What does policymaking look like?
Paul Cairney
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
This post first appeared on the UK Public Policy Design blog. See also: 5 images of the policy process and more discussion of the turtle image.
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AI, sensors enhance wildfire detection
GCN
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
A pilot program in Oregon’s Willamette Valley will test how well artificial intelligence-enabled sensors can identify and characterize wildfires, which will help with responder resource allocation and boost community resilience. Public Safety
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Disruption and innovation in US auto financing
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FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The relatively stable auto-financing market appears poised for change as strong demand draws the attention of a broad range of attackers. Insights on Financial Services Banking United States
How Baltimore Engaged Disenfranchised Communities In Its Transportation Planning
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FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel replacement project would run through a Black community that had already been divided by a highway. Here’s how the city carried out an effective public engagement process
ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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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.
SCP 181: Camp Websites We Like
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FEBRUARY 16, 2023
SHOW NOTES Chris has a list of camp websites that he likes certain things about. This is the first time Curt has seen them. You’ll hear what the guys like about each of these sites…and a few things they don’t like.
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Don’t Miss New Infrastructure Grants Coming Soon
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FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Since President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law over one year ago, his Administration has hit the ground running to deliver investments that change people’s lives for the better and get America moving again.
New Library Marketer Shares Her Winning TikTok Success Secrets!
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FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Francesca Castro has been visiting libraries for as long as she can remember. “My My mother took me to children’s programs at the public library when I was very young,” recalled Francesca.
SCP 182: The ACA National Conference is Next Week!
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SHOW NOTES The guys will be at the ACA conference in Orlando next week. They talk about the sessions they may attend, their session (and possible giveaways), and what they’ll be doing for fun around Orlando.
Tech disruption powers smart city expansion
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Cloud, inexpensive sensors and low-powered wide-area networks are giving smaller cities a way to build real solutions for both staff and residents. Cloud & Infrastructure
Treasury Reopens Help Line Ahead of April SLFRF Filing Deadline
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On February 14, the U.S. Department of Treasury notified all State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds grantees that the contact center many small and rural cities, towns and villages rely on for guidance will re-open on February 21, 2023. The contact center previously shut down in October 2022.
The Power of Relationships for the Lonely Grant Writer
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If you listen to the Fundraising HayDay podcast or know me some other way, you will quickly learn that I am an EXTRA extrovert. People are my passion, my jam, my lifeblood. As far as I am concerned, friends and quality relationships make the world go round.
Are Grant Professionals Ethical?
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Whether you are a grant professional, grant writer, or you work with one, have you ever wondered about ethics? Sure, there’s the rare story about the grant writer impersonator who gets paid by the nonprofit and claims they submitted and received state grant awards, only to pocket the money.
VR map tracks ‘silent killer’ of extreme heat
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A 3-D map of Washington, D.C., overlaid with temperature data illustrates urban heat islands and shows neighborhoods that are most at risk. Emerging Tech
Where to Start for Resources for City Leaders Addressing Homelessness
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Opinion: Workforce housing essential for CT economic growth
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As appeared in the CT Post on February 16th, 2023, written by Joe Carbone For decades, the American workforce system has addressed challenges that served as barriers to career attainment.
Why you should apply to the Mission Support Leadership Program
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If you are a forward-thinking and innovative acquisitions, HR, financial management or IT employees working at the GS-12 to GS-14 level, the Partnership’s Mission Support Leadership Program may be right for you.
How data from connected cars can improve traffic safety
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Information gathered from vehicle sensors can efficiently inform decisions about road safety strategies. Data & Analytics
Don’t Miss New Infrastructure Grants Coming Soon
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Since President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law over one year ago, his Administration has hit the ground running to deliver investments that change people’s lives for the better and get America moving again.
Into all problem-solving, a little dissent must fall
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
In today’s interconnected business environment, companies won’t be able to solve problems effectively without encouraging “contributory dissent”—a healthy approach to gathering diverse perspectives that should be taught to team members, modeled by leaders, and supported by culture.
A Single Digital Identity Is the Future for State and Local Government Cybersecurity
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FEBRUARY 16, 2023
In recent years, ransomware attacks have become a growing threat to city, state and local government agencies and organizations. Attackers have made headlines for major disruptions in states across the country, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland and Texas.
States sketch out roadmaps for zero trust ‘journey’
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As states experiment with zero trust, they are working out technologies, governance and procedures for securing IT infrastructure. Cybersecurity
Click Here Now! How to Supercharge Your Calls to Action and Get People To Interact With Your Library
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The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 179: It’s time to work on your calls to action! How do you motivate people to interact with your library promotions? It’s time to supercharge your call to action or CTA game! You’ll find tips to do that in this episode.
What is productivity?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
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State and Local Governments Fortify Defenses to Reduce Cyber Insurance Costs
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In North Dakota, CISO Michael Gregg is running a security operations center that benefits his state and local government agency partners in several ways. Agencies often have trouble hiring qualified cybersecurity staff, Gregg says.
‘Whole nation’ effort needed to build broadband workforce
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Federal investment could mean the creation of up to 150,000 broadband-related jobs, but state and local leaders must build robust apprenticeship programs and commit to diversity to make it happen. Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS announces AWS Modular Data Center for U.S. Department of Defense Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability
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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) relies on modern military applications that are data-heavy and depend on low latency to enable critical communications and coordination in the field.
How Asian banks are rethinking the payments game
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Specialist players are disrupting payments and challenging banks to find a new playbook. Insights on Financial Services Banking Asia-Pacific
Chattanooga, Tenn., Will Use Smart Intersection Insights to Plan EV Charging Stations
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How to build an effective crisis contact center
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Preparing a contact center for emergency response involves a unified communications strategy across platforms, staffing flexibility and scalable technology. Public Safety
The Future of Federal Remote Work: Lessons from the NSF and NARA
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Planning for uncertainty in commercial aerospace
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Commercial aviation faces its most uncertain future in decades. COVID-depressed demand is now resurging, but there are many uncertainties and challenges for operators and manufacturers to manage. Aerospace & Defense Insights Aerospace Managing in Uncertainty
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To streamline the re-entry process for released inmates, the Maryland Re-Entry Passport program launched an online portal that stores digitized copies of personal documents. Cloud & Infrastructure
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