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‘The world is watching.’ Alabama executes inmate using nitrogen gas

GCN

The state opted for the method following a botched execution of the same inmate in 2022. Two more states have since adopted the until now never tried method.

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Author Talks: Moshik Temkin on power, purpose, and the public good

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Today’s changing world calls for bold leadership. Moshik Temkin explores the traits of dynamic leaders in history and how they worked with power—or in opposition to it—to meet the moment.

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AI is helping police solve more crimes, but some are still worried

GCN

At a recent Senate hearing, concerns were raised about false arrests and how little is known about the accuracy of some AI products.

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A different high-growth story: The unique challenges of climate tech

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Capital-intensive, sustainable businesses offer growth on a scale achieved by technology juggernauts of recent decades. But they face a different set of challenges. Here’s how they can overcome them.

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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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We Want to Hear From You: Supporting Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Needs in Higher Education

Homeroom

By: Roberto Rodriguez, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development. If you need suicide or mental health-related crisis support, or are worried about someone else, please call or text 988 or visit the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s chat to connect with a trained crisis counselor. The need for mental Continue Reading The post We Want to Hear From You: Supporting Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Needs in Higher Education appeared first on

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Lessons from a successful cloud journey: Empathy, community, and a smart approach to value

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In this interview, the CIO and the director of infrastructure and user services group at the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) emphasize the need to place people—not only technology—at the center of cloud transformations.

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Asia at the forefront of global change: On the cusp of a new era

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Global forces are pushing the world into a new period in which rules will have to change fundamentally. In these uncertain yet exciting times, Asia is poised to lead the way.

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Groundwater levels are falling worldwide — but there are solutions

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New research shows how to protect the aquifers that hold most of the world’s fresh water.

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A flight plan for everyone

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Senior airline executive and inclusion advocate Michael Swiatek outlines the changes required to enhance travel experiences for those with disabilities.

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AWS Marketplace now available in the AWS Secret Region

AWS Public Sector Blog

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the launch of AWS Marketplace in the AWS Secret Region, an expansion of the AWS Marketplace for the US Intelligence Community (ICMP) program. First deployed in 2016 , ICMP is a digital catalog with software listings from independent software vendors (ISVs) that makes it easy for customers in the intelligence community (IC) to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on AWS.

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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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The Earned Income Tax Credit: An Underutilized Tool to Fight Poverty

NLC (National League of Cities)

On Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day, let’s not leave billions of dollars in EITC benefit on the table. Filer benefits of around $2,500 (as of 2022) can provide greater financial stability and drive positive health outcomes for residents in your communities.

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Digital health in the Asia-Pacific: Making services more sustainable

AWS Public Sector Blog

Healthcare providers need fresh solutions to the challenge of rising chronic illness such as cardiovascular disease, ageing populations, and unequal access to health services if they’re to deliver long-term care that improves patient outcomes. They need sustainable solutions to address affordability. Take the Asia-Pacific region, where spending on healthcare per person is now 80 percent higher than it was in 2009.

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Review: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall VF50 Helps Federal Agencies Protect Many Assets

FedTech Magazine

As the federal government works to improve its customer experience, it’s discovering the challenges that come with complex, always-on environments. Agencies are building complicated hybrid environments that include on-premises and cloud assets, legacy equipment, public-facing websites and more. Those assets and that complexity allow the government to serve more citizens more efficiently, but they also expose agencies to additional risk and create a larger attack surface for cybercriminals.

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IRS gears up to launch Direct File pilot

GCN

The pilot will only be available on a limited basis to certain taxpayers.

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

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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How City Leaders Are Using Public Finance for Racial Equity

NLC (National League of Cities)

Written in collaboration with Lourdes Germán, executive director, the Public Finance Initiative. Due to unprecedented federal investments through bills like the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), many city leaders started to center equity and racial equity in novel ways in their approach to federal aid, expenditure decisions, and public finance.

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Top Government IT Jobs: Find Your Dream Role Today

Careers in Government

Unlock the future with Government IT Jobs at Careers In Government. Explore cutting-edge opportunities and shape your tech career in public service. The post Top Government IT Jobs: Find Your Dream Role Today appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Government grants are complicated and often beyond the capacity of small organizations to manage

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

This article, " ‘The EPA needs to humble itself’: why some US non-profits are turning down agency funds ," in the Guardian makes a good point that government grants come with a variety of requirements that often exceed the capacity of nonprofits to manage and comply with. I joked on a grant I ran that was via the Federal Historic Preservation Fund, that if you don't do it right, you end up in Leavenworth.

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Linden, NJ Deployed A School Guard Application Module With GovPilot

GovPilot

Linden City, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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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Top Government IT Jobs: Find Your Dream Role Today

Careers in Government

Unlock the future with Government IT Jobs at Careers In Government. Explore cutting-edge opportunities and shape your tech career in public service.

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Middletown, NJ Deployed Train Station Parking Permit Module With GovPilot

GovPilot

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

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Roxbury, NJ Deployed Work Order and Asset Management Modules With GovPilot

GovPilot

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

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Union, NJ Deployed A Canvassing Module With GovPilot

GovPilot

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

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Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness

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