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As West Chicago Cleans The Last Of Its Nuclear Contamination, Residents Exposed Say ‘It’s Not Over’

Next City

A local factory was once the largest producer of thorium in the world. This fall, the “radioactive capital of the Midwest” is doing one last cleanup.

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Vaccines and Vaccinations for COVID Boosters

Disaster Zone blog

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Still feeling good: The US wellness market continues to boom

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Our research shows continued growth of consumer interest in health and wellness, with persistent gaps in certain areas presenting exciting opportunities for companies to serve unmet consumer needs.

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Ports Turn to IT Networks for Visibility into Cargo Data

State Tech Magazine

The supply chain fell apart when hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The disruption delayed sourcing for raw materials, snarled customer delivery and placed shipping companies in difficult situations. In many cases, retailers over-ordered so they wouldn’t be caught short, while consumers turned increasingly to online shopping with an expectation of superfast delivery times.

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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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NYC plan would connect public housing residents to free broadband

GCN

Dubbed “Big Apple Connect,” the citywide proposal for more than 200 developments owned by the city’s housing authority looks to connect 300,000 residents by the end of 2023.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Sidelight | No. 94

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

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.

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Eight imperatives for launching cell and gene therapies

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Companies launching new cell and gene therapies can live up to their promise of transforming patient lives through proper preparation of the market, their products, and internal go-to-market models.

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Cyber modernization too complex for quick fixes, in-house solutions, report says

GCN

State and local agencies feel pressure to quickly overhaul their technologies and processes to stay ahead of adversaries and meet growing IT demands, but they first need an in-depth assessment of strategic costs and other implications.

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Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Has Changed Temporarily. Here’s What It Means For Borrowers

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

As many as 43 million borrowers have federal student loans. Some of these borrowers have gone on to careers in public service, for example, by becoming teachers, firefighters, social workers, or military servicemembers. To encourage public service.

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How carbon markets can help Malaysia achieve its climate targets

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Malaysia has the opportunity to not just meet its climate targets but also support the world through additional sequestration. Acting now to scale carbon markets could help.

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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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Puerto Rico Gets Lashed by Fiona

Disaster Zone blog

Once again the frailty of infrastructure is exposed.

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Developing a customer-centric approach to rare conditions

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Roche Pharmaceuticals’ approach to rare conditions highlights industry efforts to make a difference for patients, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: Using Emergency Management Interns

Disaster Zone blog

An untapped resource available to agencies.

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Digital Challengers on the next frontier: Perspective on Romania

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As CEE economies catch up with Europe’s frontrunners, accelerated digital growth may bring Romania’s digital economy to almost €52 billion by 2030.

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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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Communications Specialist III (Risk Communications), Seattle, WA

Disaster Zone blog

A 32-hour-a-week job in public health.

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The gathering storm: The transformative impact of inflation on the healthcare sector

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Inflation is at record highs and is now blowing through healthcare.

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Head off Hybrid Burnout

GovLoop

Consciously or not, many people have taken a “we just have to get through this” approach to remote or hybrid work, just waiting for things to go back to the way they were. It’s time to let go of that notion, said Guy Cavallo, Chief Information Officer at the Office of Personnel Management. “A lot of our employees have been waiting for the cavalry to come, but it’s not coming,” Cavallo said.

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How distributors can build momentum in a slowdown

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The outperformers in distribution can gain ground during these unique, uncertain times—and enter the recovery poised to create even more value.

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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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How Government Leaders Are Leveraging E-Signature Technology to Meet Hybrid Work Goals

NLC (National League of Cities)

Hybrid work—a concept most senior leaders had never considered before 2020—is now becoming standard practice for several state and local government agencies across the nation. A fact supported by a recent Gallup work poll, which found that post 2022, 53 percent of employees expect to have a hybrid work arrangement, and 24 percent expect to […] Source.

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Bringing Context to Quality of Life Ratings

Barrett & Greene

Yesterday afternoon, at the #ICMA’s annual conference in Columbus Ohio, an announcement was made about an exciting collaboration to advance the use of data in local governments through a new partnership and data network called Government Performance Action and Learning. (GPAL). Its principal founders are #Polco , an on-line community and employee survey company and the University of Wisconsin – Madison’s think-tank, COWS.

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Community engagement examples: September’s inspiring platforms

Citizen Lab

It’s clear that finding a balance between growth, development, and the environment is a key issue for local governments worldwide. Want to see how our clients tackle these issues and co-create solutions with their communities? We find ourselves consistently impressed by the projects launched on our platform. Let’s dive into six recent projects. 1. Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan update (United States) In 2016,… The post <strong>Community engagement examples: September’s inspiring plat

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How AWS supports the 10th anniversary of National Voter Registration Day with digital tools for civic engagement

AWS Public Sector Blog

On September 20, 2022, Americans celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive cross-country effort to register voters ahead of the federal midterm elections. Founded in 2012, National Voter Registration Day is an annual civic holiday on which the nation focuses on registering Americans to exercise their most basic right – the right to vote.

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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

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Prompt for new beginnings

Princeton Public Library

Traditionally, the onset of September brings to mind the return of school. While teachers and parents scramble to make sure everyone is prepared to hit the books, there can be […].

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New report: The economic impact of the new AWS Region in the Middle East

AWS Public Sector Blog

With the launch of the new AWS Middle East (UAE) Region , Amazon Web Services (AWS) released an Economic Impact Study (EIS) that estimates that the new infrastructure region will support an average of 5,984 full-time jobs annually in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the next 15 years through investments of AED 20.1 billion (US $5 billion). The study provides an overview of existing and planned AWS infrastructure investments in UAE, and the economic benefits AWS investments create for the UAE

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Parks and Rec — Episode 121

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

National Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from September 15 through October 15 each year, is a time to celebrate the history, culture, heritage and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. This year’s theme is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation,” and on today’s episode, we’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a park and recreation professional who is playing an integral role when it comes to honoring Hispanic Heritage Month within parks and recreation.

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Digital challengers on the next frontier: Perspective on the Czech Republic within Central and Eastern Europe

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In the Czech Republic, up to €37 billion by 2030 is at stake, primarily from ICT and e-commerce growth in an aspirational scenario.

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Facility Maintenance Trends for 2024: What's Changing in the Industry?

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.

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Charm City steps up digital initiatives

GCN

Baltimore aims to improve delivery of core city services and bring the city in line with established best practices in civic technology.

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Meeting Federal Zero Trust Standard with Microsoft Sensitivity Labels with AvePoint

CarahCast

In January, the White House released Memo M-22-09 that mandated, "Federal security teams and data teams work together to develop data categories and security rules to automatically detect and ultimately block unauthorized access to sensitive information." Simultaneously, there has been a 44% increase in workers' use of collaboration tools since 2019.

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Department of Transportation investing $160M for tech-centric projects

GCN

Two programs, SMART Grants and ATTAIN, will dole out millions over five years as the Biden administration plans a U.S. transportation overhaul.

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A New Way to Hear Your Community | Introducing Zencity 360

zencity

To our dear community of partners in government – we have some big news to share. Today, I’m excited to announce Zencity’s new Platform – Zencity 360 – creating a radically new way for local governments to listen to the communities that they serve and take action to increase trust. Nearing the end of 2022, while we are more globally connected than ever, we are nonetheless most impacted by the communities in which we live.

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Efficiency and Sustainability: Leveraging Digital Solutions in Facility Operations

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.