Fri.Mar 15, 2024

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Supreme Court clarifies when public officials can block citizens on social media

GCN

The Supreme Court unanimously found in a pair of cases that whether a government official can block a constituent on their personal social media account hinges on if a post is a state action or is private conduct.

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6 foundational capabilities you need for generative AI

AWS Public Sector Blog

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is easy to use—and that’s what makes the technology so exciting. But it’s important not to confuse ease of use with effortless deployment. The value of generative AI is inextricably linked to the technology’s reliability and traceability, as described in our earlier blog post, Generative AI: Understand the challenges to realize the opportunities.

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988 currently doesn't use geolocation services. Counties want to change that.

GCN

Counties are pushing for Congress to pass legislation that will require calls be routed based on location. Wireless carriers are already working with the federal government to start doing that.

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Top 5 Moments from Congressional City Conference

NLC (National League of Cities)

At the 2024 Congressional City Conference (CCC), more than 3,000 local leaders gathered in Washington, DC to learn, network and advocate for local priorities.

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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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Working-class people rarely have a seat ‘at the legislative table’ in state capitols

GCN

The dearth of working-class legislators raises concerns that economic challenges such as wage stagnation and the rising cost of living will get short shrift in state capitols.

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The CEO’s secret to successful leadership: CEO Excellence revisited

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Three McKinsey senior partners—and, now, international best-selling authors—reflect on the far-reaching impact of their book, CEO Excellence, two years after its release.

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Unpacking the American Rescue Plan’s ‘Revenue Loss’ Provision for Local Governments

NLC (National League of Cities)

This update provides new insights into how large local governments have used SLFRF dollars over the past three years to foster an equitable economic recovery from COVID-19 and their progress to date in obligating these funds in time for the Treasury’s impending December 2024 deadline.

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Sunshine Week brings attention to state efforts to overhaul open records laws

GCN

As technology renders decades-old open records policies obsolete, states look to overhaul them. It is pitting government officials against good-government groups and reporters.

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How civic learning can inspire future generations of public servants

Partnership for Public Service

Students, teachers and community members across the country have been participating in hundreds of events to recognize Civic Learning Week. This annual event raises awareness about how “ civic learning is needed to ensure each and every person across this country has the necessary tools to engage as members of our self-governing society.” Civic engagement can include voting, attending political events, posting about elections and civic issues on social media, and volunteering as poll watchers or

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Strengthening data governance in US public health agencies

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

US public sector agencies offer valuable lessons on how public health agencies can approach data governance in a holistic way.

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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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Rutland, VT Deployed IT Ticketing Module With GovPilot

GovPilot

Rutland, VT expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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The 2024 Cyber Agenda: Urgency Drives Innovation

GovLoop

In the past three years, the federal government has increased its efforts to advance cybersecurity technology and strategy. The Biden administration laid out its agenda in the May 2021 Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (EO), then offered a more sweeping vision in the March 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy. Although cyber innovations will come largely from industry and academia, the federal government is attempting to bolster those efforts by offering technical guidance

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