Jul 11, 2026

Selected Internet blog posts for the week ending July 10, 2026

How Branded Communications Can Improve Government Billing Learn how consistently branded communications can increase constituent trust, improve engagement and support stronger government billing. DOWNLOAD

Fewer Births Mean Fewer Students. Now is the time for policymakers to take steps to mitigate the impact and better support schools and students. Read More

Fighting AI with AI: How State and Local Governments Can Stop Fraud This thought leadership paper covers common misconceptions about AI in identity verification and the technology components agencies need to combat to prevent AI-driven fraud. Read more to learn how your agency can enhance its approach to identity verification. DOWNLOAD 

Essential Steps to Building a Strong Grant Compliance Framework From internal controls to reporting and monitoring, this guide explores the key components of a stronger, more sustainable approach to grant compliance. DOWNLOAD

Using Existing Platforms to Meet New Political Priorities With 39 gubernatorial elections set for fall 2026, navigating change is a crucial skill for state CIOs. This paper explores how CIOs can deliver fast and visible wins that align with policy priorities of incoming administrations. DOWNLOAD

Essential Steps to Building a Strong Grant Compliance Framework From internal controls to reporting and monitoring, this guide explores the key components of a stronger, more sustainable approach to grant compliance. DOWNLOAD

The AI-Enhanced Meeting: Improving Access and Driving Better Outcomes   Discover how AI is transforming the way public sector teams meet, collaborate and deliver results. In this paper, you’ll learn how AI-powered tools are helping agencies overcome common challenges in hybrid environments. DOWNLOAD

Dangerous Heat Is Coming To More Parts Of The Country Than Ever. The Federation of American Scientists has compiled a library of remediation strategies and policies. Read More

Deferred Maintenance and Its Impact on Communities This eBook examines the problem of deferred maintenance for America's infrastructure, considers ways to identify deferred maintenance issues early and explores options for addressing them quickly. DOWNLOAD

Fighting AI with AI: How State and Local Governments Can Stop Fraud Uncover common misconceptions about AI in identity verification and the technology components agencies need to combat to prevent AI-driven fraud. DOWNLOAD

Redefining Government Efficiency State and local efficiency initiatives are going beyond cost control. While savings clearly matter, a growing number of these efforts also seek to connect spending to outcomes, increase institutional capacity, and improve the responsiveness and usability of resident services. This report examines how the concept of government efficiency is evolving and offers examples of what these trends look like in practice. DOWNLOAD

Making Sense of AI in Public Services A practical guide for public sector leaders choosing between generative AI tools, chatbots, and agentic AI. DOWNLOAD