Next City
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The 1-acre garden, in the middle of a 35,000-acre former mine, is supplying thousands of pounds of fresh produce to families in three Texas counties that have few grocery stores.
State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
As state and local governments charge out of the days of the pandemic, leading IT officials are bursting with transformative initiatives that are reshaping the public sector technology landscape. In their work, these officials rely more than ever on partnerships across jurisdictions and with the private sector. Where visible, these strong relationships informed StateTech's list of 30 State and Local Government IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2023.
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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The U.S. spends billions of dollars to train and equip foreign security forces in order to address global threats such as terrorism and narcotics trafficking. But is this assistance working? Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our two recent reports.
The City Fix
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
If you’re a regular reader of TheCityFix, you’re no stranger to the vital role that cities play in shaping the future of our planet. From leading the shift to zero-emission transportation networks to advancing solutions to curb plastic waste at.
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In a rapidly evolving landscape, the integration of digital software into Public Works teams has become imperative. This shift presents an opportunity to transcend traditional approaches, unlocking new levels of efficiency, cost savings, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This article offers comprehensive strategies to navigate this transformation.
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Sustainability, planetary health, and climate action have become priority topics within governments and organizations of all sizes, with universities playing a pivotal role to inspire and empower the future generations. On the journey of finding answers and solutions to address global sustainability challenges, universities are integral in delivering ground-breaking knowledge and scientific advancements.
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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
When you file your taxes each year, you expect IRS to keep your personal and financial information safe. This information includes things like your income, any loans you might have, where you live, Social Security number, and more. But recently.
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
When it comes to cancer research in the United States, no federal agency does more than the National Cancer Institute. With an annual budget exceeding $7 billion, the NCI funds investigative work in everything from cancer genomics to the disease’s detection, diagnosis and treatment. While scientists lead the way in these initiatives, their success is highly dependent on support from the agency’s Office of the Chief Information Officer.
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
August 31, 2023 marked a triumphant conclusion to the 2022-2023 City Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE) program year, marking its fourth and most expansive year since the program began in 2019.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Grocery executives face a host of new challenges, including flat growth and margin pressure. Five trends could point the way to renewed momentum.
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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.
Citizen Lab
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
This August, we’ve been amazed again at how local governments worldwide are leveraging their CitizenLab platforms to engage with their communities. Whether it’s urban redevelopment, school reform, or community-driven initiatives, in more and more places, residents are taking active roles in decision-making processes. Dive into this selection of community engagement projects, curated by our participation experts, and let these examples inspire you!
Partnership for Public Service
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The heated political debates around key funding bills needed to prevent a government shutdown are having an unintended consequence. While Democrats, Republicans and independents tend not to agree on much these days, there is a widespread consensus that the threat of a shutdown is a negative development. A recent online survey by the Partnership for Public Service shows that 68% of all respondents said the threat of a showdown was decreasing their trust in the federal government, while only 18% s
Disaster Zone blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
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NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Across the country, old and outdated infrastructure is vulnerable to a changing climate, from frequent and intense storms, extreme heat, and drought.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
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.
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
North Carolina suffers from a lack of affordable housing options for low and moderate income households. And as my colleague Tyler Mulligan has noted , the public sector cannot be expected to solve this problem without private sector capital and expertise. In a May 2022 post , Tyler outlined many of the ways in which North Carolina’s local governments can aid the development of privately owned affordable housing.
GovLoop
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Recent investments in cloud have come with a cost — increased attack surfaces that make agency networks more vulnerable to cyberthreats. So how can agencies reduce their network vulnerabilities while still taking advantage of the benefits cloud offers? One solution is cybersecurity consolidation , which combines traditionally separate tools, such as intrusion prevention, anti-malware, or DNS security, into a single platform that provides all those protections together.
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Negotiations continue in Congress to fund the federal government. Failure to pass a funding agreement before the deadline could lead to a federal government shutdown on October 1, 2023, which would have wide ranging consequences for American communities. This includes significant repercussions for local public safety programs.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Wholesale banks have vast expertise in traditional AI. It’s a sound investment that is paying off again as generative AI takes hold.
Open Access Government - Technology News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Chief Technology Officer at Zama Dr Pascal Paillier talks to Open Access Government about why privacy in healthcare matters, the privacy barriers faced by the industry and how Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) could help Q: Tell us a bit about you and your area of expertise I’m currently the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder of Zama, a startup that powers machine learning and other applications with homomorphic encryption to ensure data privacy.
Park Leaders
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
“What you’re doing is making a difference not only for this generation, but if you do it right, it’s making a difference for future generations.” Phil Gaines and I had the chance to record an episode together while attending the 2023 State Park Director’s Conference at the Mormon State Historic Site in Genoa, Nevada. It was the perfect opportunity to discuss our experiences at the conference, with Phil sharing his unique perspective as a former park director now rep
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Cultural backgrounds significantly influence an individual’s perspectives, decision-making, viewpoints, and various other aspects of our life experiences. From familial influences to shaping values, heritage, and even elements like food and music, cultural backgrounds also play a pivotal role in shaping our professional journeys.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The energy transition is spurring unprecedented market volatility and uncertainty. Here’s how traders, producers, and broader energy players can prepare.
CarahCast
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Join us as thought leaders from Ohio agencies and the business community discuss their high-level vision and day-to-day objectives in adopting new technologies to revolutionize government IT. Join us as thought leaders from Ohio agencies and the business community discuss their high-level vision and day-to-day objectives in adopting new technologies to revolutionize government IT.
GovCast
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The Air Force Research Laboratory, the hub of innovation for the Department of the Air Force, has created a new directorate that will improve business processes to enable faster research and better decision-making. Leading this Digital Capabilities Directorate is the newly-appointed Alexis Bonnell, who concurrently serves as AFRL’s first CIO. She is now charged with making the digital dominance the service is working to achieve a reality.
A Library Writer's Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The Reference Services Review (RSR) journal invites submissions for papers exploring a wide range of reference, public, and user services topics. As you may know, the RSR is an international, peer-reviewed journal that focuses on current research, practice, and trends in library reference, user, and public services. RSR publishes manuscripts from a range of library and information science perspectives.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Zero-basing transcends cost cutting—offering leaders visibility into operations, investment, and growth strategies.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
I am very excited for today’s episode for a couple of reasons. First, if you’ve been listening to the show for a while, you know I haven’t always been a solo host. Well, we have some exciting things happening and I’m very pleased to announce that one of my future co-hosts is making her debut on the podcast today. Cara Myers is NRPA’s marketing and engagement manager, and she joined the NRPA team recently, coming to us from the marketing team at City of Aurora Parks and Recreation in Colorado.
Super Library Marketing
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Last week, we went over the Marketing Rule of 7 and how consistent messaging delivered many times over multiple channels will lead to promotional success. But that does NOT mean you must create 500 versions of every promotion you do. PHEW! So, let’s talk about the easiest way to make the Marketing Rule of 7 happen within the constraints of working in a library.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Luxembourg can exceed EU carbon-emission-reduction goals by doubling-down on opportunities in key private sectors.
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