Next City

JUNE 28, 2023

In New York’s third-largest city, locals are sick of skyrocketing bills and dirty fuel sources. They’re fighting against long odds for the public to own the grid.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JUNE 28, 2023

Arts education can be a powerful tool for youth and community development. By using art as a vehicle, cities have been able to encourage social connection, incorporate youth voices into community-wide conversations, and help young people develop their identities.

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zencity

JUNE 28, 2023

At the ICMA Local Government Reimagined Conference in Long Beach, California, Zencity hosted a roundtable discussion with several attendees to discuss the concept of trust between local government and its community. As a result of the conversation, I have been reconciling several thoughts centered around trust; specifically, as a local government manager, do you build, earn or empower trust?

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

Despite meaningful progress, achieving workplace equity has proved challenging. Addressing intersectional communities—such as Black, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani women—could yield far-reaching benefits.

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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.

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GovLoop

JUNE 28, 2023

The idea of a faceless government bureaucrat seems like a permanent fixture in the American imagination. And yet it’s so wrong. I’ve been covering the government beat for 30 years, writing about the technologies, programs and policies that serve as the cogs and gears of government. Along the way, I’ve learned one important lesson: What makes government work, in fact, are the so-called faceless bureaucrats.

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Disaster Zone blog

JUNE 28, 2023

It is up to us to improve the composition of our workforce.

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Homeroom

JUNE 28, 2023

By: David Greenberg & Dr. Linh Dang The challenges we face in today’s education landscape rarely have simple policy solutions. The youth mental health crisis, insufficient community and family engagement, and lack of access to early childhood learning are only a handful of the complex issues that require innovative strategies that extend beyond the school Continue Reading The post Community Schools: Fostering Innovation and Transformation appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Super Library Marketing

JUNE 28, 2023

The Library Marketing Show, Episode 195 Your library’s digital signage is every bit as important as the print signs and posters you put up. But how can you maximize the effectiveness of your digital signs? I have five tips to help you get the most out of that incredibly valuable space, all learned during my time with the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library.

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State Tech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

A traditional three-tiered data center architecture with separate infrastructure for networking, processing and storage remains the norm. But for agencies seeking to modernize their legacy data centers, a transition to a software-defined data center can unlock a number of important benefits. Here are five things to know about SDDCs. 1. What Is a Software-Defined Data Center?

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JUNE 28, 2023

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month and in cities across the country, the impact that gun violence has on communities tops the list of what keeps elected officials up at night.

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GCN

JUNE 28, 2023

Artificial intelligence could be used to generate content intended to manipulate people. Addressing this problem means understanding how communication works to influence people.

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 28, 2023

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional Information Agency Name: Office of Naval Research Description: The Department of Defense Manufacturing Technology Program (ManTech) is an investment program aimed at ensuring the Defense Department maintains essential manufacturing capabilities.

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Princeton Public Library

JUNE 28, 2023

Have you ever wondered what happens when you return a book to the library? How does that book go from being checked out on your card to returning to its place on our shelves? Here’s a peek behind the drop box door to show you how this happens.

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 28, 2023

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

Boards of directors play an important role in helping companies navigate economic uncertainty. Collaboration among CEOs, boards, and owners helps effectively manage today’s complex business environment.

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GCN

JUNE 28, 2023

COMMENTARY | Reliable and scalable emergency response, citation management and crime analysis technologies give responders the data they need quickly and accurately.

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 28, 2023

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GCN

JUNE 28, 2023

COMMENTARY | Public servants from coast to coast share their advice on how to successfully hire and retain government talent.

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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 28, 2023

Local government is in need of updated cloud technology to efficiently implement council project management, with the potential of funding from the Levelling Up fund Time is gradually running out for local government to invest £4.8 billion of Levelling Up funding. By the 2024 and 2025 deadlines, councils across the UK are required to use awarded funds to deliver 216 projects which include two £50 million schemes to create a new tramline in Cardiff and transform Morecambe seafront in Lancashire.

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GCN

JUNE 28, 2023

Wisconsin’s successful migration of its occupational licensing system to the cloud now includes business licenses.

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GCN

JUNE 28, 2023

Key Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate warned that tweaked language in a new Commerce Department rule could lay the groundwork for TikTok’s proposal to store U.S. users’ data in the country.

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