The Fight to Reclaim Texas’s Highways for People
Next City
MAY 15, 2024
Freeways are a policy choice. Meet the Texans working to ensure we make different choices in Megan Kimble’s new book “City Limits.
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From foster care to secure housing: How vouchers help young adults build self-sufficiency
GCN
MAY 15, 2024
While some first-time renters rush to thrift stores to find eclectic pieces to decorate their new apartments, for adolescents leaving the foster system, the experience of moving out is often much bleaker.
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UK Gov launches measures to enhance cyber security in AI models and software
Open Access Government - Technology News
MAY 15, 2024
In a bid to fortify the nation’s cyber defences and foster economic growth, the UK government has introduced pioneering measures aimed at bolstering cyber security in AI models and software The new measures, which are expected to set a global standard for bolstering protections of AI models from hacking and sabotage, were unveiled today by the UK government (15 May) following the announcement that the security sector is now worth almost £12 billion.
Advancing Local Action on Climate Change: Federal Funding Opportunities for Community Resilience
NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 15, 2024
Co-authored by Damion DeShield Attendees at NLC’s 2024 Congressional City Conference (CCC) had an in-depth opportunity to speak about innovations, opportunities, and challenges for addressing climate change, advancing clean energy initiatives, and building community resilience. This blog is part of a series highlighting key takeaways from CCC on issues at the forefront of municipal governance.
Key Strategies for Public Works Employees to Embrace Government Software
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In a rapidly evolving landscape, the integration of digital software into Public Works teams has become imperative. This shift presents an opportunity to transcend traditional approaches, unlocking new levels of efficiency, cost savings, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This eBook offers comprehensive strategies to navigate this transformation.
With the rise of AI, workforce planning is critical. But many governments don’t do it.
GCN
MAY 15, 2024
That’s a problem when state and local government officials are seeing daily evidence that the nature of their workforce is quickly changing.
Resiliency imperatives for CIOs with sensitive and highly-available cloud environments in AWS GovCloud (US)
AWS Public Sector Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers, technology leaders, and government agency CIOs continually balance risk and reward to accomplish many things by using AWS GovCloud (US). They work to transform citizen experiences, save taxpayers money, support sustainable growth, expand market presence, modernize legacy systems, increase security, drive efficiencies, strengthen brand equity, and reduce environmental impact, with AWS GovCloud (US) serving as a foundation for strategic technology advancement.
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Ransomware Attackers Seek Payday Through Disruption of Operations
State Tech Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
In 2019, the city of Lodi, Calif., was hit by ransomware attacks, which prompted CIO Benjamin Buecher to upgrade the city’s defenses. “A few years back, we were hit by three attacks in three months by the same ransomware,” Buecher says in a Rubrik case study. “The attack significantly impacted our municipal services. Our objective was to prioritize the recovery process to get critical services back up as soon as possible.
To meet class size mandate, officials look to virtual learning
GCN
MAY 15, 2024
To meet a new state mandate capping K-12 class sizes, New York City is considering offering remote instruction, a practice that could free up building space and allow students to take electives and AP classes from teachers on other campuses.
Latest Policy Process research from Policy & Politics free to access
Policy & Politics Journal blog
MAY 15, 2024
As proud co-sponsors of the Conference on Policy Process Research 2024, we bring you our latest policy process research, free to access for the conference period from May 15-17. Please look out for members of our team attending COPPR!
Microchip companies need federal grant money. They’re rolling out child care to get it.
GCN
MAY 15, 2024
To draw women into the semiconductor and construction industries, the CHIPS Act requires companies to provide child care. But will it boost the supply of care, or exacerbate an existing crisis?
Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation
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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.
Local Climate Action at the Forefront: How the UNEA-6 Cities & Regions Summit Elevated Subnational Governments
The City Fix
MAY 15, 2024
“What you do in your cities resonates across the world. When you make your cities green and sustainable, you are not just local heroes, you are global heroes.” Those were the inspiring words that Inger Anderson, Director of the UN.
Adopting Zero Trust Architecture in the Commonwealth of PA
CarahCast
MAY 15, 2024
State and local governments had to adapt quickly to the effects of the pandemic, as workers and residents alike were encouraged to shelter in their homes. This created major challenges for agencies' IT systems and technical support staff. Zero Trust has been widely adopted by agencies and organizations to secure their users, apps, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and workloads, regardless of which networks or cloud resources they're connecting to, where they're located, or how they're connectin
Improving government contact center agent experience with Amazon Connect
AWS Public Sector Blog
MAY 15, 2024
From local school districts to large federal agencies, today’s citizens expect to connect with government services in secure and frictionless ways. Sometimes, there is no single owner responsible for the end-to-end citizen experience, which results in a disconnect and makes it difficult to find information. As generations—young and old—move toward mobile channels and app-based workflows across commercial industries, customers expect a consistent, enjoyable experience when receiving critical gove
Germany’s International University of Applied Sciences automates creation of educational videos using generative AI, serverless on AWS
AWS Public Sector Blog
MAY 15, 2024
With more than 130,000 students, the International University of Applied Sciences (IU) is the largest university in Germany. IU maintains 90 percent of its course content online, with their primary student population consisting of working adults. Through its online programs, IU aims to give people worldwide access to highly individualized education, enabling them to further enrich their lives.
A Guide For Everyone: Accessibility & Inclusivity Inspection Handbook
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Dive into this comprehensive guide to inclusivity and accessibility! This handbook equips you with indispensable insights and practical strategies to ensure every space welcomes all. Whether you're an inspector, designer, or municipal employee, streamline compliance with regulations while fostering genuine inclusivity. From detailed checklists to case studies, we cover every aspect, empowering you to create environments that prioritize accessibility without compromising service.
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