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Citizens Benefit from Application Modernization and Identity Management

State Tech Magazine

Code for America advocates easing the citizen experience in clearing criminal records when appropriate. “A criminal record can be a life sentence to poverty, creating barriers to jobs, housing, education and more,” the nonprofit notes on its website. But Code for America has found that the petition processes “to clear criminal records in most states is complicated and burdensome.

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Updating your course reading lists? Check out our essential reading recommendations for Public Policy, Politics and Social Policy from Policy & Politics

Policy & Politics Journal blog

by Sarah Brown and Elizabeth Koebele All articles featured in this blog post are free to access until 31 October 2024 It’s that time of year again when course syllabi are updated with fresh research.

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What does the future hold for India?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

This may be India’s century. We look ahead at seven trends likely to shape the country for years to come—and help it achieve its development goals.

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Cyber Hygiene Fixes for the Overconfident Agency

FedTech Magazine

There exists a major disconnect between the trust most agencies put in their current cybersecurity strategies and their actual ability to defend themselves. While 88 percent of global IT and security leaders feel confident in their organizations’ ability to manage cyber risk, 51 percent report that more than half of their cyber incidents were due to poor cyber hygiene, according to an April study from ExtraHop.

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2025 Business Owner Survey: Guide for Cities, Counties, and State Agencies

The 2025 Business Owner Survey delivers key insights for cities, counties, and state agencies working to enhance online services. Top insights: 97% of business owners say digital access to government services is essential. Licensing and tax processes remain outdated, slowing efficiency and increasing administrative burdens. Younger entrepreneurs expect fully online, self-service options, signaling a need for modernization.

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Supply chain ‘goes rouge’: Inside Coty’s makeover

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Coty chief global supply chain officer Graeme Carter explains how the beauty company’s people-first approach to digital and AI is helping it reach its goals.

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Pedestrian deaths finally dipped in 2023

GCN

A new report shows some progress in improving safety for people traveling by foot, but the number of pedestrian fatalities is still far higher than it was before the pandemic.

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The ‘evergreen economy’: Harnessing the power of healthy longevity

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Economist Andrew J. Scott, author of The 100-Year Life and The Longevity Imperative, discusses the opportunity for positive and profound change in an aging society.

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Driving Change: A Mid-Year Reflection from Community Progress

Center for Community Progress

Dear friends and colleagues, As we enter the second half of 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on a few remarkable accomplishments Community Progress achieved in the first six months of this year. My time as President & CEO has been an incredible journey so far, so I hope you’ll join me in celebrating these inspiring wins for community revitalization.

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America’s biggest education experiment is happening in Houston. Could it change U.S. schools?

GCN

The controversial reforms underway in Houston ISD rival the biggest U.S. education experiments—and could impact schools across the nation.

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Expanding Opportunity for Low-Wage Workers through Systems Alignment

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

Low wage workers are core to the U.S. economy and often serve in vital front-line occupations related to childcare, food service, retail, personal services, transportation, and agriculture. Women and people of color, especially Black and Hispanic residents, comprise a large portion of the low-wage workforce and often face numerous barriers that hinder their ability to move up to better jobs.

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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The road AHEAD: Maryland to be a test-subject state in new federal hospital model

GCN

The federal AHEAD model aims to help participating states implement what’s called a total cost of care model, in which states take responsibility and accountability for health outcomes of their patients.

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The Town of Rockport, ME Deployed a Plumbing Permit Module With GovPilot

GovPilot

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