Climate’s Middle Managers: The Rise of the Adaptation Officer
Everyone funds the Net Zero narrative, but adaptation officers are quietly sandbagging the future against climate threats. Literally.
State and Local
From Siloed Programs to Federated Governance: Interagency Models for Smart City Security
There’s an urgent need for federated governance frameworks to secure smart cities and interconnected infrastructure. Here are some best practices.
Digital Twin Cities: How Local Governments Are Using Simulations to Shape Smarter Communities
Local governments are leveraging digital twin technology to build smarter, more resilient communities. By creating real-time simulations of infrastructure, traffic, zoning, and emergency response systems, cities are transforming how they plan, manage, and invest in public services — all while maximizing the value of shrinking public funds.
Rebuilding Rural America
“How Ya Gonna Keep ’em Down on the Farm (After They’ve Seen Paree?)” It’s a question people have been asking for just over a hundred years. This was a popular song after WWI and would be a common theme for many years. Many early movies had a lead character running off to the big cityRead… Read more »
Public Health Fallout
Recent HHS cuts will likely significantly impact public health at the state and local levels. Here are some key areas of concern.
Rethinking Public-Sector Skills-Based Hiring in the Age of GenAI
Generative AI (GenAI) isn’t just another workplace tool — it’s a fundamental shift in how work gets done. State and local hiring practices must adapt by taking a strategic approach to skills-based recruitment.
Attitude Is Everything
It’s often difficult to overcome obstacles and find potential advantages in challenging circumstances. Here is a real-world example of finding a solution without feeling overwhelmed by the problem.
Understanding Rural America Today
Rural America is changing, and administering to small-town needs is challenging. The old approaches no longer work; we need new models.
Four Strategies for Protecting Public-Sector Digital Infrastructure
By integrating certain tools and techniques, including Search AI and a zero-trust architecture, state and local agencies can improve their cybersecurity postures, safeguard their data, and ensure the continuous operation of their digital infrastructure.
The New Modernization Mindset: Focus on Innovation
Government agencies are eager to acquire, develop and use new tech as soon as possible. But it’s not always easy.