Bad News Is Not Like Wine
Disaster Zone blog
JANUARY 18, 2023
Run, don’t walk, to share bad news.
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Business news to watch in 2023
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 14, 2023
What are the business news stories leaders should look out for in the year ahead? As 2023 unfolds, many feel that it’s Asia’s time to lead.
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Business news to watch in 2024
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 4, 2024
As economies in Asia evolve in 2024, they have the potential to shape the next normal. We talk to business media leaders about their views on the year that was and the year ahead.
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News headlines to watch for in 2023
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 31, 2023
From growth prospects to the net-zero transition and from geopolitical tensions to inflation, their perspectives shed light on the themes we will be seeing in the news. We asked influential journalists in Asia and Europe for their views on the stories that will shape each region.
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Local news is crucial to governance, and it’s hurting
GCN
MARCH 18, 2024
COMMENTARY | Public officials need to support it any way they can. It’s good for their communities, and it's good for them.
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TikTok News — People Are Getting Their News from Social Media
Disaster Zone blog
JANUARY 10, 2023
Then there are states banning TikTok from government devices.
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The impact of local radio news in England
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
I haven't mentioned this in terms of "local news" or "local content" in commercial radio, because it's been so long since the average station has offered any, with the exception of the usually one station in each market that maintains an exclusive focus on news, like WTOP in the Washington DC area.
It doesn’t have to be all bad news. The public is eager to hear positive stories about the federal government
Partnership for Public Service
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The need for more balance and trust While the news media plays an important role as a watchdog on the government and public officials—especially regarding corruption and impropriety—these results indicate the public is eager to hear different stories. The post It doesn’t have to be all bad news.
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Perfection Fatigue Is Good News for Your Library! What Millennial & Gen Z Patrons Really Want ??
Super Library Marketing
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
In this episode, I want to share some good news for libraries about something called Perfection Fatigue. And that’s good news for libraries! Show, Episode 157. This is the idea that people don’t want to see your library in its most perfect form. They’re looking for something much more authentic.
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Ask A Librarian: Getting News to Our Patrons
Librarian.net
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Valley News – $5/month. where to find what) except to note that for most people, diving into a database to read current news an article at a time is not a great user experience. I hope everyone read the article by Bill McKibben in the most recent New Yorker, How Vermont’s Media Helps Keep the State Together.
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News from the Global Infrastructure Initiative: February 2024
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Welcome to this edition of Voices on Infrastructure by the Global Infrastructure Initiative (GII).
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Great News for Chile
Human Transit
JANUARY 27, 2022
The post Great News for Chile appeared first on Human Transit. Chile is wealthy enough to do things, but its car ownership is low enough that it can still choose to avoid many of the worst mistakes of North America. And it has the perfect transport leader for the moment.
Republicans and Democrats agree: The threat of a government shutdown is bad news
Partnership for Public Service
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The post Republicans and Democrats agree: The threat of a government shutdown is bad news appeared first on Partnership for Public Service. Read the recent op-ed from Partnership President and CEO Max Stier on why shutdowns harm the public and what Congress can do to stop them.
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COVID-19: The Threat of "Fake News" (with Carl Bergstrom)
Policy Chats
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
In this episode, theoretical and evolutionary biologist and professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, Carl Bergstrom talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the era of "fake news" and how to combat disinformation.
COVID-19: The Threat of "Fake News" (with Carl Bergstrom)
Policy Chats
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
In this episode, theoretical and evolutionary biologist and professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, Carl Bergstrom talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the era of "fake news" and how to combat disinformation.
Negative Audits Can Be Good News
Barrett & Greene
APRIL 6, 2023
Several years ago – right before the start of the pandemic -- our book, The Promises and Pitfalls of Performance-Informed Management was published by Rowman & Littlefield.
TikTok Tests a New Feed Option and It Could Have Major POSITIVE Implications for Your Library Social Media Promotions…Plus More News From Instagram and Google
Super Library Marketing
AUGUST 31, 2022
These pieces of news apply to any library using TikTok or Instagram, and they could have major implications for your library’s promotions–in a positive way! Watch the Video Now. The Library Marketing???????? Show, Episode 156. In this episode, I will share four major social media headlines for libraries.
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News from the Global Infrastructure Initiative: October 2022
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 16, 2022
Welcome to the October 2022 edition of Voices on Infrastructure, which focuses on decarbonizing the built environment.
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News from the Global Infrastructure Initiative: August 2022
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 3, 2022
Welcome to the August 2022 edition of Voices on Infrastructure, which focuses on technology and sustainability in freight transport.
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Good Weather Dominates
Disaster Zone blog
JANUARY 23, 2024
When good weather is in the news—that is news.
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After walkouts, Republican senators barred from reelection in Oregon
GCN
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup. In a unanimous decision, the state Supreme Court ruled that the lawmakers could not run for another term on this year’s ballot.
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A flurry of anti-trans bills kick off many new legislative sessions
GCN
JANUARY 20, 2024
Barely into the new year, conservative state legislatures are already taking up anti-LBGTQ bills. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup. Republicans are pushing at least 300 such bills across the country.
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What @sog_ced is reading online: March 2024
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
APRIL 2, 2024
To learn more read NC Department of Commerce’s recently released LEAD Feed article: [link] commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lead- feed/nc-business-applications-surge-following-covid What do biotech, professional business services, and yarn production companies have in common?
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Optimizing Electric School Buses for Cold Weather Climates
The City Fix
MARCH 6, 2024
The good news? As electric school buses hit the road across the United States, it’s important for school districts and school transportation providers to prepare for how these clean-running buses will perform in different climates. Electric school buses are tested.
Online Extremism is a Growing Problem, But What’s Being Done About It?
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Many of us have seen news headlines about extremist attacks that were fueled by. A hate crime occurs nearly every hour in the U.S. It’s a growing problem that’s been fueled by hate-filled internet posts on social media and other internet platforms.
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Governors propose spending billions on overdue infrastructure projects
GCN
JANUARY 13, 2024
Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup. In State of the State addresses this week, several governors said they would prioritize ambitious and much needed infrastructure projects.
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As concerns over gambling addiction mount, states are set to rake in millions from Super Bowl bets
GCN
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup. Sports betting has spread to 38 states and Washington, D.C., over the past five years. In that time, states have also seen massive increases in calls to gambling addiction hotlines.
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California’s budget troubles are unique—at least for now
GCN
DECEMBER 9, 2023
Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup. The Golden State could face a $68 billion deficit through mid-2025. But other states appear to remain fiscally strong, with many still spending surpluses.
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DEI programs at public universities targeted
GCN
DECEMBER 16, 2023
Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup. Republican officials in several states are trying to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in state agencies and public colleges.
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Why advocates for transgender rights are so thrilled with election results
GCN
NOVEMBER 11, 2023
Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup. After years of putting transgender issues at the center of the culture wars, several anti-trans candidates were defeated in Tuesday’s state and local elections.
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Democrats face a balancing act in advancing clean energy initiatives
GCN
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
Despite some skepticism, auto unions recently approved new labor agreements that invest big in the nation’s transition to clean energy. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup. Three Democratic governors are calling it a win.
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Newspaper acquisition as an element of a conservative agenda
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
JANUARY 17, 2024
He's already criticized the current paper (" New Baltimore Sun owner insults staff, says paper should mimic Fox45 ," Baltimore Banner). In Alabama , to shape discourse on utility regulation, Alabama Power has created a news service (" How an Alabama utility wields influence by financing news ," Guardian ).
Interest rates are rising, but states aren’t worried yet. Here’s why.
GCN
OCTOBER 28, 2023
Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup. State and local governments generally use bonds to finance major infrastructure projects. But higher rates won’t bust budgets just yet.
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Speak Up During Railway Safety Week This September
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
After a tragic derailment that shook Ohio in East Palestine earlier this year, rail safety became national news, but for many communities, it was already the talk […] Source
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Southeast Asian Cities Have Some of the Most Polluted Air in the World. El Niño Is Making it Worse
The City Fix
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Residents of Jakarta, Indonesia woke up on August 31, 2023, to a thick blanket of haze and news that their city was again ranked the most polluted in the world — one of many times during the last several months when air quality became.
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Disaster Zone blog
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The news can only cover so much of what is going on.
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Migrant fight expands to suburbs, could force federal shutdown
GCN
JANUARY 6, 2024
Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup. Greg Abbott’s actions are drawing more state and local leaders into debates over caring for migrants, while House Republicans target the Biden administration on border security.
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Confronting AI and Journalism: How to restore trust in journalism in the face of AI?
Open Access Government - Technology News
MAY 22, 2023
AI is making it harder to differentiate between real journalism and fake news. The potential for chatbots to disseminate convincing but unverified information makes it harder to differentiate between real journalism and fake news. How will the relationship between AI and journalism affect the ways we consume information?
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What to watch for in Tuesday’s high-stakes elections
GCN
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup. Abortion rights are playing a pivotal role in elections in Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia.
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SCP 167: Summer Recap with Chris Kallal
Summer Camp Programming
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Listen to this episode to hear all the highs and lows of Camp Good News Summer 2022! SHOW NOTES Chris and Curt recap Chris’ summer on this week’s episode. Things he learned, things that worked well, things that didn’t work well, and more! Links for the Week Watercolor Trees: [link] HOSTS CURT JACKSON CHRIS KALLAL […].
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FedHeads
MAY 6, 2019
Robert is on assignment in West Virginia and checks in to talk with Francis about the latest effort to establish shared services across the Federal government and discusses whether the current effort will be successful and why.
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TRANSPARENCY AND TRUST
Barrett & Greene
MARCH 4, 2024
There’s little question that there’s a strong journalistic urge to put bad news on the front page, while better news winds up someplace on page seven. As The Guardian reported some years back, “people’s interest in news is much more intense when there is a perceived threat to their way of life.
What @sog_ced is reading online: February 2024
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
MARCH 1, 2024
DFI in the news: Report on upcoming Transylvania housing summit cites UNC DFI research in Brevard. 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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