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MARCH 18, 2024
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Interest rates are rising, but states aren’t worried yet. Here’s why.
GCN
OCTOBER 28, 2023
State and local governments generally use bonds to finance major infrastructure projects. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup. But higher rates won’t bust budgets just yet.
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Data Dashboards Provide True Citizen Service Through Analysis
State Tech Magazine
MARCH 21, 2024
Local governments do their citizens a favor when they present data on public-facing dashboards. When citizens see a robbery on the news, crime might not necessarily be on the rise, and they can confirm statistics in their neighborhoods with a crime heat map. In recent years, more local agencies are building…
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What @sog_ced is reading online: February 2024
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
MARCH 1, 2024
The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. DFI in the news: Report on upcoming Transylvania housing summit cites UNC DFI research in Brevard.
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TRANSPARENCY AND TRUST
Barrett & Greene
MARCH 4, 2024
As we recently reported in the second of a two-part series about Trust In Government for Route Fifty, about 45% of Americans have a less than favorable view of the trustworthiness of local governments, according to data from Polco. And while it’s better than the federal government it’s still a very sorry state of affairs.
Take These Steps to Plan for Ransomware Attacks
FedTech Magazine
JULY 7, 2023
Stories about schools, hospitals and local government agencies being shut down by ransomware appear in the news seemingly every day. Until recently, the federal government hadn’t been a regular target. In February, the U.S.
Getting Started with Generative AI: 3 Thoughts for Government Leaders
Government Technology Insider
MARCH 28, 2024
It seems like the entire tech news cycle is dominated by discussions about AI – how to use it, its benefits, and, of course, the many ethical and security-related cautions. For state and local governments, getting started with generative AI is another priority on an already long list of priority technology projects.
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Opioid settlement payouts to localities made public for first time
GCN
JUNE 16, 2023
KFF Health News obtained documents showing the exact dollar amounts — down to the cent — that local governments have been allocated in 2022 and 2023 to battle the ongoing opioid crisis.
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February 2024 - Microsoft 365 US Public Sector Roadmap Newsletter
Microsoft Public Sector
MARCH 4, 2024
Where to Start with Microsoft Teams Apps in Gov Clouds Customers in our Office 365 government clouds, GCC, GCCH, and DoD, are continuing to evolve how they do business in the hybrid workplace. Microsoft Tech Community for Public Sector Your community for discussion surrounding the public sector, local and state governments.
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What @sog_ced is reading online: January 2024
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
JANUARY 31, 2024
The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. Renters face highest burdens.
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Mapping the Cyber Threat Landscape
GovLoop
MAY 25, 2023
Cyber experts often emphasize that there’s no silver bullet for improving the security of government systems. Here is a look at the current threat landscape, based on recent cyber-related news and events. As Fortune points out, these shortages are good news for cyber wages — and bad news for government agencies competing for talent.
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March 2024 - Microsoft 365 US Public Sector Roadmap Newsletter
Microsoft Public Sector
MARCH 26, 2024
government customers. Where to Start with Microsoft Teams Apps in Gov Clouds Customers in our Office 365 government clouds, GCC, GCCH, and DoD, are continuing to evolve how they do business in the hybrid workplace. Microsoft 365 for US Government Service Descriptions · Office 365 Platform (GCC, GCCH, DoD) · Office 365 U.S.
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THE B&G CRYSTAL BALL
Barrett & Greene
DECEMBER 18, 2023
We thought we’d join the pack and offer up seven forecasts for the world of state and local management in the months to come. 1) Whatever states and local governments choose to do about remote work – including hybrid work -- there’s going to be growing pushback from at least part of the staff.
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National Library Week, 4/7 - 4/13
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
APRIL 10, 2024
Personally I think it should be the entire month. -- " Libraries are rooted in the community and here your story can grow ," Wilmington News-Journal. Photo: Nate Martinez, Express-News. Here's what we know ," San Antonio Express-News ). Normally it's at the end of the month, this year, the middle. Libros Book Club.
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Share So Others Might Learn
GovLoop
MAY 19, 2023
In March 2022, the FBI issued a warning that ransomware attacks were straining local governments and public services. This was not news. Nationwide, numerous city and county offices, police departments, schools, and other local agencies had reported suffering data breaches and service disruptions.
The impact of local radio news in England
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
I have written a bunch about the chaining up of local radio and how the stations have been standardized with little in the way of local music or personalities. This was complemented by massive deregulation of the industry and the elimination of much in the way of local content and news requirements.
What @sog_ced is reading online: June 2023
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
JUNE 30, 2023
The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. link] DFI in the news: In 2015, the City of Kannapolis partnered with DFI to revitalize its half vacant downtown. Report finds 7 in NC. May 2023
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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
JUNE 1, 2023
The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. DFI in the news: UNC DFI project on Main Street in downtown Durham breaks ground. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates.
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REINVENTING THE WHEEL – PUBLIC SECTOR STYLE
Barrett & Greene
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
We pointed this out to our source who was interested to hear the news. This kind of thing happens all-too-frequently to us, and to others who have been around the world of state and local government for a while.
4 Tips for State and Local Government Leaders to Get Started on Threads
zencity
JULY 12, 2023
Social media has significantly changed the communication landscape, bringing government leaders closer to the people they serve and building trust between them. Almost overnight, Threads , the new social network competitor to Twitter launched by Meta and Instagram, has reached a critical mass of users. What purpose will it serve?
What @sog_ced is reading online: July 2023
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
AUGUST 1, 2023
The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. link] US Treasury Department reports on data received through 3/31 from local governments for spending American Rescue Plan Act funds. June 2023
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The Importance of Local Economies Amid an Increasingly Globalized World
Policy Chats
DECEMBER 29, 2023
In this episode, President and CEO of the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce Nicholas Adcock talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the importance of local economies and their relevance in an increasingly globalized world. I'm not trying to replicate government because that's their job.
What @sog_ced is reading online: August 2023
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
AUGUST 31, 2023
The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. CrossMod home costs $50K less to build than equivalent site built and holds sale value over time.
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What @sog_ced is reading online: March 2023
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
MARCH 31, 2023
The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates.
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Join us at the Google Government Summit in Washington D.C.
Google Public Sector
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Registration is now open for the Google Government Summit , taking place on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. We’re excited to welcome the government community in person for a full day of networking, best practices and learning from peers to help accelerate the mission of government. Register now to join us for the full day event.
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Nicholas Adcock: The Importance of Local Economies Amid an Increasingly Globalized World
Policy Chats
JANUARY 2, 2024
In this episode, President and CEO of the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce Nicholas Adcock talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the importance of local economies and their relevance in an increasingly globalized world. I'm not trying to replicate government because that's their job.
The Importance of Local Economies Amid an Increasingly Globalized World w/ Nicholas Adcock
Policy Chats
JANUARY 2, 2024
In this episode, President and CEO of the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce Nicholas Adcock talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the importance of local economies and their relevance in an increasingly globalized world. I'm not trying to replicate government because that's their job.
Learning from Las Vegas: Round 2 | Planning for Activation and Transformational Projects
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Similarly, other festival marketplaces like Faneuil Hall in Boston and the South Street Seaport in New York City (" Seaport District reinvents itself with dining, shopping and a dose of history ," NY1 News) have the same issues of the need for refreshment. Over time, local visitorship drops off.
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Boosting Emotional Intelligence-A Key to Improved Local Government Working Relationships
Public Administration Associates
AUGUST 6, 2018
In late spring, I had the honor and privilege of giving the opening keynote talk at the UW-Whitewater Local Government Leadership Workshop. The ten strategies I presented to the group of about 50 local government administrators from southern Wisconsin were the following: Pay Attention to Your Own Emotions First.
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Visions of Recovery: Leveraging Libraries for Vital Communities
First State Insights
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Betsey Suchanic, Senior Program Manager with the Urban Libraries Council, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about local libraries' critical community economic development roles. 3) What needs to happen for this change to occur? 5) How can folks get involved?
Another reason for a broader approach to healthcare planning
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
JANUARY 25, 2024
In the past, many hospitals have received grants, local tax revenues, or subsidies from other businesses that offset these losses, but there is no guarantee that these funds will continue to be available or sufficient to cover the higher costs hospitals are experiencing. Idaho News 2 ICBS) photo. Scenario planning and monitoring.
Welcome to the team, Maurice Classen!
zencity
MAY 3, 2023
We’ve welcomed numerous new partner communities across the world, rolled out cutting-edge new features, including the first-ever use case of ChatGPT in local government , and re-launched as the best full-service community engagement platform available for government today. Welcome to the team, Maurice!
2022 State and Local IT Influencer List Badges
State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
If you’re on the list of 30 State and Local Government IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2022, spread the news and grab our IT influencer images for your social media pages or websites. Please be sure to tag @StateTech when you post!
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Share So Others Might Learn
GovLoop
DECEMBER 28, 2022
In March 2022, the FBI issued a warning that ransomware attacks were straining local governments and public services. This was not news. Nationwide, numerous city and county offices, police departments, schools, and other local agencies had reported suffering data breaches and service disruptions.
Getting Feedback From Residents: A New Survey
Barrett & Greene
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
With that in mind, we found a new report from PublicInput , a leader in community engagement software for government, to be of particular interest. Residents want to be more informed before and after contributing their input or feedback to their local government.
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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
MAY 31, 2022
The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Corporate landlords in NC mapped by News & Observer. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. 3N5YGbn.
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Local Government’s Public Trust Puzzle
ASPA National Weblog
OCTOBER 6, 2016
The good news is that not everything believed about national candidates or national conditions is believed about local government. With trust of local government just “OK” and, at the same time, representing the backbone of a willing democracy , we wanted to explore the linkages to public trust in communities across the U.S.
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The Big CHIPS Act Matching-Subsidy Myth
Barrett & Greene
APRIL 4, 2023
Contrary to what some are telling taxpayers, the Act, which includes $39 billion for new semiconductor factories—does not require massive or matching subsidies from states or localities. That may come as harsh news to some residents of New York and Ohio, which have recently committed two of the biggest subsidy “megadeals” in U.S.
What @sog_ced is reading online: August 2022
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
AUGUST 31, 2022
The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. DFI in the news: Learn more about DFI’s work with NCEM to create more affordable housing in areas impacted by natural disasters: [link].
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WMATA and MWCOG announce new joint transit initiative | Could a regional "transport association" be on the horizon, or just a transit bailout?
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
APRIL 11, 2024
According to Twitter and other news sources (" WMATA and MWCOG announce new joint transit initiative ," DC News Now) WMATA the operator of regional subway and bus services, and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, are going to start working together.
CDT Announces a Sizzling Summer of Training!
California Department of Technology
AUGUST 3, 2022
August 3, 2022 – The Office of Professional Development (OPD) has a lot of exciting training news to share. The Information Security Leadership Academy (ISLA) kicked off August 3 with 28 students from state and local government.
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National Public Lands Day, Saturday September 23rd
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Many parks, at all levels: national; state; and local, have events. Interesting that the federal government is on the verge of shutting down (" US government shutdown: What is it and who would be affected? ," Reuters), which means that parks and open lands close too. More should. Federal shutdown. Wilderness.
Library Marketer Shares Brilliant 4-Step Plan for Getting Press Coverage and Building Personal Relationship With Media
Super Library Marketing
MARCH 11, 2024
The subject line worked and Leslie’s work building a relationship with the media landed her a victory: The display was covered in the local newspaper (you have to be a subscriber to read the full story). Leslie says the time it takes to build those relationships with local reporters is a worthy investment for any library, no matter the size.
Why hide from data?
Barrett & Greene
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The first one is regrettable, though understandable: For localities, particularly smaller ones, there’s often an absence of the resources necessary to gather data or to establish and work with performance measures. Consider, for example, the recent good news that childhood poverty rates had dropped from 9.7 Two reasons emerge.
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