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Local Governments Continue to Prioritize Broadband Expansion

State Tech Magazine

Broadband expansion remains a priority for state and local governments. Reports indicate that both Placer County, Calif., and Crawford County, Pa., are set to bolster their broadband networks. According to Placer County, its Board of Supervisors approved $31 million in funding to bring broadband to new neighborhoods, expanding to almost 11,000 new homes.

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EU urges for stronger artificial intelligence regulation to protect the future

Open Access Government - Technology News

The EU is urging organisations to participate in a global initiative aimed at implementing artificial intelligence regulation in an effort to control AI programmes like ChatGPT The chatbot ChatGPT, an AI product released in November, has the amazing capacity to write essays, engage in philosophical debates, and produce computer code, but what are the dangers?

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CIE Spotlight: Promoting and Equitable Early Childhood Workforce in Jacksonville

NLC (National League of Cities)

Early childhood education programs have become a bedrock for the youth of our cities, towns and villages. These programs seek to put families at the forefront of our communities by advancing educational outcomes for children.

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The UK’s AI industry explored as Secretary of State leads roundtable

Open Access Government - Technology News

A new roundtable at Downing Street proves insightful as top AI executives discuss the potential and associated challenges of the UK’s dynamic AI industry In attendance were 20 esteemed leaders in the field of artificial intelligence, including Minister for AI and Intellectual Property, Viscount Camrose; Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Dame Angela Mclean; Baroness Joanna Shields from BenevolentAI; and Matt Clifford from ARIA.

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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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In Fairfax County, 911 Dispatchers Track Real-Time Data

GovLoop

One of government’s core responsibilities is to help people in need. That’s why officials in Fairfax County, Virginia found a way to ensure that local emergency response never wavers. It’s called RescueVision , and it’s an application that gives the Fire and Rescue Department’s 911 dispatch center real-time data on what’s happening where. The program relies on geospatial information systems (GIS) technology, which identifies relationships between and among computer-readable datasets and produces

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Generative AI and the future of HR

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A chatbot may not take your job—but it will almost certainly change it. Here’s how to start thinking about putting gen AI to work for you.

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How Federal Agencies’ Hybrid Ecosystems Have Transformed Fieldwork

FedTech Magazine

Instead of housing resources solely in an onsite data center, many federal agencies now provide access to information and applications via both on-premises and commercial cloud systems. The hybrid approach to data distribution can potentially offer several notable benefits, including enhanced fieldwork capabilities that allow employees to engage with and submit information from a variety of locations.

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Travel Disruptors: Bringing fintech to travel booking

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Hopper has acquired 100 million mobile users by offering consumer-friendly financial products and a gamified app experience, according to cofounder Frederic Lalonde.

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City builds a future-facing tech foundation

GCN

Coral Gables, Florida, wants its applications to be state-of-the-art, evergreen, user-centric, cloud-based, mobile-accessible and horizontally integrated.

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Scaling sustainable infrastructure: An interview with Marie Lam-Frendo

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Marie Lam-Frendo of the Global Infrastructure Hub discusses key strategies to help infrastructure leaders gain investor support to meet net-zero goals.

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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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AI is used widely, but lawmakers have set few rules

GCN

Connecticut is the latest state to legislate new guardrails for artificial intelligence.

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Barbarians at the gate?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

When activist investors knock at the door, companies can do themselves a favor and let them in.

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ED-GRANTS-053123-002 Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Activities for Underserved Populations Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.315C

iGrantWriters

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants: Minority entities and Indian Tribes. As defined in section 21(b)(5)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act, “minority entity” means a historically Black college or university, a Hispanic-serving institution of higher education, an American Indian Tribal colleg

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Data Protection and Privacy in Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

In today’s digital world, online platforms and digital engagement tools have played a significant role in connecting communities closer together with their local and federal governments. As we continue to connect with our communities and capture private and personal data the need for understanding the impact of data protection and privacy in community engagement is essential.

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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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Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.335A

iGrantWriters

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education that awarded a total of $250,000 or more of Federal Pell Grant funds during FY 2022 to students enrolled at the institution.

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Rental assistance available for qualifying workforce program participants

The Whistle Post

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) announced he is allocating millions in state aid money to help people enrolled in workforce training programs pay their rent. Qualified Connecticut residents can not only get free training for certain in-demand jobs, but they can also get help paying the rent while they do it. “I used to have to take on extra jobs, do Uber, do Doordash, anything to just pay my bills,” said Luan Rodriguez, who is getting training and rent assistance through the

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RFA-MH-24-120 Precision Mental Health: Develop Tools to Inform Treatment Selection in Depression (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)

iGrantWriters

Eligible Applicants: For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clar

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5 Ways to Tackle Cybersecurity

GovLoop

Cybersecurity is a perpetual battle. As soon as agencies shore up their defenses, a new type of attack arises. But the 2021 Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity has done much to give the good guys an edge. In addition to making “prevention, detection, assessment, and remediation of cyber incidents…a top priority and essential to national and economic security,” the order calls for specific actions, including implementing zero-trust architectures, removing barriers to thr

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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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Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) State Assistance

iGrantWriters

Eligible Applicants: State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility: the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States.

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Harness the Power of AI for Grant Writing: Join the 7-Day Challenge

Grant Writing Made Easy

Hey there! Ever felt bogged down by the tedious task of writing grant proposals? You’re not alone. But what if I told you there’s an easier, faster, and even fun way to do it? Yep, you guessed it – it’s all about using AI! AI + Grant Writing = A Match Made in Heaven Artificial Intelligence (AI) is like your secret weapon for grant writing.

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DOD Reconstructive Transplant, Advanced Technology Development Award

iGrantWriters

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Agency Name: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA Description: The FY23 RTRP Advanced Technology Development Award aims to support research that is crucial for turning promising preclinical discoveries into products focused on reconstructive transplantation.

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Keeping Poland on course for growth

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Warsaw partner Tomasz Marciniak discusses the unfavorable winds Poland needs to overcome to stay on course for continued growth, which include lagging productivity, a shrinking labor force, and the need to attract international investment.

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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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How the Technical Community Can Assist the Government to Satisfy Federal Mandates with Zero Trust with Juniper Networks

CarahCast

Chuck Brooks, President of Brooks Consulting International Shawn Wells, Managing Director for Cybersecurity Strategy and Technology at Accenture Federal Services Gregory Garrett, VP Cybersecurity at Peraton Herb Kelsey, Federal CTO at Dell Technologies Eric Schlesinger, Operations & Engineering VP, Cyber Security at Parsons Tom Van Meter, Senior SE Director at Juniper Networks will discuss how organizations can satisfy federal safety mandates with zero trust.

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Recognizing the Long Road Ahead to Urban Connectivity in the U.S.

The City Fix

In March 2023, the White House announced its federal budget, including funding for a groundbreaking initiative: the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP). The program is unlike anything the U.S. has supported in the past as it will provide matching.

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Fulfilling SWAM Compliance in the CDM Program Through Application Allowlisting

CarahCast

In this podcast, you will learn how PC Matic's multi-patented allowlisting technology has solved the historical governance issues that have plagued traditional allowlisting products, for Federal agencies looking to fulfill the SWAM requirement within the Continuous Diagnostics & Mitigation program. In Carahsoft’s new podcast, Fulfilling SWAM Compliance in the CDM Program Through Application Allowlisting, Zack Austin, PC Matic's Vice President of Business Development will demonstrate the valu

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The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How One Libary Marketing Team Executed a Grand Opening of Epic Proportions for Their New Library Building

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library On a mild night in April 2019, I arrived at a steak restaurant in Schaumburg Township, Illinois to have dinner with a group of people I’d never met. I had been invited to speak at an event put on by the Illinois Library Association. I was set to meet some of the library marketers who conspired to bring me to their event.

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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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Implementing Zero Trust: Government Experts Explain How to Help Satisfy Federal Mandates with Juniper Networks

CarahCast

Chuck Brooks, President of Brooks Consulting International , Aaron Bishop, CISO Air Force & Spaceforce , Scott Davis, CISO and Executive Director of Cybersecurity US DHS Customs and Border protection, Mitch Herckis, Acting Director of the Office of the Federal CIO, Executive office of the President, Elizabeth Schweinsberg, Digital Service Expert at US Digital Service, will discuss how organizations can implement zero trust to satisfy federal mandates.

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The WorkPlace receives $3M grant for nurse training

The Whistle Post

Westchester & Fairfield County Business Journals, Justin McGown A $3 million federal grant will be put to use by The WorkPlace to fund training for up to 200 entry-level nursing professionals who are interested in pursuing either an Associate Degree or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. The WorkPlace, a Bridgeport-based administrator of workforce development funds and job training, will use the funds over the next five years.

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