GCN

JUNE 20, 2023

It is causing drug overdoses and homelessness in cities across America. But with the debt deal to freeze spending, it is uncertain whether federal help is coming.

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Public Safety 96

NLC (National League of Cities)

JUNE 22, 2023

There are more than half a million military service members who are living with conditions that compromise their mental health and well-being, such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. With 62% of the veteran population falling outside federal healthcare systems, the burden falls on local communities to step in.

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Disaster Zone blog

JUNE 20, 2023

What are you doing with technology in general and social media in particular?

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 21, 2023

The European Union plans prohibition on manufacturing sensitive technology in China, such as supercomputers, AI, and advanced microchips The European Economic Security Strategy, which was unveiled by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, intends to control the international trade and investment activities of European businesses. The recommendations will be debated at the forthcoming EU summit, which will include leaders of state and government on June 29-30.

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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.

Security

State Tech Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

According to SonicWall’s 2023 Cyber Threat Report, ransomware has “been on a tear” for the past few years, growing 105 percent year over year in 2021. While the report found that attacks were down in 2022, ransomware targets still reported very large number of attacks compared to levels in 2018, 2019 and 2020. As always, bad actors are looking for opportunities to penetrate targets with minimal effort.

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GovLoop

JUNE 19, 2023

CDC Data Maps Illustrate Threat Impacts It’s often impossible to confine environmental and public health events to a specific jurisdiction, agency or area of responsibility. That is particularly true of disasters with wide-ranging impacts. Last summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched its Environmental Justice Index (EJI), a new mapping tool that uses 36 indicators to measure environmental, social and health impacts nationwide.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

India has made great strides in supporting the availability of primary education across the country. However, providing high quality pedagogy and content delivery in the classroom remains a challenge. According to the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) released in 2019 , 70 percent of students in grade three remain behind grade level, 57 percent of students in grade nine cannot solve a simple division problem, and almost 50 percent of students drop out of the school system before reaching

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GCN

JUNE 22, 2023

New digital technologies have been a constant for workers over the past few decades, with a mixed record on the economy and individuals’ daily lives. AI’s effect will likely be just as unpredictable.

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GovPilot

JUNE 23, 2023

Government data breaches pose one of the largest threats for US government entities in 2023 and beyond. As geopolitical tensions rise between Russia and the West, targeted cyber attacks against the federal, state, and local governments are increasingly likely. In fact, the FBI recently warned that ransomware is straining local government services, as local governments are favorite targets of hackers, second only to academic institutions.

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Center for Community Progress

JUNE 22, 2023

At the beginning of March, the 2022-23 Community Revitalization Fellowship (CRF) cohort travelled to Loíza, Puerto Rico for their second learning exchange. These learning exchanges, which include technical and leadership training, are an opportunity for the fellows to learn in and from each other’s communities and tour creative placemaking and revitalization projects.

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Paul Cairney

JUNE 19, 2023

This post introduces a new Journal of European Public Policy Special Issue called ‘The politics of policy analysis: theoretical insights on real world problems’. How can policy process research help to address policy and policymaking problems?

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GovLoop

JUNE 21, 2023

Increasingly, government leaders recognize the need to approach cybersecurity in the same way they approach public health: There must be a holistic network in which the well-being of individuals, or individual systems, depends on and benefits the well-being of others. Like viruses, cyber threats succeed by finding a vulnerability before moving on to overwhelm the larger population.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 23, 2023

More access to funding for underrepresented start-up founders can unlock massive investment and innovation opportunities. These founders are not just underrepresented—they are underestimated.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 20, 2023

In today’s technologically advanced businesses, ensuring the security of information is paramount. As a result, companies are turning to biometric access control systems to bolster their security Biometric access control utilises unique physical or behavioural characteristics of individuals to grant or deny access to restricted areas, devices, or sensitive information.

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Paul Cairney

JUNE 19, 2023

Dr Céline Mavrot, Dr Susanne Hadorn, and Professor Fritz Sager introduce the fifth article – ‘Blood, Sweat, and Cannabis: Real-World Policy Evaluation of Controversial Issues’ – published in the Journal of European Public Policy Special Issue ‘The Politics of Policy Analysis’.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JUNE 19, 2023

I see it’s been a while, but I came across your post and wanted to thank you very much for sharing this valuable information! The July webinars and remote work resources sound really interesting. I'm looking forward to exploring these resources further. I appreciate the heads-up on the Microsoft Teams sessions and the opportunity to learn more about Viva.

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GCN

JUNE 23, 2023

Now that nearly a quarter of the Electronic Registration Information Center's members have left or are planning to leave the group, Kentucky's secretary of state says the state could be paying more for less information.

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Information 92

GovLoop

JUNE 20, 2023

Agency leaders know they need to modernize, but many are running into roadblocks when it comes to implementation time, staffing shortages, and even an internal cultural resistance to change. These types of obstacles have led to 88% of federal IT professionals stating their agencies have fallen behind in their modernization plans. So how can agencies get back on track with their modernization journey?

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 20, 2023

New research on human development from the McKinsey Global Institute reveals a rich picture of Morocco’s development over the first two decades of the millennium, but pockets of concern remain.

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Development 87

Google Public Sector

JUNE 22, 2023

Agencies at all levels of government are looking to technology in order to scale their efforts, respond quickly and provide critical services to the community. When $10B was allocated to the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) local state agencies needed to act quickly to assist homeowners avoid mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures or loss of utilities.

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GCN

JUNE 23, 2023

Despite repeated warnings, a report on Washington, D.C.’s transit authority finds it is still at risk of a cyberattack. Its issues aren’t unique, though, and experts warn that public transportation at-large is vulnerable unless leaders act.

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Disaster Zone blog

JUNE 22, 2023

ChatGPT and other tools are coming to your rescue.

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Local Government

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 22, 2023

Consumers slightly more optimistic as inflation stabilizes; developed economies struggle to maintain GDP momentum in face of headwinds; labor markets tight; China rebound slows; India economy positive.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JUNE 22, 2023

The Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, endearingly known by locals as “The Village,” is a rural oasis of roughly 6,000 people abutting urban Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Transportation 80

GCN

JUNE 23, 2023

A simple geographic information system-based framework can help cities weigh safety, access and equity considerations when deciding where to locate air taxi hubs.

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Information 92

Super Library Marketing

JUNE 21, 2023

Watch this video The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 194 My childhood TV crush is organizing an event at public libraries across the United States and your library needs to get ready for it, especially in terms of promotions. Watch this episode for tips on how to prepare now and educate your community about the importance of inclusive reading. Plus we give away kudos.

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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.

Local Government

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 20, 2023

New research from the McKinsey Global Institute provides a more nuanced, long-term view of Nigeria’s development progress from 2000 to 2019 that may help the country shape its future direction.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JUNE 20, 2023

Microsoft To Do is a task management tool that helps you stay productive, manage your day, and collaborate with your colleagues. We are pleased to announce that it’s now available for use by customers in GCC High and DoD tenants via the web app, as well as integration in Outlook on the web. Other platforms (desktop, mobile) are not available yet in GCC High and DoD.

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GCN

JUNE 22, 2023

Despite just over half of states seeing a decrease in pedestrian traffic deaths in 2022, the number of fatalities nationwide continues to creep up, a new report finds.

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GovLoop

JUNE 21, 2023

Problem: Limited IT Budgets Slow Modernization Working with a limited IT budget typically forces an agency’s IT leaders to put up with outdated technology longer than they would. But at some point, something’s got to give. For instance, an employee at the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) was having trouble working with a spreadsheet. The problem was that the spreadsheet was massive, and their laptop didn’t have enough processing power to handle it, making it very unstable.

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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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