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A solution for dying downtowns is popping up in major cities
November 21, 2023 | News, ManagementAs business districts look for ways to revive economies weakened by long-gone office workers, cities are testing pop-up shops to reduce vacant retail space and give small business owners a launch platform.
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These federal grants could help shore up your cyberdefences
| News, CybersecurityA report from the Government Accountability Office identified 27 grants not “intended to primarily support cybersecurity activities” that state and local governments could tap for critical funding—if they have grant writing expertise.
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Education linked to better employment prospects upon release from prison
| News, WorkforcePeople who get an education while serving time are less likely to return to prison and more likely to enter the job market, an analysis finds.
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Despite setbacks, states are still counting on offshore wind
| News, InfrastructureCanceled projects threaten more than half the offshore wind capacity under contract with states.
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States revisit wildlife management with an eye on resilience
November 20, 2023 | News, ManagementSome states are wondering if climate mitigation could have a furry, four-legged solution.
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Apprenticeship programs are growing as the public sector faces workforce shortages
| News, WorkforceRegistered apprenticeships, infrequently used by state and local governments in the past, are gaining the attention of staff-starved agencies.
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FCC wants to improve cyber protections for schools, libraries
| News, CybersecurityFaced with a growing number of cyberattacks on school districts nationwide, the agency announced a three-year pilot program to gather data on the best cyberdefenses.
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Where are the best ‘climate havens’ in the U.S.? Wherever you build them.
| News, InfrastructureA refuge isn't something nature hands us, but something we have to create ourselves.
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Pennsylvania’s election audit starts with a roll of the dice
| News, ManagementDepartment of State officials rolled ten-sided dice to generate a seed number needed for risk limiting audits.
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Democrats face a balancing act in advancing clean energy initiatives
November 18, 2023 | News, ManagementDespite some skepticism, auto unions recently approved new labor agreements that invest big in the nation’s transition to clean energy. Three Democratic governors are calling it a win. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's… Read More »