It’s Time for City Planners To Be Proactive About Church Property Transitions
Next City
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Around the country, churches are closing, downsizing and selling their real estate. Urban planners need to be prepared.
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CISA, OMB, ONCD and Microsoft collaborate on new logging playbook for Federal agencies
Microsoft Public Sector
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
As part of our efforts to increase security defaults and follow the principle of secure by design, we are happy to share that a feature change initiated by Microsoft engineering will enable more logging capabilities for Purview Audit (Standard). We have worked closely with the Executive Office of the President (EOP), the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to prioritize this effort for U.S. government customers.
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Trust in government, and opportunities to rebuild it
GCN
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Confidence in state and local government may have been waning in recent years, but there are ways communities can help to bolster their resident’s faith in them.
Adopting AI at speed and scale: The 4IR push to stay competitive
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
AI has brought the Fourth Industrial Revolution to an inflection point, and manufacturers must choose a path forward: innovate, accelerate, or follow fast.
The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook
Advertiser: Noratek
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.
States clash over what responsible AI looks like
GCN
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
While some states are still establishing task forces and preparing to take advantage of the tech, others are more hesitant, warning of job losses and federal influence on a nascent industry.
How generative AI could revitalize profitability for telcos
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The new technology offers the sector a real opportunity to reverse its stagnant fortunes. But seizing it will require embracing innovation and agility to an unprecedented degree.
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Deploying generative AI in US state governments: Pilot, scale, adopt
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
States could have much to gain from using generative AI tools in their operations. A low-risk strategy may be to test some applications while preparing a longer-term implementation plan.
The Shocking Results of a New Survey May Have You Completely Rethinking Your Library’s Social Media Strategy
Super Library Marketing
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 229 I was shocked by the results of a new Pew Research Center survey. The survey asked adults in the U.S. which social media platform they used the most. And the top result was NOT Facebook! Get the topline results and an action step to use for your library marketing in this episode. Plus, kudos go to a library that received an award for the 17th year in a row!
Healthcare in Latin America: What are consumers looking for?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A survey of more than 4,200 people paints a picture of typical healthcare consumers in Latin America, including their tendency to defer care and their desire for more convenient settings of care.
Balancing Housing Supply and the Risk of Displacement
NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Cities, towns, and villages nationwide are facing staggering housing shortages, significantly impacting the affordability, growth, and livability of their communities. In response, municipalities have undertaken diverse initiatives to increase housing supply, including streamlining development processes, zoning reforms, and fostering strategic partnerships with private entities and non-profits.
7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities
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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.
Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, January 2024
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The global economy was more resilient than anticipated in 2023, but there were patchy bright spots; 2024 brings further ambiguity.
No fare! Free bus rides raise questions of fairness, viability.
GCN
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The strategy is especially helpful to lower-paid workers, but it might not be sustainable.
What it will take for telcos to unlock value from network APIs
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Network APIs offer telcos a chance to finally generate sizable returns on their massive 5G investments, but doing so will require changing some of their traditional ways of doing business.
8 states move to ban utilities from using customer money for lobbying
GCN
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Utilities have come under fire for lobbying to stall climate policies and keep fossil fuel plants running.
Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments
Advertiser: Noratek
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.
Enhancing Data Integrity: A Guide for State and Local Governments
State Tech Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
An organization that relies on data will be only as good as its data, and data is only as good as the method of collection, storage and use. From this reality stems many a government agency’s information woes. And the damage done by bad data has only become more potent with the rise of generative AI. If such systems are trained on bad information, bad outcomes are a foregone conclusion.
NEW SPECIAL ISSUE BLOG SERIES ON POLICY EXPERTISE IN TIMES OF CRISIS. BLOG 5: Expert perspectives on the changing dynamics of policy advisory systems: the COVID-19 crisis and policy learning in Belgium and Australia
Policy & Politics Journal blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Special issue blog series on Policy Expertise in Times of Crisis Marleen Easton, Jennifer Yarnold, Valerie Vervaenen, Jasper De Paepe & Brian Head Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical role of expert advice in shaping policy responses globally.
They Key To Improving Transparency In Local Government From GovPilot
GovPilot
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
One of the most strenuous tasks that local government officials must face on a daily basis is keeping constituents on their side. It is a necessity that constituents feel heard and supported by leadership, and an important ingredient to this is to build trust and honesty in this relationship. There are numerous benefits to creating this sense of transparency within communities.
New AI brain scan can determine whether a brain is male or female
Open Access Government - Technology News
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
An artificial intelligence model can determine with over 90% accuracy which gender a brain scan belongs to Sanford Medicine researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that enhances the understanding of sex-based variances in the human brain. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Feb. 19, this study enhances the understanding of the brain’s mechanisms and could help to treat neuropsychiatric disorders.
ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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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.
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