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B Approximately 73% of people say they feel more unsafe using facilities with unhygienic public restrooms due to the COVID-19 pandemic. b By leveraging Tork and OMNIA Partners, which is available through your favorite distributor's cooperative contract, there is a simple solution: changing out jet air dryers for paper towels. Facility managers today are faced with the dual challenges of reducing the risk of pathogen transmission and meeting the heightened expectations of an increasingly hygiene-conscious public. Cleaning and hand hygiene solutions are available through OMNIA Partners by leveraging your favorite distributor's cooperative contract. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the report by "The News Leader," that as a result of issues faced in some direct-recording electronic voting machines (DREs) in the last election, officials of Augusta county in Virginia decided to switch to paper ballots for the November 2016 election. Topics discussed include board raised concerns about DRE malfunction and glitches and the absence of paper trail that makes recounts meaningless, and return to paper ballots by areas that encountered voting machine issues.

Crimes and emergencies don't stay within jurisdictional borders, and neither should your CAD system.Emergencies span borders, but CAD systems often don't. Learn how can utilize a modern CAD-to-CAD interoperability network to save time, save lives and keep your PSAP professionals off the phone so they can take and dispatch 911 calls.In this whitepaper, you will discover: How Itit Works: Unify (CAD-to-CAD) in Action Benefits To Your Agency The Future of InteroperabilityTo register for this White Paper, click here.Brought to you by:Graph [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the white paper of Onvia describes the U.S. State, local and education (SLED) government contracting market titled "Sizing Up the $1.5 Trillion State & Local Contracting Market." Topics discussed include huge market fragmented with five distinct levels of government with increased purchasing entities; purchases and planned purchases at public agencies by government contractors; and Onvia's datasets that can help businesses determine top agencies in the market.

The article reports that Onondaga County Department of Social Services (DSS) in Syracuse, New York, has transitioned from a paper-based system to a digital workflow. It mentions that the system depends on 800 desktop scanners from management solution provider Kodak Alaris. It mentions KODAK ScanMate i1150 Scanners from Kodak.

By 2100, "We found that more than half of Florida's 410 municipalities will be affected by sea level rise, exposing on average almost 30% of local revenues", reads an abstract to the research paper "Can Florida's Coast Survive Its Reliance on Development?" Report: Local tax revenue in Florida's coastal communities is vulnerable to rising sea levels A joint report published recently by researchers from Cornell University and Florida State University analyzes the potential financial consequences sea level rise could have on cities and towns in Florida. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses how government leaders are addressing various workplace challenges. It highlights the use of employee feedback to establish a positive organizational culture, strategies to mitigate staffing shortages and boost retention rates, methods to compete with the private sector for skilled employees, proactive management of workplace stress, and successful adaptation to remote work. The article also offers a white paper guide and data highlights from The National Employee Survey, which provides insights into local government trends across the nation. The goal is to provide valuable data and successful strategies for navigating the modern-day local government workplace and driving job satisfaction. [Extracted from the article]

After more research, Rosensteel took up the fight against plastic pollution and launched a recycled, non-chlorine bleached paper alternative to single-use plastic dog waste bags called Pooch Paper. Realizing the need to divert this waste from landfills, the state passed AB2398, creating the California Carpet Stewardship Program (CARE). Collins states, "We are seeing more governments become proactive in the EV arena, with incoming requests asking for guidance. [Extracted from the article]

Inside the white paper: How the media microscope influences perceptions of police Differences in how some demographics trust law enforcement Plus, retention and recruitment strategies from police leaders, and more B Brought to you by: b Graph: https://www.americancityandcounty.com/files/2022/07/Polco RGB Primary-Lockup-Color-Positive-copy-1-300x124.png To read the whole article, please register here. This report can help you better position your law enforcement agency for community-centered public safety service. This exclusive white paper presents our most recent nationwide data that give an unbiased view of how residents really feel about the police. [Extracted from the article]

Review this eBook to: Understand why high performance is more important than ever to tackle the public sector's biggest challenges Digitize paper-based workflows and improve customer satisfaction. Read Profiles of Innovative Local Asset Management Leaders Local government budgeting leaders are facing a perfect storm: five forces are driving them to transform how they work and serve - from risks like cyber threats and the "silver tsunami", to opportunities like federal funds, the cloud transition, and the heightened demand for digital services. [Extracted from the article]

The City of Everett solves fixed and mobile connectivity challenges with Sierra Wireless. The City of Everett improved connectivity for officers equipment with AirLink routers and AirLink Management Service, the IT team can support and manage the devices remotely. By installing these changes for better connectivity solutions, the City of Everett ensured that: Law enforcement officers are reliably connected in their vehicles City utility workers can monitor remote locations and systems IT teams experience lower calls for support To read the White Paper, please click here. [Extracted from the article]

The solution included the following: Working closely with Sierra Wireless to manage a seamless transition Working with a partner that develops custom functionalities Leveraging the capabilities of Sierra Wireless AirLink® technology To read the White Paper, please click here. Los Angeles Sheriff's Department needed to upgrade to vehicle routers across its fleet while maintaining connectivity for dispatch systems as well as all other vehicle technologies. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is the largest sheriff's department in the world, with over 18,000 employees. [Extracted from the article]

"ICLEI USA's technical advisers support local and regional governments through quantification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with their supply chains. ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is a large global network of local cities, counties and other regional or public agencies devoted to solving the world's sustainability challenges. [Extracted from the article]

Here are the main points we'll cover: Effectively Champion modernization in your agency Key requirements for considering technology vendors Using user experience to drive adoption and channel shifts Technical must-haves for a payments solution Evaluating a vendor's partnership orientation to determine fit To read the whole white paper, please register here. PayIt serves more than 80 million people in North America, and we've worked with numerous leaders in local government agencies who are eager to modernize but unsure how to go about it. This guide contains detailed information to help government agencies define digital engagement and payment software purchase criteria and evaluate vendors. [Extracted from the article]

In the white paper, researchers investigate older adult trends that leaders should be aware of so they can build a better community that benefits all ages. As the population of older adults increases to unprecedented numbers, local government decision-makers will face new challenges. [Extracted from the article]

Over 2000 government agencies trust Geotab to drive their fleets forward with data. Inside this white paper, you'll explore various customer success stories and see why Geotab is the #1 trusted telematics partner for government fleets across the globe. [Extracted from the article]

From platform implementation to resident experience, an upgraded process can: - Result in applications processed 5X faster - Reduce City Hall walk-in traffic by 80% - Be implemented in about 6 months To read the whole article, please register here. Whether you use an online platform, paper, or a combination of the two, learn more about what to do and what NOT to do when it comes to adopting a modern permitting and licensing solution for your community. [Extracted from the article]

Read this white paper to learn how to: Create a modern, digital employee experience Streamline HR and IT employee service requests Integrate data to centralize resources across departments and locations Check out this whitepaper to learn more. The race for talent has only just begun; with an increasing number of open positions, government executives will face unprecedented pressure to attract candidates to the workforce. [Extracted from the article]

Many records management search systems provide only metadata indexing such as name or address. In the digital age, government records management teams must balance both physical, paper copies of documents and electronic copies. Because of how much falls under the umbrella of records management, there are a variety of challenges that records administrators face when it comes to managing records. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the exploration of the implementation and modification of plastic bag bans in a number of major metropolitan areas in the U.S. It mentions the preliminary approval given by the city council of Coral Gables, Florida to ban the use of plastic bags in retail stores, the approval of plastic bag bans by the city council of Newport, Rhode Islands, and the vote of the city council of Malibu, California to improve the ordinance for plastic bag ban.

The article reports on digitization of recreation activities registration in Loudoun County, Virginia by Jakub Jedrzejczak, database team manager, and information technology (IT) department using Laserfiche enterprise content management system. Topics include County having highest median household incomes leading to increase in demand for public services such as parks, registration through paper documents as time-intensive and error-prone and views of Jedrzejczak on problems standing in lines.

The article presents views of chief procurement officer of the computer and network security company Palo Alto for the company's initiative to reduce usage of papers for providing procurement services. Particular focus is given to the benefits of the company's initiative to the government including accountability, savings, and increased efficiencies in the services. Establishment of electronic systems, cloud-based services, and use of software application program interfaces.

The article focuses on the pilot program to use electronic signatures for paper related forms processing system started by County Clerk Office Chief Information Officer Rolf Bishop in San Diego County, California. Topics discussed include the county noted a positive response from taxpayers, the county office web portal to be integrated by digital signature vendor SIGNiX as enlisted by Bishop and using electronic signature saved the county labor costs and expenses.

The article offers brief information on the Combo shredding machines from paper shredder maker Security Engineered Machinery Co. Inc. (SEM).

The author offers information on procurement profession in the U.S. Topics discussed include involvement of the procurement team in government procurement, 2007 research paper by the non-profit organization National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) cost saving and cost avoidance, and the sale of surplus as one of the savings type.

The article focuses on the conflict between city regulations and state laws in the U.S. Topics discussed include the "plastic bag" battle in Texas which represents a national model where cities legislatively address a local problem while state legislatures shoot it down especially as more conservative Republicans gain control of state governments. It talks about the main arguments for state authority over municipalities and how it undermines the principle of democracy.

The article previews the 223 Stand-alone Flail machine from Morbark.

The article offers information on the Demo Days event sponsored by Morbark Inc., manufacturing industry that was held in Michigan from August 20-21, 2015. It mentions that the Demo Days allows firm's equipment chip and grind waste wood to performance. It mentions that the participants saw the manufacturing processes used to produce the company's chippers, grinders and other gear. Demo Day