced by IT leaders in our small agency community.

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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.

Local Government

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 10, 2023

C1’s cofounder and CEO discusses the challenges he overcame in transitioning from “classical” internet businesses to climate tech.

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GovPilot

MAY 10, 2023

Local governments are constantly ordering new materials and equipment to maintain and upgrade local infrastructure and perform government services. Yet, despite the critical role the global supply chain and shipping logistics play in maintaining your community and completing infrastructure projects on time, the unfortunate reality is that many localities are using antiquated logistics workflows and technology for keeping track of the status of government purchases.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 10, 2023

Modular building systems could address many of the US construction industry’s current woes, but the sector needs to remodel itself first.

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California Department of Technology

MAY 10, 2023

From Liana Bailey-Crimmins, State CIO and CDT Director  May 10, 2023 – May 8-12 is Public Service Recognition Week. It’s an opportunity to recognize and thank the individuals who serve our nation as federal, state, county and municipal government employees. Watch the video below featuring State CIO and CDT Director Liana Bailey-Crimmins celebrating those who serve at CDT.

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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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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MAY 10, 2023

There's been lots of national coverage about the rise in pickleball participation (" Pickleball is exploding, and it’s getting messy ," Washington Post , " America's fastest-growing sport is a cross of tennis, pingpong and badminton ," NPR), the development of professional pickleball leagues, etc. Amateur pickleball players play mixed double matches during the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Baird Wealth Management Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, September 11, 2022, Mason, Oh

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GCN

MAY 10, 2023

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services tracks foster children's health records using a system that's older than Google, but efforts to upgrade it over the years have have been few and far between.

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Citizen Lab

MAY 10, 2023

Public servants are overwhelmed by the number of – and changes to – AI tools. If public servants do not get comfortable with AI tools, the public sector will lag behind on implementing innovative technologies. But rather than diving head-first into the most popular AI tools available, public servants should first identify their main pain points, and then find tools that can assist them with their unique challenges.

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California Department of Technology

MAY 10, 2023

May 10, 2023 – You won’t want to miss the California Department of Technology’s (CDT) upcoming Vendor Forum if you’re interested in doing business with the state. The biannual event, to be held virtually, is organized in collaboration with the Department of General Services (DGS) and offers invaluable information for prospective business partners. The event will be held virtually on Thursday, June 8, 1-2:30pm.

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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

Local Government

GovCast

MAY 10, 2023

Cloud Smart is one of several initiatives underway to boost IT modernization at the Department of Homeland Security. This approach is not only helping DHS better manage and access data, it's also empowering the workforce to make decisions in their environments at a faster pace. DHS CTO David Larrimore has created a Chief Technology Officer Council that will restructure the CTO role to be more grounded in federal IT management.

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California Department of Technology

MAY 10, 2023

May 10, 2023 – The California Department of Technology’s (CDT) Information Security Leadership Academy (ISLA) is accepting applications from public-sector professionals working in information security. The program will run for nine weeks, starting July 31 and ending September 28, 2023. ISLA 2023 will offer courses that are crucial for the state’s security workforce.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 10, 2023

Chinese travelers are back, and in big numbers.

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California Department of Technology

MAY 10, 2023

By Blaine Wasylkiw, Deputy State Chief Technology Innovation Officer May 10, 2023 – California launched the California Climate Action website to provide residents with the resources and information they need to take meaningful action against climate change while also reaping financial benefits. The website is an example of efficient collaboration, a rapid launch timeline and user-focused design.

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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 10, 2023

Matt Rumins, European Head of Customer Success at Intradiem, argues that while data, AI and automation can empower humans, they neither can nor should ever replace them We’ve all heard the scare stories. The availability of endless data will allow organisations to become less reliant on the human workforce. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is going to be smarter than humans.

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California Department of Technology

MAY 10, 2023

May 10, 2023 – California has been recognized by the 2023 StateScoop 50 Awards that acknowledges influential individuals and innovative projects in state government IT across the U.S. Recipients were selected through an online voting process that saw more than 3 million votes. State Chief Information Officer and CDT Director Liana Bailey-Crimmins received the GoldenGov Award for State Executive of the Year.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MAY 10, 2023

Before moving to Salt Lake, I believed all the puffery in the planning press about how advanced the region is due to forward planning processes like the environmentally focused " Envision Utah " initiative. Then I moved here and learned that the region is the epitome of the sprawl land use paradigm. Salt Lake County. Photo: Rick Bowmer, Associated Press.

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Social Pinpoint

MAY 10, 2023

Video is an extremely powerful tool to instantly capture the attention of your community and increase connection on a deeper level. With interactive and visual content being consistently preferred over traditional, text-based, or static media, it is no surprise that video content should be prioritized. In community engagement, video can transform a project and enhance information delivery – so here are 5 reasons why your team needs to use video content in community engagement.

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Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI ​​​​​​​Director of Loss Control & Risk Management

This session is designed to unveil the transformative potential of digital solutions in reshaping conventional practices, offering a roadmap towards greener and more efficient facilities regardless of municipality size. Attendees will learn: Insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies in sustainable facility management. Practical knowledge to effectively incorporate digital solutions for operational efficiency.

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