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Oct 10, 2026

Selected items posted on the Internet during the week ending October 9, 2026

Preparing for Medicaid's New Redetermination Mandates This paper explores practical strategies for preparing for more frequent eligibility reviews, strengthening constituent communications and reducing administrative burden without sacrificing the beneficiary experience. DOWNLOAD 

How the City of Newport News Is Raising the Bar for Open Government  Facing a surge in public records requests, Newport News centralized FOIA management to improve transparency, streamline compliance and strengthen public access to government information. READ NOW


What Drives Effective Government Leaders? Go beyond the headlines and hear candid conversations with Governing’s Public Officials of the Year. Listen to The Common Thread 


Keeping Public Services Accessible During Emergencies Power outages, severe weather, and equipment failures don't stop the need for public services. Learn how agencies can prepare for unexpected disruptions while maintaining reliable communications with staff and the communities they serve. DOWNLOAD 


As more colleges shut down, communities are looking to convert their campuses into housing. Zoning, costs and neighborhood opposition can make that harder than it sounds. Read More 


A Guide to AI Recruitment Technology for Public Sector Hiring Learn how AI-assisted recruiting can help agencies identify qualified candidates sooner, reduce sourcing work and manage the compliance and security considerations that come with hiring technology. DOWNLOAD 

Empowering Staff in the Field This guide explains how mobile-first augmented field operations systems infuse artificial intelligence, automation and real-time information into every stage of fieldwork. DOWNLOAD

5 Public Safety Trends for 2026 From AI-powered situational awareness to integrated real-time crime centers, this paper reveals how agencies can modernize systems to keep pace with escalating risks.  DOWNLOAD


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