Next City

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

For buses and trains to work well, they must meet the needs of many different people at the same time.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Generative AI can create additional value from other forms of AI and analytics—and the energy and materials sector is uniquely well-positioned to benefit from these advancements.

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Operations 133

GCN

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The proposal would speed up the process of determining if a person qualifies for asylum in an effort to put an end to “migrants who can't work sleeping on the streets or crowding homeless shelters.

Management 131

Management 131

NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Cities are no strangers to supporting arts and culture. But cities should consider deeper (and not necessarily more expensive) levels of partnership with artists to support all areas of their governance. Partnering with artists can help local government achieve common and ongoing goals that often feel elusive.

Local Government 124

Local Government Government 124

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.

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Next City

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Chinatown residents are working on new proposals for the downtown strip where developers are planning a new basketball arena.

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Development 270

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Our medtech predictions for the year ahead were inspired by conversations with more than 200 industry leaders and informed by McKinsey’s latest decade-ahead medtech report.

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FedTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Federal agencies face a wide range of cybersecurity threats, including ransomware, insider attacks and phishing attacks. Some of these threats come from relatively new vectors such as Internet of Things devices. Others are much older and elemental, including memory safety. As far back as 1996, when Phrack magazine published an article by the hacker Aleph One titled “Smashing The Stack For Fun And Profit,” the world has known about memory safety vulnerabilities and how malicious actors can exploi

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Magazine Article Security 125

Next City

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Op-ed: For Black urbanism to thrive, it needs proximity to Afrocentric social, physical and economic infrastructure.

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State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In December, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers released the State CIO Top 10 Priorities for 2024, the latest representation of state technology leaders’ key areas of focus for the year, as voted on by 49 state and territory CIOs. The NASCIO report has been published annually since 2007, but 2024 is a landmark year: For the first time, artificial intelligence made the list, debuting at No. 3.

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GCN

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Federal officials don’t agree. Recent hacks on water systems exposed their vulnerabilities. But while some want the EPA to play a stronger role, others emphasized that local systems are best suited to defend themselves.

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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.

Local Government

FedTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A Government Accountability Office report released in December raised some concerns about federal agencies’ ability to prepare for and respond to cyberthreats. Twenty of 23 agencies failed to meet cybersecurity incident response requirements laid out in Executive Order 14028, specifically in their investigation and remediation capabilities. A follow-up memo to the May 2021 White House directive laid out a tiered maturity model for agencies to follow.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By Frank Canavan, Senior Manager, State Affairs, American Gas Association Local leaders know that a thriving hospitality industry can be a boon to economic development and sustained growth. Each year, these industries consume as much natural gas as the entire state of Maryland to create world-class meals and the seamless experience patrons expect.

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State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

When Fort Lauderdale, Fla., invested in connected vehicle technology, the city equipped police cars and firetrucks with sensors for location tracking and other benefits. But the city also went beyond first responders, deploying sensors in nearly every municipal vehicle — even humble street sweepers and garbage trucks. The technology provides real-time data on the city’s 1,750 vehicles, from speed and fuel usage to engine diagnostics and driver behavior.

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Local Government Government Operations 117

GCN

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The signatories say the agreement’s focus on building emissions will signal to manufacturers that there will be a robust market for heat pumps in the coming years.

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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.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In prisons, restrictive housing—including solitary confinement—is meant to temporarily separate those who engage in violent or disruptive behavior from the general population. While this is meant to be a safety measure, there are concerns that.

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Housing Engagement 108

NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By Rivka Liss-Levinson and Gerald Young, MissionSquare Research Institute Recent research by MissionSquare Research Institute highlights key strategies and actions public service employers can take in 2024 to be employers of choice. Predicting the future can be a fool’s game, particularly when it concerns the pace of change in artificial intelligence.

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2024 Public Service 98

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

With student learning improvements not keeping up with today’s ever-shifting demands, it is more important than ever before to improve the quality and equity of education systems around the world.

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Sustainability Education 102

GCN

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The tech and hospitality industries drive sustainable economic performance, but broadband access, affordability and resilience also play key roles, according to the Milken Institute.

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Sustainability Management 117

Advertiser: Noratek

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.

Local Government

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

1. Creating state-wide and regional history networks for African-American cultural interpretation. One of the problems with creating African-American history museums is that while it is supported politically, once a museum is created they tend to not be well patronized. Many have had serious budget problems. When I was doing work with some people in Cambridge, Maryland--where Harriet Tubman lived, and there is a small museum in Cambridge and more recently, the National Park Service created the H

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Super Library Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 227 TikTok or Reels. Which one is better for library marketing? I came across some new research that will help you determine where to spend your precious energy and time on library marketing. The answer is revealed in this episode. Plus, kudos go to a library that showed authenticity when it made a mistake on New Year’s Day!

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

There is a dramatic difference in health, economic, and social outcomes for Black US residents compared with their White neighbors. What can investors, companies, philanthropies, and public sector leaders do to help close the gap?

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Public Sector 92

GCN

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The standards call for better communication and more transparency. Secretaries of state and other election administrators on hand for the announcement also detailed the challenges they are facing leading up the November general election.

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Communications Management 110

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

Local Government

FedTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The speed of technological development can often be faster than the pace of mission, and the military services are trying to close that gap, especially since the speed of world events can outpace both. Procurement and acquisition processes also need to catch up to the rate at which technology is moving, and that will be one of the focuses of the WEST 2024 conference, which begins Tuesday in San Diego.

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Super Library Marketing

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Do you feel like you’re playing a rigged game of hide and seek as you try to figure out how to reach target audiences? Hide and seek is fun for kids. For adults working in library marketing… not so much. Loyal library users and fans are likely subscribed to your library’s emails.

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Social Media Blog Information Article 82

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

To integrate renewables into grids and support the energy transition, operators may need to rethink their planning approaches and tools to tackle network and value chain challenges.

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Operations 88

GCN

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

COMMENTARY | Mayor Eric Adams’ Zoning for Housing Opportunity plan would partly reverse effects of restrictive policies that limited development in the name of preserving neighborhood character.

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Housing Development 108

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.

Local Government

Microsoft Public Sector

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Discover the latest updates and best practices for a seamless transition to the new Microsoft Teams. Join us for an informative webinar with Teams Engineering, designed to provide you with firsthand knowledge. Ensure a successful migration as we approach the upcoming deadlines: 3.31.2024 (for Desktop, Web) 6.30.2024 (for VDI) Session Agenda : New Teams App Considerations for GCC (Mac/Web/Windows/VDI) Migration Approaches Known Limitations Recent Service Updates Q&A - extended for an addition

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Disaster Zone blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It never rains in Southern California.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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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GCN

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

No state is immune to an aging population, but there are ways to stave off the health and financial challenges that come with one, experts say.

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Management 124

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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