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.
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.
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
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.
Speaker: Noratek
Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.
NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
By Conor Riffle, Senior Vice President of Smart Cities at Rubicon In recent years, cities have faced a myriad of challenges. From the Global Financial Crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic, municipal services have struggled under budget cuts, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and inflation.
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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Next City
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Chinatown residents are working on new proposals for the downtown strip where developers are planning a new basketball arena.
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.
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.
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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Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.
Next City
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Op-ed: For Black urbanism to thrive, it needs proximity to Afrocentric social, physical and economic infrastructure.
GCN
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
When a single parking space adds tens of thousands of dollars to a residential development, those costs get passed on to residents.
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.
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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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
It never rains in Southern California.
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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
MHI estimates that a focus on immediately influenceable interventions at the city level can add approximately 20 billion to 25 billion years of higher-quality life at a global level.
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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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.
Google Public Sector
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Simulation and uncertainty Numerical simulation is an established tool driving innovation in many fields of science and engineering, helping to predict real-world processes using mathematical models. For example, engineers can obtain mechanical simulation results through CAD software, and inference plays a vital role in medical imaging. In these scenarios, it is common to encounter uncertainty in data, and a purely deterministic approach to modeling may not capture the full complexity of the sys
GCN
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Intergovernmental collaboration will be crucial in fighting the proliferation of AI deepfakes this election cycle, especially in helping voters navigate increasingly sophisticated robocalls and political ads.
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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The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe
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
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.
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?
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Training is fundamental to emergency management.
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Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.
Microsoft Public Sector
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Pursuant to Section 8 of Executive Order (EO) 14028 , "Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity", Federal Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) aim to comply with the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum 21-31, which centers on system logs for services both within authorization boundaries and deployed on Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs).
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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Engaged, motivated maintenance teams keep heavy industry moving. Does your organization’s maintenance culture need a tune-up?
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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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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