Thu.Mar 16, 2023

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Constructing and Preserving Affordable Homes with State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

NLC (National League of Cities)

For too many working families, a lack of adequate, high-quality homes has made affordable housing unavailable. As noted in a recent op-ed with Secretary Marcia Fudge of the U.S.

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Why community digital equity discussions should be in person

GCN

More than 50 town halls addressing accessibility, affordability, devices and digital skills will help Iowa’s Department of Management ensure that all residents can participate in the digital economy. Cloud & Infrastructure

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Local Government Priorities in the President’s Budget Proposal

NLC (National League of Cities)

On March 9, 2023, President Biden released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). The President’s Budget communicates the Administration’s spending priorities to Congress, which is the first step in the federal budget and appropriations process.

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How to build a trustworthy election system

GCN

Data frameworks, poll books and audit trails can help election offices maintain election security, integrity and accuracy. Data & Analytics

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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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Virtual health for all: Closing the digital divide to expand access

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Affordable broadband with wraparound support could expand access to cost-efficient virtual health for underserved communities. Seven actions could help state and local leaders unlock this opportunity. Public & Social Sector Insights Public health Health Care United States

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, February 2023

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Some economic indicators strengthen amid persisting inflation and investor uncertainty; central banks keep to a tightening course. Strategy & Corporate Finance Insights Economic Studies Strategy

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Modernizing tax systems with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Tax administrators at all levels of government face challenges due to legacy systems that lack functionality, scalability, and flexibility.

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Author Talks: In the ‘age of AI,’ what does it mean to be smart?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As artificial intelligence gets better at predicting human behavior, a business psychologist encourages people to strengthen the uniquely human skills that machine learning has yet to tap. McKinsey on Books Artificial Intelligence

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Career Z Launch

Homeroom

The Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education seeks innovative ideas to expand work-based learning opportunities. That is why they launched the Career Z Challenge, a $2.5 million multi-phase federal prize competition. 

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Helping Arapahoe County operate more efficiently with Google Cloud

Google Public Sector

Arapahoe, Colorado's first county, has been focused on cultivating growth opportunities for its residents for more than 150 years 1. Home to roughly 655,000 people from diverse backgrounds, Arapahoe County is projected to be one of the largest counties in Colorado within ten years 2.

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NSA offers new tips on zero trust and identity

GCN

New zero trust guidance for government agencies highlights best practices for maturing identity and access controls. Cybersecurity

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AI and ML: Exploring the programmes and search engines of the future

Open Access Government - Technology News

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New York City tech chief Matt Fraser commands attention

GCN

The chief technology officer on the decision to leave behind the Internet Master Plan, why we still haven’t seen the launch of MyCity, and why he’s still bullish on crypto. Cloud & Infrastructure

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Navigating the gray-to-green transition in aerospace & defense

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The aerospace and defense industry is transitioning from an older to younger workforce, but it faces intense competition for talent. It needs a radical response. Aerospace & Defense Insights Aerospace Talent

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NJ 3-Day Affordable Housing Construction Inspection Bill A573: Everything to Know | GovPilot

GovPilot

New Jersey recently passed new legislation to expedite construction processes by codifying a 3 business day turnaround for inspections of affordable housing construction sites when an inspection is requested by the developer. Constituent Engagement Government Efficiency Digital Transformation Blog

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States Can Start with Digital Documents to Prepare for IT Modernization

State Tech Magazine

As state governors set their technology agendas for 2023, many are seeking to capitalize on available budgets with incremental IT modernization initiatives.