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How Prioritizing Racial Equity Can Build Family Wealth

NLC (National League of Cities)

Many city leaders in the U.S. make it a priority to build thriving and equitable communities in which all residents have opportunities to build wealth.

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A K-Pop Wave Is Transforming A São Paulo Neighborhood – For Better And For Worse

Next City

São Paulo’s Korean consulate wants to frame Bom Retiro as a new Koreatown. But residents fear these moves could erase other local immigrant cultures.

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The next frontier in risk efficiency

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As global risks increase and economic uncertainty persists, the risk functions within the financial services industry must continue to evolve talent to ensure organizational resiliency.

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Hybrid and Remote Work Present New Challenges for Government Managers

State Tech Magazine

Proper facilities management is essential for any organization to keep employees safe and working environments functional. After all, it’s what ensures your physical spaces and assets can support your organization’s needs. Given its importance, state and local governments would benefit from modernizing their facilities management practices to optimize efficiency.

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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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Cracking the growth code: The ten rules of growth explained

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Experts behind the rules of value-creating growth discuss how leaders can apply these insights to their growth strategies.

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Better ID management could help DMVs become ‘departments of citizen engagement’

GCN

Modernizing legacy technology, embracing self service and easing cross-agency authentication can help departments of motor vehicles provide better and more efficient customer experience.

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Banning TikTok could weaken personal cybersecurity

GCN

TikTok restrictions could lead to individuals engaging in risky digital behavior to circumvent mobile app bans, potentially exposing their networks and data to bad actors, an expert warns.

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?4 Secret Ways To Maximize Views and Engagement for Your Library’s TikTok Videos

Super Library Marketing

Watch this video The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 185: The best way to learn is by doing, right? I have been extremely active on TikTok recently, as I try to figure out the algorithm. And I sure did learn some things! In the episode, I reveal the four specific things you can do to make certain your library’s TikTok videos get noticed. Plus we give away kudos to the Longview Public Library.

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Decarbonizing the chemical industry

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Meeting decarbonization targets requires reducing CO2 emissions from the difficult-to-abate chemical industry. The German chemical industry exemplifies what can be done if four levers are pulled.

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Creating satellite communications data analytics pipelines with AWS serverless technologies

AWS Public Sector Blog

Satellite communications (satcom) networks typically offer a rich set of performance metrics, such as signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and bandwidth delivered by remote terminals on land, sea, or air. Customers can use performance metrics to detect network and terminal anomalies and identify trends to impact business outcomes, such as improving service level agreements (SLA).

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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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FCC proposes rule to boost cell service from space

GCN

The proposed rule would help satellite operators and terrestrial network service providers work together to expand coverage, particularly in rural, unserved and underserved areas.

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S34 Episode 02: Careers for New College Graduates

ParkTalk podcast

Marissa Kula, a Naperville Park District staff member, tells how a part-time position in customer service at the Park District opened doors to new career opportunities for her in the field of parks and recreation. Marissa Kula, a Naperville Park District staff member, tells how a part-time position in customer service at the Park District opened doors to new career opportunities for her in the field of parks and recreation.

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NSF Nears Its Goal of a Prototype Open Knowledge Network Through Funding

FedTech Magazine

The National Science Foundation plans to build an integrated data infrastructure to enable artificial intelligence solutions to a variety of societal challenges. NSF is partnering with five other agencies to establish the Prototype Open Knowledge Network, which begins with a $20 million funding opportunity that will result in a prototype. An open knowledge network is a publicly accessible set of interconnected data repositories and associated knowledge graphs.

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South African Cities Show Commitment to Accelerate Water Resilience at 2023 UN Water Conference

The City Fix

South Africa’s cities are economic engines, drawing workers across the country and the continent. Of the country’s 58.8 million population, 68% live in urban areas. Between 2000 and 2014, urban area in South Africa expanded by 1,464 km2. Population projections.

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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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Ready, set, launch! Celebrating three of CitizenLab’s newest cities in the United States from coast to coast

Citizen Lab

Local governments are constantly seeking new ways to engage with their communities. In recent years, community engagement platforms have become vital tools for local governments to connect with their residents. And let us tell you, we are constantly inspired by the achievements of the 400+ CitizenLab communities that have made two-way communication and inclusivity a top priority.

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CISA releases updated guidance for zero trust security architectures

GCN

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is encouraging increased automation and enhanced security for access controls in its latest roadmap for agencies and organizations working to achieve zero trust.

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Rutland Herald: Good Signs - GovPilot Improving City's Efficiency & Services | GovPilot

GovPilot

When it comes to city government, most folks are quick to criticize but slow with a compliment. File this column in the latter category.

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DHS seeks solutions to ‘dark swarms’ of drones

GCN

The Department of Homeland Security wants to continue countering illicit drone activity, particularly among unmanned aerial devices that are difficult to spot.

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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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Opportunities to turn a corner on federal employee engagement and satisfaction

Partnership for Public Service

Much like other sectors, the federal workforce faced uncertainty throughout 2022. Agencies were considering how to balance the needs of their mission and employee health in the midst of the pandemic while employees had to contend with a strained economy and changing workplace expectations. The 2022 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® rankings , which measure whether employees believe their organization is a good place to work and whether they are satisfied with their jobs and agencies

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Turning the heat up on election security

GCN

With the 2024 presidential election rapidly approaching, Arizona’s secretary of state pushes to protect election systems from outside threats.