NLC (National League of Cities)
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
At the National League of Cities (NLC) 99th annual City Summit, almost 4,000 municipal leaders, staff and advocates gathered in Atlanta to learn, listen and network. From the General Sessions to workshops, the message was clear: Local leaders are on the frontlines and instrumental in shaping their communities.
GCN
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
A report from the Government Accountability Office identified 27 grants not “intended to primarily support cybersecurity activities” that state and local governments could tap for critical funding—if they have grant writing expertise.
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GovLoop
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
When data novices find themselves stumped, they often waste no time in calling a data expert. Soon enough, the problem is solved. But what did they learn? It’s like the adage about giving someone a fish vs. teaching them to fish for themselves. That’s why Scott Beliveau, Principal Innovation Architect at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, recommends that data experts give novices an opportunity to work through problems on their own.
GCN
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
As business districts look for ways to revive economies weakened by long-gone office workers, cities are testing pop-up shops to reduce vacant retail space and give small business owners a launch platform.
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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.
FedTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The U.S. Army Cyber School trains the Army’s cyberwarfare workforce, often in classified spaces on a dedicated network. Between 900 and 1,000 soldiers are in-house at any given moment for training that lasts between 20 and 40 weeks. “Our classes are like a conveyer belt,” says Todd Boudreau, deputy commandant of the Cyber School, part of the Army’s Cyber Center of Excellence.
GCN
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg highlighted a low airline cancellation rate, airport upgrades and the hiring of more air traffic controllers. He also cautioned that funding squabbles in Congress could hurt progress.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.
Professional Grant Writer
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Many nonprofits are excited to get started with grant writing. They’re working under the assumption that as soon as they get out the. The post Grant writing success takes consistent effort appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
Disaster Zone blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
What progressive states are doing with the technology.
NLC (National League of Cities)
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
By Shelley Dickstein, City Manager for Dayton, Ohio When city leaders learned Dayton would receive around $138 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, I was both thrilled and scared—thrilled that our community and city government would benefit from a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but scared that deadlines and competing priorities might push our plan toward […] Source
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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.
Disaster Zone blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
City manager asks for emergency declaration.
GCN
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Route Fifty is proud to participate in the Rising Star Awards, a program that recognizes innovative, early-career individuals who are already having an outsized impact in the government IT community.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Renewable natural gas plays a role in reducing emissions—scaling it is one potential near-term action on the journey to decarbonization.
Disaster Zone blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
We can be our own worst enemy.
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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.
GovCast
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Part of tackling defense and national security challenges requires engaging academia, developing the workforce, and bringing in the next commercial technical capability or process. That’s the aim of the Technology Advancement Center, a nonprofit innovating around some of the Pentagon’s toughest cybersecurity and technology challenges. CEO Gregg Smith, a longstanding technology leader, discusses how the organization fits into some of the Defense Department’s newest strategies such as those around
GovLoop
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Know When Engagement Matters (and Doesn’t) Agencies develop many digital tools for constituent engagement, but sometimes the best response is…silence. Is it better to hear complaints about a city’s garbage pickup or hear no complaints at all? According to Summer Xiao , Deputy CIO in Houston’s Project Management Office, “The public actually doesn’t want to engage with you.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Employing ethnocultural minorities could help many companies simultaneously close talent gaps and deliver inclusive growth.
AccessE11
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Uncovering the Challenge In the landscape of local government, municipal staff satisfaction presents a significant yet often underappreciated challenge. Having a revolving door of dissatisfied employees not only disrupts the continuity of service but also imposes considerable financial and operational strains. A study by the Center for State and Local Government Excellence found that 54% of governments reported an increase in employee turnover rates in recent years, highlighting the pervasive na
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Why political defeat sometimes unleashes grief and grievances: A political scientist shares what you can do to reframe feelings of loss.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
-- " H Street NE nightlife district, failing? " One of the problems with nightlife districts in DC is that retail wise they are unbalanced, focused on the night (not like how Wrigleyville by the Cubs Stadium changed once the Cubs moved from daytime to night time games; the retail was pushed out by taverns etc., see It's Hardly Sportin' ). The problem is that even though we talk about restaurant or sports events patrons (like attendees of baseball games) also spending money on retail as part of t
GovPilot
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Almost everyone can empathize with the frustration caused when local construction projects seem to take forever to complete, especially government workers. Why are some roads blocked off for months while construction seems to be halted, making constituents take detours to work in the morning? Local governments often meet endless impasses in the completion of local projects from inspector delays, inspection errors, or inefficient communication between involved parties.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
When I first was into the idea of reintroducing streetcars into American cities, I favored re-adopting the heritage streetcar vehicle (" A National Mall-focused heritage (replica) streetcar service to serve visitors is a way bigger idea ," 2013). But maybe 15+ years ago, I had a conversation with Dan Malouff ( Beyond DC ), and he made the point that for a lot of people that might mean that streetcars are dowdy and old fashioned.
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Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera
Citizen Lab
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Traditionally, community engagement has been compartmentalized into offline and online methods, often treated as distinct and separate elements. However, the evolving needs and preferences of the public call for a paradigm shift. It's time to blend these worlds, for instance by using digital engagement platforms as enhancers of offline community engagement.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
I hadn't seen my brother, who lives in Florida, for many many years. He came to see me, all too briefly, when I was in the hospital two weeks ago. As men do, we didn't express dying love for each other, we just talked about stuff. One of the points he made is that why are so many state governments focusing on legalizing drugs (" How America got high as a kite ," Financial Times ).
GCN
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
People who get an education while serving time are less likely to return to prison and more likely to enter the job market, an analysis finds.
GovPilot
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The NJ Township expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
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This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. Insights into outsourcing collaborations, digital twins, safety enhancements, and the broader industry evolution highlight the critical adaptation needed.
GCN
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Canceled projects threaten more than half the offshore wind capacity under contract with states.
GovPilot
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The NJ Borough expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
Grant Consulting Services, LLC
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Erate Steps – Part I: Needs Assessment & Competitive Bidding With the outbreak of COVID-19 and the demands of digital learning, changes had to be put in place so we could communicate while in lockdown. The increase in demand due to our changing technology needs continues to be a fundamental necessity. Erate provides funding for internal infrastructure equipment like switches and access points that schools and libraries need to provide wireless Internet access.
GovPilot
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The FL city expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI Director of Loss Control & Risk Management
This session is designed to unveil the transformative potential of digital solutions in reshaping conventional practices, offering a roadmap towards greener and more efficient facilities regardless of municipality size. Attendees will learn: Insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies in sustainable facility management. Practical knowledge to effectively incorporate digital solutions for operational efficiency.
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