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The ‘silver tsunami’ is here. Is government ready?
June 07, 2024 | News, ManagementAbout 10,000 Americans are turning 65 every day. As the nation’s aging population continues to climb, states and the federal government are working to get plans in place to care for older adults.
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Support for rooftop solar outpaces other energy infrastructure
June 04, 2024 | News, InfrastructureA new survey assessed support of local government officials in Michigan for solar, wind and nuclear energy infrastructure and power transmission.
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911 call centers cope with more calls, fewer workers
April 22, 2024 | News, WorkforceStaff shortages are forcing emergency call center workers to pick up more overtime, work longer hours, adding extra pressure to an already stressful job, a new survey found.
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White House beefs up child care block grants
February 29, 2024 | News, FinanceA new rule caps the total amount low-income families have to pay for child care at 7% of their income and directs states to pay child care providers more fairly and on time.
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Data literacy 101: Building a public sector workforce for the future
January 29, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentFailure to understand data is more dangerous to states and localities than ever, and there’s a big gap between what public employees know about data and what they need to know.
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States need better tech, training to keep repeat drunk drivers off the roads
June 15, 2023 | News, Public SafetyLacking adequate resources, states are often unable to provide complete criminal histories to the FBI’s databases, which are critical resources for reducing impaired driving by repeat offenders, according to a new GAO report.
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Digital driver’s license available for Google Wallet
June 01, 2023 | Emerging Tech, NewsMaryland is the first state to offer digital licenses and IDs for both Apple and Android devices.
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Metadata catalog refreshes one state’s water use insights
May 23, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsA metadata catalog is helping Arizona water resource managers quickly find and analyze the data needed by water users, planners and decision-makers.
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County looks to blockchain for records management
May 18, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureRiverside County, California, wants to convert paper-centric services to trusted, secure and private electronic operations with an interagency blockchain platform that would be open to other counties.
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State auditor seeks cyber readiness evaluation for agencies with DOD contracts
May 16, 2023 | News, CybersecurityThe Colorado Office of the State Auditor wants to be sure that agencies that receive funding from the Defense Department can meet DOD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements.