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5 Steps to Accelerate Your Advocacy After NLC’s 2025 Congressional City Conference

NLC (National League of Cities)

We just wrapped another incredible Congressional City Conference (CCC)! Held at the Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C. from March 10-12, CCC welcomed more than 2,800 attendees to engage on policy, learn from experts and make connections.

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Packaging: The underrated performance and value driver

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

At leading consumer companies, packaging decisions enable margin and revenue gains through improved customer experience and operational excellence. Five approaches should be on the C-suites agenda.

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3 African Cities Restore Nature To Revitalize Their Rivers

The City Fix

Africas cities, from large metropolises to smaller towns, are increasingly characterized by growing urban sprawl. Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, is expanding by about 2,000 people and 5 hectares (10 football fields) every day, according to a World Bank estimate. Kumasi, an intermediary.

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How NLC’s Filling the Gap Tool Helps Communities Unlock Housing Finance

NLC (National League of Cities)

Housing availability and affordability remain critical challenges for communities across the nation. These challenges stem from various interrelated factors, including construction and development hurdles, the need for land use and regulatory modernization, infrastructure and workforce gaps and financing barriers.

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How Gilbert, AZ Prepares for the Future While Protecting What Makes It Great

A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain. By adopting the GovOS Tax & Compliance suite, the Town: Increased compliance from 40% to 90% Generated over $85K in new revenue Has a single digital system to manage tasks more efficiently With a centralized hub for short-term rental registration and enforcement, Gilbert balances tourism and community needs.

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AWS Marketplace assessed ‘Awardable’ for DoD work in the P1 Solutions Marketplace

AWS Public Sector Blog

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce that AWS Marketplace has received Awardable status in the Department of Defense (DoD) Platform One (P1) Solutions Marketplace. This designation enables DoD organizations to readily access and procure solutions through AWS Marketplace using established acquisition pathways. Mission-critical access The P1 Solutions Marketplace is a digital repository of post-competition, five-minute long readily-awardable pitch videos, which address the governments

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New quantum operating system sets the way for practical quantum networks

Open Access Government - Technology News

Researchers from the Quantum Internet Alliance (QIA), including teams from TU Delft, QuTech, the University of Innsbruck, INRIA, and CNRS, have developed the first-ever operating system designed specifically for quantum networks This research was recently published in the journal Nature and is set to revolutionise how quantum networks are programmed and used, bringing us closer to the reality of a fully operational quantum internet.

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UK cyber sector surges as DSIT newsletter highlights growth and nitiatives

Open Access Government - Technology News

DSIT’s March 2025 newsletter reveals a surging UK cyber sector, boasting 12% growth and thousands of new jobs. Funding initiatives, skills programs, and public engagement campaigns highlight the nation’s commitment to digital security and inclusion The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has released its March 2025 cybersecurity newsletter, detailing significant growth within the UK’s cyber sector and outlining a range of initiatives aimed at bolstering dig