State Tech Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

When cybersecurity succeeds, there arent any negative outcomes. But when theres no fallout, it's harder to make the case for the resources needed to prevent bad outcomes in the future. No news is good news in cybersecurity, unfortunately, says Gary Coverdale, CISO for Santa Barbara County, Calif. Until that wake-up call, leadership struggles to connect the dots between cybersecurity and their opportunities to supply business to their stakeholders.

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Careers in Government

MARCH 25, 2025

Great leaders understand that a core part of their role is to develop their team for both the present and the future. The post Leadership: Team Development appeared first on Careers in Government.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

MARCH 27, 2025

Are you planning to travel abroad anytime soon? Got your passport ready? If not, you may be happy to hear that wait times for new or renewed passports have been decreasing since a huge backlog in 2023. Todays WatchBlog post looks at our new report.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

MARCH 26, 2025

by Sonja Blum and Johanna Kuhlmann In public policy, target group constructions are crucial. Groups are granted additional rights, while rights from other groups are withdrawn, certain groups of people or other entities are regulated, while burdens elsewhere are lifted.

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A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain. By adopting the GovOS Tax & Compliance suite, the Town: Increased compliance from 40% to 90% Generated over $85K in new revenue Has a single digital system to manage tasks more efficiently With a centralized hub for short-term rental registration and enforcement, Gilbert balances tourism and community needs.

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GovLoop

MARCH 25, 2025

For state and local agencies, the perpetual challenge of closing the IT skills gap is only growing more difficult. As always, agencies compete for a limited talent pool with the private sector, where companies can offer bigger salaries and more flexibility and hire more quickly. But now, technology is evolving faster, widening that skills gap and making it harder still to hire and retain talent.

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State Tech Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

State and local government networks have always been complex, with different departments and agencies often adding resources, apps and hardware as needed to meet their mission goals. The move to cloud has only expanded network footprints, as has the trend toward more remote and hybrid offices. In environments like that, troubleshooting network issues, whether they are localized or widespread, can be extremely tricky.

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OpenGov

MARCH 28, 2025

Whether it’s coordinating trench work or responding to a snow complaint, the key is connecting what’s happening on the ground to what’s happening in the system.” – Kennedy Hayes, Solutions […] The post Whats Really Slowing Down Your ROW Permits (And How to Fix It For Good) appeared first on OpenGov.

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Careers in Government

MARCH 25, 2025

The best among us make numerous mistakes each day, while the worst commit the most unspeakable atrocities. The post When Will Everything Make Sense appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Next City

MARCH 27, 2025

A growing network of community land trusts is working to provide permanently affordable homes for Hawai‘i’s people – and redefine the narrative on housing in paradise to emphasize collective wellbeing.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

At AWS re:Invent 2024 , which took place last December in Las Vegas, Amazon Web Services (AWS) unveiled an array of cutting-edge innovations during a week of keynotes, innovation talks, breakout sessions, product launches, interactive demos, and networking opportunities. For stakeholders in the public sector, the conference offered a whole host of important announcements, compelling themes, and inspiring customer stories.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

MARCH 25, 2025

Millions of Americans have gas stoves in their homes. While some swear by them, others have concerns about their health risks. We recently looked at what some experts had to say about gas stove safety. We also reviewed what is being done to improve.

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Careers in Government

MARCH 25, 2025

When employees experience respect and validation, they bring their best. They take the initiative, collaborate effortlessly, and go the extra mile for customers. The post Build a Culture of Respect appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Google Public Sector

MARCH 27, 2025

We're excited to announce that Google Agentspace is now authorized for FedRAMP High, bringing Google's powerful search technology and agentic capabilities to the enterprise. Agentspace is available within Google Cloud's Assured Workloads, expanding our AI portfolio for public sector organizations and offered on a per-user basis. This announcement builds upon our recent update , which introduced Google's advanced Gemini models, Vertex AI Search, and features like private data grounding achieving

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FedTech Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

The White House is gathering industry feedback as it drafts policies aimed at keeping the U.S. at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation. Global competition around AI is intensifying as the technology reshapes industries, meaning the forthcoming AI Action Plan will arrive at a pivotal moment. The Office of Science and Technology Policy issued a request for public comments on an AI Action Plan Feb. 6, and some experts are already calling for voluntary, industry-led technical and safe

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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.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 28, 2025

The potential for AI to deliver a new generation of citizen-centric public services and efficient governance is too great to ignore, but how can it be done while decarbonising and ensuring sustainability goals? Governments are now fully aware of the potential for AI to streamline administration, improve decision- making, provide data-driven insights, and create citizen-centric services, as well as being a key component of increasingly digital economies.

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Careers in Government

MARCH 25, 2025

If your team isnt opening up about challenges, they might not feel safe to do so. A lot of managers dont realize that their employees might be holding back because they fear judgment. The post Struggling with Performance Management? Heres How to Turn It Around appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Government Technology Insider

MARCH 25, 2025

Forever-modern unemployment insurance (UI) programs are essential to serving states diverse populations of current and future claimants, but successfully delivering a complete overhaul of legacy UI systems can be a complex undertaking. With an understanding of the obstacles states face and the goal of building more resilient and accessible government systems, UI programs can overcome barriers and achieve forever-modern results.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

Gen AI can enhance profitable B2B sales growth. Seven use cases show how B2B leaders can maximize benefits and drive sustainable impact with a tailored gen AI strategy.

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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

OpenGov

MARCH 28, 2025

Weve got charts showing how much of our work is proactive now versus five years ago. Its a completely different storyand we can prove it with data. – David Angeles, […] The post The Parks Maintenance Upgrade You Didnt Know You Needed appeared first on OpenGov.

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Careers in Government

MARCH 25, 2025

Public-sector employees typically have access to various retirement plans, notably defined benefit pension plans The post Building a Secure Future: Retirement Planning Tips for Public Sector Employees appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Government Technology Insider

MARCH 27, 2025

In an effort to improve efficiency while addressing challenges like workforce adaption and data privacy, Georgias state and local agencies are rapidly integrating AI and GenAI into their IT modernization efforts. Highlighting findings from NASCIO 2024 Mid-Year Conference and a study on AI implementation, this article looks at the opportunities and challenges AI presents for government leaders.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 26, 2025

The healthcare sector has been integrating generative AI to enhance operations and engage stakeholders, with many advancing to full-scale implementation.

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The 2025 Business Owner Survey delivers key insights for cities, counties, and state agencies working to enhance online services. Top insights: 97% of business owners say digital access to government services is essential. Licensing and tax processes remain outdated, slowing efficiency and increasing administrative burdens. Younger entrepreneurs expect fully online, self-service options, signaling a need for modernization.

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OpenGov

MARCH 28, 2025

This isn’t just a better way to do inspections. It’s a better way to tell our story to council and the community. – Rae Vigil, Engineering/GIS Supervisor, Colorado Springs What […] The post Maintaining What Matters: How Colorado Springs Simplified Roadway Maintenance appeared first on OpenGov.

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Careers in Government

MARCH 25, 2025

With a structured approach to leadership transitions, organizations achieve smooth operations, knowledge retention and increased public interest. The post Succession Planning in the Public Sector: Ensuring a Smooth Transition to Younger Leadership appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 28, 2025

Super-Turing AI: Artificial intelligence has already proven its skills in handling complex tasks that would take humans a lifetime to complete, from analysing large amounts of data to performing complex calculations But do we know the actual cost of using AI? AI systems require a large amount of energy consumption to function. Current AI models rely on expansive data centres, consuming enormous amounts of electricity to support their computing power.

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FedTech Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

The militarys ongoing transition to skills-based hiring demands considerable changes to branch hiring manager practices. For instance, the Marines now require hiring managers to identify the skills pertaining to each job, revise job descriptions so necessary skills are highlighted and use skills assessment tools in their job applicant evaluations. Skills-based hiring isnt a new concept; industry already does it.

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Speaker: Noratek

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OpenGov

MARCH 26, 2025

In government finance, modernization is a word that gets thrown around a lot. But what does it actually mean? Ask Amber Griffith, a member of the professional services team at […] The post A Finance Leaders Guide to Modern Financial Management appeared first on OpenGov.

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Google Public Sector

MARCH 26, 2025

Google is leading a new era of innovation across the public sector. Google Cloud Next 25 , taking place in Las Vegas from April 9-11, 2025, is the ideal opportunity to see firsthand how our AI and security solutions are transforming education and government. Our jam-packed agenda at Next '25 features a wide-range of speakers and sessions to dive deeper into how public sector organizations are leveraging technology to achieve their mission.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 27, 2025

Crown Workforce Management has reaffirmed its position as a trusted workforce management provider for the UK public sector by securing a place on the G-Cloud 14 framework This enables public sector organisations, including NHS trusts , local authorities, and emergency services , to procure Crowns cloud-based time and attendance, scheduling and workforce management solutions with ease.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 28, 2025

Uncertainty about geopolitics and trade now loom equally large as perceived economic disruptions, and surveyed executives express more caution about future conditions and company performance.

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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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