Fri.Aug 11, 2023

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Understanding Opportunities for Local Broadband Authority

NLC (National League of Cities)

Broadband is a critical part of the nation’s technology infrastructure, enabling everything from access to government services and health care to communicating with family and friends and participating in the economy through online retail and remote work.

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The Best Park System in Texas: How the City of Plano Earned the Distinction Three Years in a Row

OpenGov

July was Parks and Recreation month, and with it came the annual Trust for Public Land’s 2023 ParkScore rankings. This year, the City of Plano’s Parks and Recreation Department won […] The post The Best Park System in Texas: How the City of Plano Earned the Distinction Three Years in a Row appeared first on OpenGov.

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Boosting machinery sector profitability via cloud-aided digitalization

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Machinery and equipment manufacturers can realize operational, competitive, and sustainability gains with at-scale digitalization. And harnessing cloud solutions can streamline scaling significantly.

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Celebrating the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools and Sustainability Efforts at the Department

Homeroom

By: Andrea Suarez Falken, Special Advisor for Infrastructure and Sustainability, U.S. Department of Education Before presenting this year’s awards, Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten addresses the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) at the ceremony on August 8th in Washington, D.C. On August 8, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) recognized Continue Reading The post Celebrating the U.S.

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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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Accelerating the transition to net zero in life sciences

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The majority of the industry’s emissions are Scope 3. By working with suppliers, companies can achieve net zero with 60 to 70 percent abatement at cumulatively zero cost.

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Wildfires in Hawaii

Disaster Zone blog

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Cloud Provides Flexibility and Security; Outside Help Makes Deployment More Efficient  

FedTech Magazine

Even the best-trained pilots need assistance navigating through a cloud. Limited visibility and occasional turbulence force them to rely on instrumentation to fly through safely. The surrounding air pushes and pulls at the plane in unexpected ways; the pilots can’t rely simply on their own abilities to make it to clear sky. This holds true for cloud computing as well.

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Government Now Has to Compete for Talent

Careers in Government

Today US labor markets as well as the world’s are undergoing a rapid evolution in the way work and workers are managed. The post Government Now Has to Compete for Talent appeared first on Careers in Government.

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New Treasury Guidance on ARPA SLFRF Eligible Uses 

NLC (National League of Cities)

On August 10, 2023, the U.S. Department of Treasury released its long-awaited Interim Final Rule on ARPA Flex. ARPA Flex was a provision passed by Congress in December 2023. The rule opens new expenditure categories and outlines potentially burdensome strings to using the money.

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Powering up data for future public services

Open Access Government - Technology News

Data is the foundation for the next generation of public sector services. Civica’s Jeff Hewitt discusses how to make the most of this valuable asset For public sector organisations today, data has become a precious commodity. According to the Centre for Data, Ethics and Innovation (CDEI), it’s “a powerful asset for local authorities”, helping them to make better decisions, allocate resources more efficiently and create greater transparency for citizens.

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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.