The City Fix
JULY 12, 2023
Today’s city leaders face a level of complexity and rapid pace of change that can be overwhelming. Particularly in developing countries, urbanization is unfolding quickly and often haphazardly. One in three urban residents worldwide lack adequate access to at least.
Next City
JULY 12, 2023
Lawsuits over inaccessible sidewalks, transit, libraries and other public infrastructure are costing cities millions. But for disabled people of color, they may be the only route to equity.
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Disaster Zone blog
JULY 11, 2023
Learn about the hazards and the organization charged with all aspects of emergency management.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JULY 14, 2023
The National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) first published the following information in 2021 as home improvement spending, which had been on the rise for years, surged during the COVID-19 pandemic as people began spending more time at home and many worried that children’s exposure to lead may also be on the rise due to both the increased […] Source
Advertiser: Noratek
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.
FedTech Magazine
JULY 14, 2023
Federal agencies are already dabbling in the metaverse, although they generally don’t refer to it that way; they usually say they’re working with augmented or virtual reality instead. Part of the reason for the differentiation is the popular concept of the metaverse is something far more elaborate: a full simulation of an office space, say, where your personal avatar can speak and interact with other avatars of people who are miles away from your location.
Next City
JULY 11, 2023
The travails of Arise Community Credit Union, set to be Minnesota’s first Black led-credit union, raise the question: How hard should it be for communities to have their own financial institutions?
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Open Access Government - Technology News
JULY 14, 2023
Government IT leaders should consider improving their security with tools designed to go beyond signature-based detection to spot unknown but potentially malicious behaviour We live in a world of escalating digital threats to government IT systems. The public sector recorded more global incidents and data breaches than any other over the past year, according to a recent Verizon study.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JULY 14, 2023
The SUPPORT Act, signed into law in 2018, aimed to tackle the opioid crisis by expanding on the previous work done through the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) and the 21st Century Cures Act.
GovLoop
JULY 14, 2023
What Are Good Productivity Choices? Good choices help you head off — or recover from — efforts that may be intended to enhance productivity…but don’t. It’s not a matter of good tools and bad tools; the issue is right tools vs. wrong tools. Whether you’re choosing applications, platforms or management strategies, focus on the problem you’re trying to solve, the people doing the work and what they need.
State Tech Magazine
JULY 13, 2023
Oregon Data Center Services handles daily backups for roughly 4,000 state servers, a task made more manageable by a platform that allows its fellow agencies to do some of the work themselves, whether they’re operating applications on the DCS infrastructure or, eventually, in the cloud. “It’s bread-and-butter IT,” says DCS Executive Director James Foster.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 12, 2023
A digital twin is a digital representation of a physical object, person, or process, contextualized in a digital version of its environment. Digital twins can help an organization simulate real situations and their outcomes, ultimately allowing it to make better decisions.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JULY 13, 2023
Cities across the country are recognizing the importance of supporting high-quality summer learning programs today more than ever before.
GovLoop
JULY 10, 2023
Improving citizen experience isn’t just for designers and application developers – it’s something every agency decision-maker and frontline worker should be thinking about. In this article, I explore the 5Es of experience and why two of the most often overlooked, Entice and Extend, are key to improving the overall citizen experience. Imagine you’re applying online for Medicaid.
Super Library Marketing
JULY 12, 2023
Watch this video The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 198 I would like to issue a challenge to my library marketing friends. I have three phrases that I want to hear you say more often: to each other, to your coworkers, and to the world in general. I’m going to explain why these three phrases are so important to the success of your work in this episode.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 11, 2023
The Medicare Advantage program is undergoing its biggest shifts in more than two decades. Payers can take steps now to mount a strategic, agile response as the changes unfold.
Google Public Sector
JULY 10, 2023
Is Cloud an option for Canadian Healthcare healthcare and medical research organizations? Yes, Canadian healthcare and medical research organizations are moving to the cloud. The cloud market is expected to grow in Canada significantly through 2027. There are several reasons why Canadian healthcare and medical research organizations are moving to the cloud.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 11, 2023
As student enrollment begins to stabilize at colleges and universities, higher education leaders are focused on supporting equitable access to postsecondary education. Many leaders are turning to technology to address systemic barriers to education by making services more transparent, efficient, and simple for learners and staff. Together with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Highline College’s financial aid department created a key tool that helped eliminate one such barrier.
Super Library Marketing
JULY 10, 2023
Watch this video The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 197 There’s a new social media platform in the world. It’s called Threads and the release has been unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed in my career in communications. It’s become the most rapidly downloaded app EVER. And you’re probably wondering what this means for your library promotions.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 14, 2023
Consumer confidence has grown dramatically across the continent—but geopolitical concerns and price increases continue to affect how consumers intend to spend. ConsumerWise offers its latest research.
FedTech Magazine
JULY 10, 2023
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requires that all official federal documents and communications be turned over to the agency for preservation at the end of a presidential term or when an employee leaves government. But with the increasing use of employees’ own devices, text messaging, and remote work tools such as Zoom and Webex, collecting federal documents for historical preservation has become a complicated process.
State Tech Magazine
JULY 10, 2023
Chicago has modernized its 280,000 streetlights with new smart LED lights that consume half the energy and last twice as long as traditional ones, resulting in massive cost savings, reduced carbon emissions and improved public safety. The city completed its four-year, $160 million streetlight project last year by replacing its hazy, orange high-pressure sodium lights with LEDs that produce a brighter, warmer white light.
GovLoop
JULY 11, 2023
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) recently experienced a rare money problem: a surplus, instead of a deficit. To figure out where to spend the money, state officials analyzed maps, then they built online dashboards for sharing results with the public. With the $350 billion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), Montana officials had around $900 million in economic stimulus funds to work with.
Advertiser: Noratek
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
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 14, 2023
The most financially successful companies approach tech transformations differently from the rest, and their methods suggest a road map for success that others can follow.
The City Fix
JULY 10, 2023
To date, over 90 countries have set net-zero emissions targets, committing to help prevent the most harmful impacts from climate change. But questions remain around the credibility of many of these pledges and whether these goals will be met. Together, countries with net-zero targets — which.
Disaster Zone blog
JULY 12, 2023
Farmers is the latest to do so in Florida.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JULY 11, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act, passed in August 2022, is the largest federal investment in climate and clean energy in the history of the United States. It included a number of programs to help communities access and maximize clean energy, including the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund’s (GHGRF) Solar for All program.
Advertiser: Noratek
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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 10, 2023
Using a three-step approach, payers could seek to reduce hospital readmissions, potentially improving patient experience and care outcomes and cutting costs for stakeholders.
GovLoop
JULY 10, 2023
What Is Collaboration? It’s a long word with many syllables but, at its core, collaboration is simple: People work together toward a common goal. You can collaborate with colleagues on a big project, or with friends to find the perfect restaurant. And while productivity is possible when you work by yourself, longerterm success — and happiness — requires a collaborative spirit.
Professional Grant Writer
JULY 11, 2023
Grant writing is a specialized skill that plays a crucial role in securing funding for organizations and individuals pursuing various projects and initiatives. The post What does grant writing entail? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
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.
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