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5 Ways Secure Cloud Infrastructure Fuels Innovation This
eBook explores how a proactive security strategy built on secure cloud
infrastructure can drive innovation. It highlights success stories showcasing
how organizations accelerate time-to-market, focus on user outcomes, increase
agility, manage risks, and optimize resources. It emphasizes the importance of
integrating security from the start to foster a culture of continuous
improvement. DOWNLOAD
A Century of Cities The
National League of Cities was founded 100 years ago. Its CEO reflects on its
history and continuing mission. READ MORE
A Mayor’s Legacy: Economic Growth, Historical
Reckoning From revitalizing the economy
to confronting his city’s racial past, Tulsa, Okla., Mayor G.T. Bynum
leaves office having created a focus on unity and progress. He is the fourth
member of his family to serve as mayor. READ MORE
AAC&U
Launches AI Institute for Pedagogy and Curriculum The American Association
of Colleges and Universities recruited 124 institutions to participate in its
Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum, an online program to help
educators incorporate AI into their courses. READ
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Active AI Employee Experience Active
AI employee experience automates everyday tasks for knowledge workers. It
combines generative AI with a core automation platform and intelligent document
processing technology to eliminate mundane work and let employees focus on
higher-value tasks. This brief explains how to get started. DOWNLOAD
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Midwest Drought Is Causing Transit Headaches on the Mississippi River The
majority of U.S.
agricultural exports rely on the Mississippi River to
reach the international market. READ
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Are
you prepared for When (Not If) the Cyberattack Comes? Cyber threats
escalate quickly, expedite by having a pre-planned response on deck. CONTINUE
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As AI Gains Ground, Security Leaders Need to Embrace
Saying Yes Cybersecurity chiefs are often
viewed as inhibitors of innovation who are likely to veto new ideas in the
interest of keeping systems safe. But as agencies increasingly lean on AI,
CISOs must find a way to get to "yes." READ MORE
AWS is Helping Small and
Mid-Sized Government Agencies Modernize with Cloud Discover actionable guidance and best practices
on how to respond stronger and faster to serve your constituents more
effectively—together with CrowdStrike, Esri, and Tyler Technologies. LEARN MORE
Boost Lifetime
Income How can
you boost lifetime income and enhance economic mobility? LEARN MORE
Build Starting on $25M EV Tech Center in Decatur, Ala. Work is set to commence this month on the fourth phase of the Robotics Technology Park, run by state agency Alabama Industrial Development and Training. It will focus on building and working with electric vehicles. Opening is expected in spring 2026. READ MORE
Cable Industry’s
Commitment to Bridging the Rural Broadband Gap Stream "Every Last Mile" to witness how
relentless dedication and innovative solutions helped crews overcome challenges
in expanding broadband to rural America. Watch now: EveryLastMile.film. WATCH NOW
CISA Eyes Software Security as China Threats Rise The federal cybersecurity agency has recommended ways that the U.S. can improve critical infrastructure defense against nation-state
threats, including boosting open source software security. READ MORE
Closing the Digital
Divide in Rural America: Experience What It Takes Every Last Mile captures the journey of bringing
high-speed internet to underserved areas. Stream the docufilm and see the
impact at EveryLastMile.film. WATCH NOW
Conn. Readies Release of Millions for High-Speed Broadband The availability of more than $28 million in grant money is aimed
at supporting the build-out of infrastructure. Greenwich, Conn., affluent but
underserved, will get the most this round, approximately $1.8 million. READ MORE
Equity Is a Key
Focus for Oakland, Calif., Broadband Work The Bay Area city is making high-speed Internet more accessible with
projects focused on affordability and service delivery and aimed at closing the
digital divide. A California Public Utilities Commission grant is among the
funding sources. READ MORE
False Business Filings May Have
Inflated Colorado’s Economic Data In the summer of 2022 the state reduced the filing fee for new
LLCs to just $1, triggering a surge in fraud and registration delinquencies.
Now the state must deal with the fallout, including the possibility that
current business and job numbers are not reliable because of it. READ MORE
FCC Rules Florida Can’t Threaten TV
Broadcast Stations The Florida Department of Health issued
a letter to local TV stations last week, demanding that they remove ads
supporting the state’s abortion amendment within 24 hours or the department
would seek criminal charges. READ MORE
Florida Approves Free-Fuel Depots
After Hurricane Milton The state has opened a handful of
gasoline distribution sites, where residents can go to get 10 gallons for free,
to help the state recover from the recent Category 3 storm. But lines to get
the free gas are long and supplies are limited. READ MORE
Former Washington Nuclear Site Gets New Life as Solar
Farm Plus, the first easily accessible 3D data set of the
moon, Scottsdale, Ariz., rolls out drones as first responders, and the amount
Amazon has lost on devices powered by Alexa. READ MORE
Generative
AI Strategies for Public Sector Success Generative AI is revolutionizing
how public sector organizations deliver services. This guide offers insights
into building an effective AI strategy tailored to the unique needs of
government, healthcare, and education. It covers key considerations such as
data management, model selection, and how to responsibly scale AI applications
while maintaining security, privacy, and compliance. DOWNLOAD
Guide to State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Reporting Requirements Revised in September 2024 to reflect State and
Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program updates, this guide provides an
overview of the current SLFRF program reporting requirements -- incorporating
the latest changes and clarifications from the Treasury. Whether you're a grant
manager in state, local, territorial, or Tribal government, this resource will
help you understand SLFRF reporting requirements and deadlines to maintain
compliance. DOWNLOAD
Hardest Season for
Parks Is Budget Season Parks
gained popular and political support during the pandemic. That hasn’t
translated into increased funding, especially for smaller neighborhood parks. READ MORE
Hawaii to Boost Power Grid by Harnessing Ocean Waves An 826-ton buoy hooked up at the U.S. Navy's Wave Energy Test Site
off the coast of Oahu will be connected to the state's electrical grid by an
undersea cable, making a small but important move away from fossil fuels. READ MORE
How Fall Foliage Maps Can Drive Government GIS Advances Minnesota's Fall Color Finder map gets roughly 250,000 views a year, but it isn't just a pretty interface — it's a tool offering lessons in user engagement, accessibility and data governance for governments nationwide. READ MORE
How
Mercer County, Pa., Has Managed to Avoid Election Misinformation For many
localities across the swing state, election workers are bracing for a flood of
conspiracy theories and abuse on Election Day in November. But through its
history, culture and grassroots efforts, one Pennsylvania
county has a different experience. READ
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How Much Difference Does a Political
Leader Make? Generally not that much when it comes to the
economy or utility bills or how bureaucracy functions. But there are some
important things they can influence. READ MORE
How New Orleans Is Leading the Nation
in Violent Crime Reduction The FBI’s
quarterly data shows there has been a 23 percent decrease in murder nationally.
New Orleans, however, has seen a sharper decrease, with a 39 percent drop in
murders and less than 100 murders so far this year. READ MORE
How Rural Towns Are
Learning to Love ADUs Whether
it’s backyard housing or in-law suites, attitudes are changing on accessory
dwelling units as a cheaper, quicker route to housing affordability and
availability. READ MORE
How Should Pennsylvania Regulate AI? Pittsburgh has a
new policy that bars city employees from using generative AI tools with
sensitive data from residents. But every state and locality has their own set
of rules as there is no federal law to regulate the development and use of AI. READ MORE
How Smart
Governments Are Cutting Costs While Better Engaging Residents Your boss will love you when you provide these
cost-cutting solutions. Learn to harness the power of digital government and
its digital channels to engage residents better and reduce bottom-line
expenses. DOWNLOAD NOW
How the National Guard prepares for 'Zero-Coverage'
Emergencies When a natural disaster strikes, macro network
coverage is generally lacking. No network means no communication,
collaboration, coordination or situational awareness for first responders on
the front lines. This white paper explains how the National Guard has
incorporated advanced networking and communications tools to prepare military
organizations for 'zero-coverage' emergencies. DOWNLOAD
How to Bring Modern Solutions to Public Services Read about how the State of Utah and California's DHCS have successfully transformed service delivery using modern solutions. DOWNLOAD
How Two States Handle
Cybersecurity Risks from Vendors Third-party risks are a high concern for a
significant portion of CISOs, and recently the CISOs of New Hampshire and Kansas made time to discuss how they're handling
related challenges in their states. READ MORE
ILTA's 2024 Tech Survey: AI, Cloud, and
the Tools Driving Law Firm Efficiency The 2024
International Legal Technology Association (ILTA)... Read
the whole entry
In ‘Liberal’ San Francisco, the
Progressive Is the Underdog Aaron Peskin, who is an advocate
for community services, rent control and neighborhood preservation, is now an
underdog in the famously liberal city’s mayoral race that wants a hard-line
approach to homelessness and crime. READ MORE
Is AI the Missing Piece in the Public Procurement
Puzzle? A report from the National
Association of State Chief Information Officers and the National Association of
State Procurement Officials illustrates how AI can support government
procurement. It examines use cases and obstacles, too. READ MORE
Is Underground Hydrogen the Key to
Alaska’s Clean Energy Future? State geologist Mark Myers hopes that hydrogen deposits in Alaska’s
metamorphic rock could be enough to fuel the state’s energy industry. The idea
comes from a well in Mali that has fueled one village since 2012. READ MORE
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Legacy VPNs are no Match for
Today's Cybersecurity Needs See how Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) strengthens your security
architecture and eliminates exposure to cyber threats. READ ARTICLE
Make Data Your Generative AI
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Misinformation, Online Scams Surging Following
Historic Hurricanes Bad actors often
take advantage of natural disasters, and especially hurricanes, in times of
crisis. Hurricanes Helene and Milton pose significant new online threats,
including misinformation and fraud. READ MORE
New York’s Low-Income Broadband Plan
May Head to SCOTUS An approved measure
was supposed to require Internet providers to offer basic broadband
interconnectivity to low-income residents for $15 a month. But a consortium of
providers and telecom firms argue that should be the FCC’s job. READ MORE
Newly Launched Govineer Aims for Financial, Utility
Billing Three existing government
technology firms, including Black Mountain Software, comprise the new company,
which said it has 2,000 clients out of the gate. The deal includes backing from
Black Mountain owner Peterson Partners, an investment firm. READ MORE
No, Local Election Officials Can’t
Block Certification of Results Despite some local
officials’ claims that they will not certify election results, there are ample
safeguards to ensure that ballots are tabulated accurately and election results
are certified in a timely manner. READ MORE
North Carolina
Rebuilds Election Infrastructure in Counties Decimated by Helene Voters and voting offices in Western N.C. face
unprecedented challenges in finding their bearings, and each other. READ MORE
North
Texas Lands New Procurement Tech for Local Agencies Gov tech supplier Civic
Marketplace is offering a procurement platform backed by AI for the North
Central Texas Council of Governments. The deal could promote more use of
cooperative purchasing, according to backers. READ
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Oakland, Calif.,
Will Keep Gunshot-Detection System After a passionate debate about the value of
ShotSpotter, the Oakland City Council approved Tuesday a new contract for the
network of sensors that alerts police to gunshots. READ
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One Month Later: Spokane Schools Are
Doing Fine Without Cellphones Spokane, Wash., Public Schools banned students from using their phones in class
at the start of this school year. Teachers have found the new policy to be a
“nonissue” that has resulted in better engagement, even when phones are
allowed. READ MORE
Oregon
May Be First State to Tax Large Companies and Send the Money to Residents The
initiative commonly known as the Oregon Rebate would increase the minimum tax
on large businesses by 3 percent and send the cash to all residents,
guaranteeing them a minimum income. READ
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Preparing
for Increased Fire Activity and Risk to Lives and Property Wildfire season
is getting longer, more destructive, and has secondary hazards: flooding,
erosion, and mudflows. CONTINUE
READING
RapidSOS Hopes to Make Commercial Truck Driving Safer The public safety technology provider is teaming up with transportation firm Motive to offer more accident data for truck-driving accidents. The move comes as trucking faces several serious challenges. READ MORE
Resident-Centric
‘Any Door’ Project Will Be Boosted by AI Washington, D.C., CTO Stephen
Miller describes a large-scale modernization project that aims to reorient
government services so residents can quickly get what they need no matter how
they got there. READ
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San Francisco Bill Would Require City Catalog AI Uses Hilary Ronen, a supervisor at the consolidated
city-county, has drafted legislation that would compel officials to list how
and where artificial intelligence is used. Transparency is a main goal: “We’re
not prohibiting any uses” of AI, she said. READ
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Several Major Systems Due for Modernization in Hawaii
Chief Information Officer Christine
Sakuda explains how the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to update older
technologies, but the state workforce will also need new skills to support
modern services. READ MORE
Smart
Cities Evolve Beyond Devices to Become More Local The concept of a “smart
city” or “connected community” has been around for decades, but experts argue
the meaning of the term, and the expectations around it, have changed in recent
years. Residential input remains vital, city leaders explain. READ
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Smart Strategies to Safeguard
Digital Transactions and Prevent Fraud Accurate identity verification is foundational to
expanding government digital services. READ ARTICLE
Sonoma County, Calif., Court Documents Exposed in Breach Proceedings are expected to continue as normal after Sonoma County
Superior Court documents were exposed in a data breach this week, county
officials said Wednesday. READ MORE
States Have Big Climate Plans, but
November Could Change Them Both red and blue states across
the nation have emission reducing plans that are dependent on federal funds
from the Inflation Reduction Act. Depending on who is elected in November,
available funding could change. READ MORE
The
GenAI Advantage: Using Data as a Differentiator This guide explores the
transformative potential of generative AI and emphasizes the importance of data
as a key differentiator in successful AI initiatives. It outlines how leaders
can position their data at the heart of their AI strategies to unlock new value
and deliver more personalized services. It covers data foundation, fine-tuning
AI models, and strategies to maximize value from generative AI. DOWNLOAD
The Old — and New — Challenges Our
HBCUs Face We continue to underfund them, their student
bodies are becoming more diverse, and their values are under political assault.
We need to preserve the cultural significance of these important institutions. READ MORE
The Path to
Prosperity Value the
voices of those who have experienced poverty. See what they said about economic
mobility. LEARN MORE
The Rare Governor Who's Becoming a
Mayor Term-limited as governor of Delaware,
Democrat John Carney decided to cap his career with a stint as mayor of Wilmington. READ MORE
The
Rise and Reign of Remote Work: A Decadelong Breakdown of America's WFH
Evolution Working from home has dramatically changed over the past 10
years, as technology developments and the pandemic have radically changed the
workplace landscape. The number of remote workers is now nearly triple what it
was in 2014. READ
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The Technology Path to Human-Centered
Procurement Outdated, expensive systems fail to deliver for
government or the public. Procurement technology needs to be simpler, clearer
and faster for everyone. READ MORE
Three States Discuss Tackling Cybersecurity Staffing
Needs Tech leaders from Kansas, Nebraska and New Hampshire recently shared insights into building talent pipelines, bringing
on interns and other strategies to maintain robust workforces. READ MORE
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Three Years in,
Missouri Cyber Commission Awaits Members A state-level
Cybersecurity Commission, enacted by law in 2021, is required to meet quarterly
at a minimum, and to report annually to Gov. Mike Parson. The governor,
however, has not appointed any commission members. READ MORE
Upgrading Tech Skills for Municipal and State
Agencies Whether it be moving to the cloud or adopting
artificial intelligence, the technology needs of government continue to evolve,
and agencies must make sure that their technologists' skills evolve as
well. READ MORE
Washington to Use Drones to Track Seals and Sea Lions Starting this fall season, Washington will use
drone technology to monitor the local seal and sea lion populations, the
state's Department of Fish and Wildlife announced last month. READ MORE
Wealthy Governor, Billionaire Family
Changed Nebraska Elections New analysis shows the breadth
of Nebraska campaign giving by Pete Ricketts and his parents, which spiked when
he ran for governor and spiked again to support Jim Pillen, who soon appointed
Ricketts to the U.S. Senate. READ MORE
Westmoreland County, Pa., Recovers $800K from Cyber Scam Officials at the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County said the entity, a water and sewer utility, recovered more than $826,000 stolen in a “vendor impersonator” phishing scheme. This, an expert said, is a rare occurrence. READ MORE
What
Do State Governments’ Public AI Inventories Reveal? Some states are pulling
back the curtain on their use of artificial intelligence in government,
creating public inventories showing which agencies use AI, the types of systems
and their potential impact on citizens. READ
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What’s New in Digital Equity: Highlights from DIW 2024 Plus, a federal digital equity program received hundreds of applications, a tracker illustrates the rising trend of digital service teams, new research quantifies the positive effects of fiber broadband on rural communities and more. READ MORE
Whatever Happened to the Hatch Act? Law
enforcement officials aren’t supposed to appear in campaign ads showing a badge
or wearing a uniform. But lots of them are doing it. READ MORE
Who’s Shaping the Next
Generation of Identity Solutions? Join the Identity event of the year, Oktane,
online, on October 16th Okta to hear keynotes and product sessions. REGISTER NOW
Why Tighter Budgets Might Be Better
for States in the Long Run States have been awash with cash
in recent years. Those that didn’t make spending increases permanent are now in
better shape. READ MORE
Will
There Be a Rust Belt Defense Complex? Struggling midwestern cities may have
a future in military manufacturing. READ
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