CINXE.COM

<!doctype html> <html lang="en"> <head> <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge"> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"> <title>Paper Library: Training for State and Local Government</title> <link rel="icon" href="https://www.governing.com/favicon-16x16.png" type="image/x-icon"> <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-2.2.4.min.js" integrity="sha256-BbhdlvQf/xTY9gja0Dq3HiwQF8LaCRTXxZKRutelT44=" crossorigin="anonymous"></script> <script src="https://maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/3.3.7/js/bootstrap.min.js" integrity="sha384-Tc5IQib027qvyjSMfHjOMaLkfuWVxZxUPnCJA7l2mCWNIpG9mGCD8wGNIcPD7Txa" crossorigin="anonymous"></script>  <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-DLKHJ6T8K5"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-DLKHJ6T8K5'); </script>  <script src="/js/papers.2020.js"></script> <script src="https://media.erepublic.com/javascript/simpleSocialShare.jquery.js" type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script> <script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/mustache.js/2.3.0/mustache.min.js" integrity="sha384-wlIoxluAn4R0ncWYWAibi4AATy1rxh4LzxfPhzhRfBwpYzbAQT7FDApW3TTf4KC+" crossorigin="anonymous" type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/3.3.7/css/bootstrap.min.css" integrity="sha384-BVYiiSIFeK1dGmJRAkycuHAHRg32OmUcww7on3RYdg4Va+PmSTsz/K68vbdEjh4u" crossorigin="anonymous"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="//services.erepublic.com/fonts/ProximaNova/stylesheet.css"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="/css/style.papers.2020.css?v=8" type="text/css" media="screen"> <script src="/js/vue.global.prod.js"></script> <script> window.brandName = "GOVERNING"; window.currentTopic = 'paper'; window.papersUrl = "papers.governing.com"; window.topicsList = [{"tag":"Administrative Services"},{"tag":"Advocacy and Government Affairs"},{"tag":"Artificial Intelligence"},{"tag":"Budget and Finance"},{"tag":"Budget, Finance and HR"},{"tag":"Buildings and Facilities"},{"tag":"Citizen Engagement"},{"tag":"Cloud"},{"tag":"Constituent Experience"},{"tag":"Cybersecurity"},{"tag":"Data and Analytics"},{"tag":"Digital Workflows"},{"tag":"Diversity, Equity and Inclusion"},{"tag":"Emergency Management"},{"tag":"Emerging Tech"},{"tag":"Finance"},{"tag":"Grants"},{"tag":"Health and Human Services"},{"tag":"Infrastructure"},{"tag":"IT Infrastructure"},{"tag":"IT Modernization"},{"tag":"Justice and Legal"},{"tag":"Justice and Public Safety"},{"tag":"K-12 Education"},{"tag":"Law Enforcement and Fire"},{"tag":"Local"},{"tag":"Networking"},{"tag":"Policy"},{"tag":"Privacy"},{"tag":"Public Works"},{"tag":"Smart Cities"},{"tag":"Social and Mobile"},{"tag":"Special Districts"},{"tag":"State"},{"tag":"Sustainability and Environment"},{"tag":"Transportation"},{"tag":"Utilities, Water, Waste and Energy"},{"tag":"Workforce"}]; window.papersList = {"143599":{"id":"143599","url_name":"Using-Satellite-Imagery-for-Permit-Compliance-and-Enforcement-143599","display_title":"Using Satellite Imagery for Permit Compliance and Enforcement","abstract":"Managing land-use compliance is challenging for many state agencies due to budget constraints and limited manpower. This guide explores how using near-daily satellite imagery can drastically improve monitoring, reduce manual efforts, and help enforce regulations more effectively.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/Planet-Ebook-PermitComplianceEnforcement-Letter.preview.jpg","qorder":"4","start_date":"2025-01-27 00:00:00","client_name":"Planet Labs Inc.","create_date":"2025-01-27 15:48:53","safe_title":"Using Satellite Imagery for Permit Compliance and Enforcement","safe_abstract":"Managing land-use compliance is challenging for many state agencies due to budget constraints and limited manpower. This guide explores how using near-daily satellite imagery can drastically improve monitoring, reduce manual efforts, and help enforce regulations more effectively.","tags":["Smart Cities","Public Works","Emerging Tech","Data and Analytics","Sustainability and Environment","State"],"class_list":"paper Smart_Cities Public_Works Emerging_Tech Data_and_Analytics Sustainability_and_Environment State"},"143387":{"id":"143387","url_name":"The-Disaster-Management-Preparedness-and-Recovery-Guide-Tools-and-Strategies-for-State-Agencies-143387","display_title":"The Disaster Management Preparedness and Recovery Guide: Tools and Strategies for State Agencies","abstract":"State government agencies play a pivotal role in managing disaster responses, from wildfires to infrastructure failures – but with limited resources and increasing demands, how do agencies effectively plan, mitigate, and recover? This eBook provides a breakdown of the disaster management lifecycle, innovative technologies, and process improvements that any state agency can implement.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/Planet-Ebook-DisasterLifecycle.preview.jpg","qorder":"4","start_date":"2024-10-24 00:00:00","client_name":"Planet Labs Inc.","create_date":"2024-10-24 10:41:04","safe_title":"The Disaster Management Preparedness and Recovery Guide: Tools and Strategies for State Agencies","safe_abstract":"State government agencies play a pivotal role in managing disaster responses, from wildfires to infrastructure failures &ndash; but with limited resources and increasing demands, how do agencies effectively plan, mitigate, and recover? This eBook provides a breakdown of the disaster management lifecycle, innovative technologies, and process improvements that any state agency can implement.","tags":["Sustainability and Environment","State","Public Works","Law Enforcement and Fire","Emergency Management","Data and Analytics"],"class_list":"paper Sustainability_and_Environment State Public_Works Law_Enforcement_and_Fire Emergency_Management Data_and_Analytics"},"142900":{"id":"142900","url_name":"How-Satellite-Data-Helps-Governments-Make-Better-Decisions-142900","display_title":"How Satellite Data Helps Governments Make Better Decisions","abstract":"High-resolution satellite data is helping bring government leaders a multidimensional view of change as it's happening. This paper explores how high-res satellite data tools are helping drive program and policy effectiveness, with several real-world examples from the public sector.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/Planet-Ebook-DrivingPolicyEffectiveness-StateLocal-Letter.preview.jpg","qorder":"6","start_date":"2024-04-29 00:00:00","client_name":"Planet Labs Inc.","create_date":"2024-04-29 11:56:02","safe_title":"How Satellite Data Helps Governments Make Better Decisions","safe_abstract":"High-resolution satellite data is helping bring government leaders a multidimensional view of change as it's happening. This paper explores how high-res satellite data tools are helping drive program and policy effectiveness, with several real-world examples from the public sector.","tags":["Policy","IT Modernization","Infrastructure","Data and Analytics"],"class_list":"paper Policy IT_Modernization Infrastructure Data_and_Analytics"},"143588":{"id":"143588","url_name":"Rethink-State-and-Local-Government-Six-Priorities-to-Deliver-on-Now-143588","display_title":"Rethink State and Local Government: Six Priorities to Deliver on Now","abstract":"State and local governments are facing unprecedented challenges, from workforce shortages to growing cybersecurity threats. This eBook outlines six actionable priorities to help agencies modernize operations, improve citizen services, and strengthen public trust.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/main-ebook-state-local-six-priorities.preview.jpg","qorder":"10","start_date":"2025-01-22 00:00:00","client_name":"Oracle","create_date":"2025-01-22 09:49:31","safe_title":"Rethink State and Local Government: Six Priorities to Deliver on Now","safe_abstract":"State and local governments are facing unprecedented challenges, from workforce shortages to growing cybersecurity threats. This eBook outlines six actionable priorities to help agencies modernize operations, improve citizen services, and strengthen public trust.","tags":["Citizen Engagement","Cloud","Finance","Justice and Public Safety","Workforce","Cybersecurity"],"class_list":"paper Citizen_Engagement Cloud Finance Justice_and_Public_Safety Workforce Cybersecurity"},"143614":{"id":"143614","url_name":"Make-Your-Clerks-Office-More-Efficient-143614","display_title":"Make Your Clerk's Office More Efficient","abstract":"Administrators have a lot on their plate. Learn how streamlining tasks with the right tools can help you work smarter and provide better service to your community.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/Multiproduct_Clerk_Productivity_Bundle_Fact_Sheet.preview.jpg","qorder":"18","start_date":"2025-02-03 00:00:00","client_name":"CivicPlus","create_date":"2025-02-03 09:08:03","safe_title":"Make Your Clerk's Office More Efficient","safe_abstract":"Administrators have a lot on their plate. Learn how streamlining tasks with the right tools can help you work smarter and provide better service to your community.","tags":["Workforce","Local","Emerging Tech","Data and Analytics","Constituent Experience","Administrative Services"],"class_list":"paper Workforce Local Emerging_Tech Data_and_Analytics Constituent_Experience Administrative_Services"},"143615":{"id":"143615","url_name":"47-Tips-for-Public-Records-Management-143615","display_title":"47 Tips for Public Records Management","abstract":"Managing public records requests requires more than just compliance - it’s about efficiency, transparency, and building trust. This checklist delivers actionable tips, from optimizing workflows to streamlining response processes, all aimed at easing your workload.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/47_Tips_and_Benefits_to_Master_Public_Records_Requests_Management.preview.jpg","qorder":"24","start_date":"2025-02-03 00:00:00","client_name":"CivicPlus","create_date":"2025-02-03 09:16:39","safe_title":"47 Tips for Public Records Management","safe_abstract":"Managing public records requests requires more than just compliance - it&rsquo;s about efficiency, transparency, and building trust. This checklist delivers actionable tips, from optimizing workflows to streamlining response processes, all aimed at easing your workload.","tags":["Citizen Engagement","IT Modernization","Administrative Services","IT Infrastructure","Workforce","Constituent Experience","Local"],"class_list":"paper Citizen_Engagement IT_Modernization Administrative_Services IT_Infrastructure Workforce Constituent_Experience Local"},"143641":{"id":"143641","url_name":"Checklist-Steps-to-Centralize-Your-Grant-Management-143641","display_title":"Checklist: Steps to Centralize Your Grant Management","abstract":"Use this checklist to spot the signs that it's time to centralize your grant management and then create a roadmap for improving operations and shoring up compliance.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/AmpliFund_Centralization_Checklist_Governing.preview.jpg","qorder":"28","start_date":"2025-02-13 00:00:00","client_name":"AmpliFund","create_date":"2025-02-13 12:26:56","safe_title":"Checklist: Steps to Centralize Your Grant Management","safe_abstract":"Use this checklist to spot the signs that it's time to centralize your grant management and then create a roadmap for improving operations and shoring up compliance.","tags":["Finance","Budget and Finance","Grants"],"class_list":"paper Finance Budget_and_Finance Grants"},"143598":{"id":"143598","url_name":"How-Local-Governments-Can-Improve-Economic-Mobility-for-Residents-143598","display_title":"How Local Governments Can Improve Economic Mobility for Residents in Their Communities","abstract":"Download this paper to learn about the Upward Mobility Framework, a practical tool that provides definitions, metrics and tools to help local government leaders understand economic challenges in their communities — and how they can effectively address them.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GOV24_CASE_STUDY_Gates_Mobility_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2025-01-27 00:00:00","client_name":"Gates Foundation","create_date":"2025-01-27 14:49:42","safe_title":"How Local Governments Can Improve Economic Mobility for Residents in Their Communities","safe_abstract":"Download this paper to learn about the Upward Mobility Framework, a practical tool that provides definitions, metrics and tools to help local government leaders understand economic challenges in their communities &mdash; and how they can effectively address them.","tags":["Finance","Data and Analytics","Citizen Engagement","Advocacy and Government Affairs","Workforce","Local","Policy","Law Enforcement and Fire","K-12 Education","Justice and Legal","Health and Human Services"],"class_list":"paper Finance Data_and_Analytics Citizen_Engagement Advocacy_and_Government_Affairs Workforce Local Policy Law_Enforcement_and_Fire K-12_Education Justice_and_Legal Health_and_Human_Services"},"143560":{"id":"143560","url_name":"Cultivating-Inclusive-Government%3A-Women-in-the-Public-Sector-143560","display_title":"Cultivating Inclusive Government: Women in the Public Sector","abstract":"While women play vital roles across state and local governments, recent research highlights persistent gaps in gender equity, especially in leadership positions. This report, based on a survey of 229 state and local leaders, uncovers the current state of women’s representation, barriers they face, and actionable strategies to foster inclusivity.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GOV24_RESEARCH_REPORT_KPMG_WIG_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2025-01-07 00:00:00","client_name":"KPMG LLP","create_date":"2025-01-07 16:42:28","safe_title":"Cultivating Inclusive Government: Women in the Public Sector","safe_abstract":"While women play vital roles across state and local governments, recent research highlights persistent gaps in gender equity, especially in leadership positions. This report, based on a survey of 229 state and local leaders, uncovers the current state of women&rsquo;s representation, barriers they face, and actionable strategies to foster inclusivity.","tags":["State","Policy","Local","Diversity, Equity and Inclusion","Advocacy and Government Affairs","Workforce"],"class_list":"paper State Policy Local Diversity__Equity_and_Inclusion Advocacy_and_Government_Affairs Workforce"},"143538":{"id":"143538","url_name":"How-Alabama-Made-Tax-Services-More-Accessible-143538","display_title":"How Alabama Made Tax Services More Accessible","abstract":"The Alabama Department of Revenue faced significant operational challenges with its legacy systems, which were not meeting evolving needs for scalability, security and efficiency. Learn how the agency decided to move to the cloud to address these challenges, and more.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GOV24_CASE_STUDY_AWS_ALDOR_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-12-20 00:00:00","client_name":"Amazon Web Services Inc.","create_date":"2024-12-20 14:13:59","safe_title":"How Alabama Made Tax Services More Accessible","safe_abstract":"The Alabama Department of Revenue faced significant operational challenges with its legacy systems, which were not meeting evolving needs for scalability, security and efficiency. Learn how the agency decided to move to the cloud to address these challenges, and more.","tags":["State","IT Infrastructure","Cybersecurity","Constituent Experience","Cloud"],"class_list":"paper State IT_Infrastructure Cybersecurity Constituent_Experience Cloud"},"143506":{"id":"143506","url_name":"How-Minnesota-Created-a-Text-Message-System-for-Family-Benefits-143506","display_title":"How Minnesota Created a Text Message System for Family Benefits","abstract":"The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) revolutionized its outreach efforts by launching an innovative SMS text messaging system to connect with constituents during the COVID-19 pandemic. This system enabled real-time communication about critical benefits, ensuring that families received timely and vital support. Download this paper to explore how Minnesota DHS overcame challenges, achieved measurable success, and laid the groundwork for scalable innovation.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GOV24_CASE_STUDY_AWS_MN_DHS_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-12-13 00:00:00","client_name":"Amazon Web Services Inc.","create_date":"2024-12-13 13:25:16","safe_title":"How Minnesota Created a Text Message System for Family Benefits","safe_abstract":"The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) revolutionized its outreach efforts by launching an innovative SMS text messaging system to connect with constituents during the COVID-19 pandemic. This system enabled real-time communication about critical benefits, ensuring that families received timely and vital support. Download this paper to explore how Minnesota DHS overcame challenges, achieved measurable success, and laid the groundwork for scalable innovation.","tags":["Social and Mobile","Health and Human Services","Citizen Engagement","Artificial Intelligence","State"],"class_list":"paper Social_and_Mobile Health_and_Human_Services Citizen_Engagement Artificial_Intelligence State"},"143503":{"id":"143503","url_name":"GenAI-Transforms-How-Agencies-Use-Data-143503","display_title":"GenAI Transforms How Agencies Use Data","abstract":"Generative AI enables users to find, summarize and visualize information without requiring specialized data skills. But agencies need an enterprise strategy to realize GenAI's full potential. This paper offers advice on building an effective strategy and using GenAI to address business, operational and IT needs.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GT24_TLP_ElasticSearch_Google_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-12-13 00:00:00","client_name":"ElasticSearch Inc","create_date":"2024-12-13 11:18:04","safe_title":"GenAI Transforms How Agencies Use Data","safe_abstract":"Generative AI enables users to find, summarize and visualize information without requiring specialized data skills. But agencies need an enterprise strategy to realize GenAI's full potential. This paper offers advice on building an effective strategy and using GenAI to address business, operational and IT needs.","tags":["Data and Analytics","Artificial Intelligence"],"class_list":"paper Data_and_Analytics Artificial_Intelligence"},"143482":{"id":"143482","url_name":"Transforming-Public-Services-143482","display_title":"Transforming Public Services","abstract":"New technologies and strategies are important for modernizing government services. But government workforces must also to new ways of working. This paper shares advice from top public sector leaders on navigating change, engaging stakeholders and fostering innovation.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GT24_TLP_Accenture_Workday_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-12-04 00:00:00","client_name":"Workday","create_date":"2024-12-04 16:14:57","safe_title":"Transforming Public Services","safe_abstract":"New technologies and strategies are important for modernizing government services. But government workforces must also to new ways of working. This paper shares advice from top public sector leaders on navigating change, engaging stakeholders and fostering innovation.","tags":["Workforce","Local","IT Modernization"],"class_list":"paper Workforce Local IT_Modernization"},"143477":{"id":"143477","url_name":"Using-the-Cloud-to-Help-Young-Adults-in-the-Justice-System-143477","display_title":"Using the Cloud to Help Young Adults in the Justice System","abstract":"DeKalb County, Georgia, has helped nearly 100 young adults charged with serious offenses avoid incarceration and plan for a better future by developing life skills. The county uses a cloud-based case management system to create an innovative information exchange between program participants and community service partners. This case study shows how local governments can build trust and accountability with the right technology and reduce recidivism in the process. Read more to learn how your organ","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GT24_CASE_STUDY_AWS_Acivilate_JPS_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-12-04 00:00:00","client_name":"Amazon Web Services Inc.","create_date":"2024-12-04 14:45:01","safe_title":"Using the Cloud to Help Young Adults in the Justice System","safe_abstract":"DeKalb County, Georgia, has helped nearly 100 young adults charged with serious offenses avoid incarceration and plan for a better future by developing life skills. The county uses a cloud-based case management system to create an innovative information exchange between program participants and community service partners. This case study shows how local governments can build trust and accountability with the right technology and reduce recidivism in the process. Read more to learn how your organ","tags":["Local","Justice and Legal","Justice and Public Safety","Data and Analytics","Cybersecurity","Cloud","Law Enforcement and Fire"],"class_list":"paper Local Justice_and_Legal Justice_and_Public_Safety Data_and_Analytics Cybersecurity Cloud Law_Enforcement_and_Fire"},"143458":{"id":"143458","url_name":"How-a-Unified-Platform-Gives-You-a-Holistic-View-of-Operations-143458","display_title":"How a Unified Platform Gives You a Holistic View of Operations","abstract":"This thought leadership paper outlines a holistic approach to modernizing operations, addressing challenges like outdated systems, inefficiencies, and compliance hurdles. It highlights a unified, AI-enabled platform that streamlines budgeting, procurement, and grants management while reducing costs and accelerating workflows.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GOV24_TLP_Authorium_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-11-26 00:00:00","client_name":"Authorium","create_date":"2024-11-26 11:12:16","safe_title":"How a Unified Platform Gives You a Holistic View of Operations","safe_abstract":"This thought leadership paper outlines a holistic approach to modernizing operations, addressing challenges like outdated systems, inefficiencies, and compliance hurdles. It highlights a unified, AI-enabled platform that streamlines budgeting, procurement, and grants management while reducing costs and accelerating workflows.","tags":["Grants","Finance","Digital Workflows","Budget, Finance and HR","Administrative Services"],"class_list":"paper Grants Finance Digital_Workflows Budget__Finance_and_HR Administrative_Services"},"143427":{"id":"143427","url_name":"Transforming-Emergency-Management-and-Disaster-Response-143427","display_title":"Transforming Emergency Management and Disaster Response","abstract":"By bringing together technology-driven automation, rapid response teams and community partners through a social care platform, agencies can do more than just help constituents through a crisis -- they can offer them a path to improved well-being. Learn more by downloading the full publication.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GOV24_TLP_Unite_USA_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-11-07 00:00:00","client_name":"Unite USA Inc.","create_date":"2024-11-07 14:05:32","safe_title":"Transforming Emergency Management and Disaster Response","safe_abstract":"By bringing together technology-driven automation, rapid response teams and community partners through a social care platform, agencies can do more than just help constituents through a crisis -- they can offer them a path to improved well-being. Learn more by downloading the full publication.","tags":["State","Local","Emerging Tech","Emergency Management","Data and Analytics"],"class_list":"paper State Local Emerging_Tech Emergency_Management Data_and_Analytics"},"143336":{"id":"143336","url_name":"How-Governments-Can-Close-Skill-Gaps-with-Microcredentials-143336","display_title":"How Governments Can Close Skill Gaps with Microcredentials","abstract":"State and local governments often have difficulty hiring workers with technical IT skills in areas like the cloud and cybersecurity due to high salary demands. One way to address this challenge is to develop the skills of existing government staff through microcredential programs. Read this thought leadership paper to learn more about how microcredentials offer agencies a more convenient way to upskill their staff!","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GT24_TLP_AWS_Udemy_IM_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-09-30 00:00:00","client_name":"Pluralsight","create_date":"2024-09-30 16:57:33","safe_title":"How Governments Can Close Skill Gaps with Microcredentials","safe_abstract":"State and local governments often have difficulty hiring workers with technical IT skills in areas like the cloud and cybersecurity due to high salary demands. One way to address this challenge is to develop the skills of existing government staff through microcredential programs. Read this thought leadership paper to learn more about how microcredentials offer agencies a more convenient way to upskill their staff!","tags":["Workforce","Cybersecurity","Cloud"],"class_list":"paper Workforce Cybersecurity Cloud"},"143295":{"id":"143295","url_name":"Oklahomas-Payroll-Transformation-143295","display_title":"Oklahoma's Payroll Transformation","abstract":"The Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services centralized payroll for 120 state agencies using Workday's cloud-based payroll and human capital management solutions. This case study describes the state's transformation journey and the benefits the new technology brings to payroll administrators and more than 30,000 state employees.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GOV24_CASE_STUDY_Workday_OK_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-09-18 00:00:00","client_name":"Workday","create_date":"2024-09-18 15:35:27","safe_title":"Oklahoma's Payroll Transformation","safe_abstract":"The Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services centralized payroll for 120 state agencies using Workday's cloud-based payroll and human capital management solutions. This case study describes the state's transformation journey and the benefits the new technology brings to payroll administrators and more than 30,000 state employees.","tags":["State","IT Modernization","Cloud","Budget, Finance and HR","Administrative Services"],"class_list":"paper State IT_Modernization Cloud Budget__Finance_and_HR Administrative_Services"},"143291":{"id":"143291","url_name":"4-Ways-to-Get-Ready-for-AI-in-Transportation-143291","display_title":"4 Ways to Get Ready for AI in Transportation","abstract":"Department of transportation leaders don't need a sales pitch on artificial intelligence (AI) -- they need practical guidance on what they can do now to realize an AI-driven future for transportation. Based on meetings that involved public sector transportation leaders, this thought leadership paper covers the steps transportation agencies need to take in four areas: data, workforce, cybersecurity and collaboration.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GT24_CASE_STUDY_AWS_Rekor_DOT_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-09-17 00:00:00","client_name":"Amazon Web Services Inc.","create_date":"2024-09-17 11:38:31","safe_title":"4 Ways to Get Ready for AI in Transportation","safe_abstract":"Department of transportation leaders don't need a sales pitch on artificial intelligence (AI) -- they need practical guidance on what they can do now to realize an AI-driven future for transportation. Based on meetings that involved public sector transportation leaders, this thought leadership paper covers the steps transportation agencies need to take in four areas: data, workforce, cybersecurity and collaboration.","tags":["Data and Analytics","Cybersecurity","Artificial Intelligence","Workforce","Transportation"],"class_list":"paper Data_and_Analytics Cybersecurity Artificial_Intelligence Workforce Transportation"},"143289":{"id":"143289","url_name":"Active-AI-Employee-Experience-143289","display_title":"Active AI Employee Experience","abstract":"Active AI employee experience automates everyday tasks for knowledge workers. It combines generative AI with a core automation platform and intelligent document processing technology to eliminate mundane work and let employees focus on higher-value tasks. This brief explains how to get started.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GT24_TLP_DS_UI_Path_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-09-16 00:00:00","client_name":"UiPath","create_date":"2024-09-16 16:26:11","safe_title":"Active AI Employee Experience","safe_abstract":"Active AI employee experience automates everyday tasks for knowledge workers. It combines generative AI with a core automation platform and intelligent document processing technology to eliminate mundane work and let employees focus on higher-value tasks. This brief explains how to get started.","tags":["Health and Human Services","Digital Workflows","Budget, Finance and HR","Artificial Intelligence","Administrative Services"],"class_list":"paper Health_and_Human_Services Digital_Workflows Budget__Finance_and_HR Artificial_Intelligence Administrative_Services"},"143284":{"id":"143284","url_name":"Closing-the-Child-Care-Gap-143284","display_title":"Closing the Child Care Gap","abstract":"This thought leadership paper outlines tools, services and strategies for creating an ecosystem that can address common inequities and hurdles. Read more to find out how your organization and community can expand child care access to all children.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/CDE24_TLP_Wonderschool_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-09-13 00:00:00","client_name":"Wonderschool","create_date":"2024-09-13 06:46:13","safe_title":"Closing the Child Care Gap","safe_abstract":"This thought leadership paper outlines tools, services and strategies for creating an ecosystem that can address common inequities and hurdles. Read more to find out how your organization and community can expand child care access to all children.","tags":["Data and Analytics","Workforce","IT Infrastructure","Diversity, Equity and Inclusion"],"class_list":"paper Data_and_Analytics Workforce IT_Infrastructure Diversity__Equity_and_Inclusion"},"143271":{"id":"143271","url_name":"Reinventing-Constituent-Experiences-with-AI-143271","display_title":"Reinventing Constituent Experiences with AI","abstract":"Generative AI and smart chatbots are transforming how state and local agencies interact with constituents. This paper offers a roadmap for using these technologies to deliver great self-service experiences.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GT24_TLP_NICE_AI_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-09-10 00:00:00","client_name":"NICE","create_date":"2024-09-10 14:49:14","safe_title":"Reinventing Constituent Experiences with AI","safe_abstract":"Generative AI and smart chatbots are transforming how state and local agencies interact with constituents. This paper offers a roadmap for using these technologies to deliver great self-service experiences.","tags":["Local","State","Health and Human Services","Emerging Tech","Constituent Experience","Citizen Engagement"],"class_list":"paper Local State Health_and_Human_Services Emerging_Tech Constituent_Experience Citizen_Engagement"},"143267":{"id":"143267","url_name":"HHS-Guide%3A-How-AI-and-Automation-Are-Shaping-the-Next-Era-of-Health-and-Human-Services-143267","display_title":"HHS Guide: How AI & Automation Are Shaping the Next Era of Health & Human Services","abstract":"This comprehensive new guide from Governing, Government Technology and the American Public Human Services Association provides a roadmap for implementing and optimizing AI to deliver safer, smarter, better services for HHS agencies, their partners and the communities they serve.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GT24_GUIDE_HHS_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-09-09 00:00:00","client_name":"e.Republic","create_date":"2024-09-09 11:23:18","safe_title":"HHS Guide: How AI & Automation Are Shaping the Next Era of Health & Human Services","safe_abstract":"This comprehensive new guide from Governing, Government Technology and the American Public Human Services Association provides a roadmap for implementing and optimizing AI to deliver safer, smarter, better services for HHS agencies, their partners and the communities they serve.","tags":["Constituent Experience","Artificial Intelligence","State","Local","Health and Human Services","Digital Workflows"],"class_list":"paper Constituent_Experience Artificial_Intelligence State Local Health_and_Human_Services Digital_Workflows"},"143146":{"id":"143146","url_name":"Simplify-Environmental-Protection-with-Modernization-143146","display_title":"Simplify Environmental Protection with Modernization","abstract":"Streamlining document management and digitizing paper-based processes can make environmental agencies more efficient and transparent. Exemplifying this approach is the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which has embraced advanced automation in three areas: protection and conservation; compliance and oversight; and policy and advocacy.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GT24_TLP_Laserfiche_Environmental_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-08-23 00:00:00","client_name":"Laserfiche","create_date":"2024-08-23 17:26:56","safe_title":"Simplify Environmental Protection with Modernization","safe_abstract":"Streamlining document management and digitizing paper-based processes can make environmental agencies more efficient and transparent. Exemplifying this approach is the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which has embraced advanced automation in three areas: protection and conservation; compliance and oversight; and policy and advocacy.","tags":["Sustainability and Environment","State","Digital Workflows","Administrative Services"],"class_list":"paper Sustainability_and_Environment State Digital_Workflows Administrative_Services"},"143131":{"id":"143131","url_name":"Harnessing-Generative-AI-143131","display_title":"Harnessing Generative AI","abstract":"Generative AI is transforming operations, prompting state and local governments to identify the right use cases to achieve strategic objectives and constituent service goals. Download this guide if you are looking to implement safe, effective and responsible use of AI. It features best practices from public sector leaders who are experimenting with the technology as well as insights from AI experts to help agencies develop a thoughtful, go-forward plan for using GenAI.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/CDG24_WHITE_PAPER_AI_Council_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-08-15 00:00:00","client_name":"e.Republic","create_date":"2024-08-15 14:14:46","safe_title":"Harnessing Generative AI","safe_abstract":"Generative AI is transforming operations, prompting state and local governments to identify the right use cases to achieve strategic objectives and constituent service goals. Download this guide if you are looking to implement safe, effective and responsible use of AI. It features best practices from public sector leaders who are experimenting with the technology as well as insights from AI experts to help agencies develop a thoughtful, go-forward plan for using GenAI.","tags":["Artificial Intelligence"],"class_list":"paper Artificial_Intelligence"},"143124":{"id":"143124","url_name":"The-Future-of-Work-in-Constituent-Services-143124","display_title":"The Future of Work in Constituent Services","abstract":"Artificial intelligence (AI) is reinventing work in government. That poses challenges and opportunities for governments and their staff as they implement the technology to improve constituent services. This thought leadership paper explores how AI will transform the government workplace and offers guidance on how agencies can demonstrate the revolutionary power of the technology.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GT24_TLP_Avanade_Constituent_Services_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-08-13 00:00:00","client_name":"Avanade Inc","create_date":"2024-08-13 09:37:12","safe_title":"The Future of Work in Constituent Services","safe_abstract":"Artificial intelligence (AI) is reinventing work in government. That poses challenges and opportunities for governments and their staff as they implement the technology to improve constituent services. This thought leadership paper explores how AI will transform the government workplace and offers guidance on how agencies can demonstrate the revolutionary power of the technology.","tags":["Artificial Intelligence","Workforce","Digital Workflows","Constituent Experience"],"class_list":"paper Artificial_Intelligence Workforce Digital_Workflows Constituent_Experience"},"143053":{"id":"143053","url_name":"Water-Utility-Staffing-A-Better-Way-143053","display_title":"Utility Staffing: A Better Way","abstract":"As certified operator numbers decline and market demands persist, the hiring needs of the water utility industry are becoming increasingly more difficult to meet. That's why municipalities across the country are adjusting their hiring strategies and partnering with specialized recruitment companies. Download this paper to learn how one small rural California town worked with a placement specialist that helped it compete for talent against water utilities in much larger, more accessible cities.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GT23_CASE_STUDY_OTS_Water_Utility_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-07-16 00:00:00","client_name":"OTS","create_date":"2024-07-16 13:47:02","safe_title":"Utility Staffing: A Better Way","safe_abstract":"As certified operator numbers decline and market demands persist, the hiring needs of the water utility industry are becoming increasingly more difficult to meet. That's why municipalities across the country are adjusting their hiring strategies and partnering with specialized recruitment companies. Download this paper to learn how one small rural California town worked with a placement specialist that helped it compete for talent against water utilities in much larger, more accessible cities.","tags":["Special Districts","Workforce","Utilities, Water, Waste and Energy"],"class_list":"paper Special_Districts Workforce Utilities__Water__Waste_and_Energy"},"143004":{"id":"143004","url_name":"How-Local-Leaders-Can-Overcome-Barriers-to-Public-Transit-143004","display_title":"How Local Leaders Can Overcome Barriers to Public Transit","abstract":"As city and county leadership look to solve their communities’ most urgent problems, they may lack an important tool: an effective public transit system. This report examines new survey data and case studies to show how local leaders can meet their public transit goals, even in the face of low budgets and other limitations.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GOV24_REPORT_Via_Transportation_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-06-17 00:00:00","client_name":"Via Transportation Inc","create_date":"2024-06-17 09:34:44","safe_title":"How Local Leaders Can Overcome Barriers to Public Transit","safe_abstract":"As city and county leadership look to solve their communities&rsquo; most urgent problems, they may lack an important tool: an effective public transit system. This report examines new survey data and case studies to show how local leaders can meet their public transit goals, even in the face of low budgets and other limitations.","tags":["Transportation","IT Infrastructure","Diversity, Equity and Inclusion"],"class_list":"paper Transportation IT_Infrastructure Diversity__Equity_and_Inclusion"},"142941":{"id":"142941","url_name":"Strengthening-Digital-Identity-and-Preventing-Fraud-142941","display_title":"Strengthening Digital Identity and Preventing Fraud","abstract":"New research from the Center for Digital Government shows most people prefer to interact with state agencies online. But constituents also are concerned about identity fraud resulting from these transactions, and verifying their digital identity is harder than it should be. This paper offers practical strategies for government leaders and policymakers to simplify digital identity verification and crack down on identity fraud.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GOV24_WHITE_PAPER_Socure_ID_Fraud_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-05-15 00:00:00","client_name":"Socure","create_date":"2024-05-15 16:27:55","safe_title":"Strengthening Digital Identity and Preventing Fraud","safe_abstract":"New research from the Center for Digital Government shows most people prefer to interact with state agencies online. But constituents also are concerned about identity fraud resulting from these transactions, and verifying their digital identity is harder than it should be. This paper offers practical strategies for government leaders and policymakers to simplify digital identity verification and crack down on identity fraud.","tags":["Constituent Experience","State","Privacy","Policy","Cybersecurity"],"class_list":"paper Constituent_Experience State Privacy Policy Cybersecurity"},"142939":{"id":"142939","url_name":"The-State-of-Digital-Identity-in-Government-142939","display_title":"The State of Digital Identity in Government","abstract":"As state agencies expand online services to meet growing constituent demand, accurately verifying identity in the digital world has become critically important. This first-of-its-kind research study explores how state agencies are approaching identity verification and fraud prevention and how residents are experiencing online services and identity verification processes","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/CDG24_REPORT_Socure_SoDI_Guide_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-05-14 00:00:00","client_name":"Socure","create_date":"2024-05-14 10:15:57","safe_title":"The State of Digital Identity in Government","safe_abstract":"As state agencies expand online services to meet growing constituent demand, accurately verifying identity in the digital world has become critically important. This first-of-its-kind research study explores how state agencies are approaching identity verification and fraud prevention and how residents are experiencing online services and identity verification processes","tags":["State","Privacy","Cybersecurity","Citizen Engagement","Constituent Experience"],"class_list":"paper State Privacy Cybersecurity Citizen_Engagement Constituent_Experience"},"142937":{"id":"142937","url_name":"The-Rise-of-Hybrid-Work-in-Government-142937","display_title":"The Rise of Hybrid Work in Government","abstract":"As government agencies continue to focus on their mission in a hybrid world, technology serves a critical role. Today's work environments require different solutions and processes to effectively facilitate remote communication, collaboration and information sharing. Survey research from the Center for Digital Government shows hybrid employees appreciate flexibility, and remote work continues to grow in popularity.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GT24_TLP_Logitech_Hybrid_Work_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-05-13 00:00:00","client_name":"Logitech","create_date":"2024-05-13 16:30:48","safe_title":"The Rise of Hybrid Work in Government","safe_abstract":"As government agencies continue to focus on their mission in a hybrid world, technology serves a critical role. Today's work environments require different solutions and processes to effectively facilitate remote communication, collaboration and information sharing. Survey research from the Center for Digital Government shows hybrid employees appreciate flexibility, and remote work continues to grow in popularity.","tags":["Workforce","Emerging Tech","Digital Workflows","Cloud"],"class_list":"paper Workforce Emerging_Tech Digital_Workflows Cloud"},"142916":{"id":"142916","url_name":"Deploying-Human-Centric-Security-for-Government-142916","display_title":"Deploying Human-Centric Security for Government","abstract":"Technical controls like firewalls, malware detection and access restrictions are not sufficient to detect and prevent today's sophisticated cyberattacks. Organizations must incorporate human-centric security.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GT24_TLP_Proofpoint_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-05-03 00:00:00","client_name":"Proofpoint Inc","create_date":"2024-05-03 17:32:48","safe_title":"Deploying Human-Centric Security for Government","safe_abstract":"Technical controls like firewalls, malware detection and access restrictions are not sufficient to detect and prevent today's sophisticated cyberattacks. Organizations must incorporate human-centric security.","tags":["State","Local","Cybersecurity","Workforce"],"class_list":"paper State Local Cybersecurity Workforce"},"142913":{"id":"142913","url_name":"The-Case-for-Cooperative-Procurement-142913","display_title":"The Case for Cooperative Procurement","abstract":"Arizona's Cooperative Purchasing Program serves more than 1,000 agencies and nonprofits across the U.S. This paper explains how the state used a \"source to pay\" model to drive value, boost efficiency and grow its supplier base.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GOV24_TLP_Ivalua_Arizona_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-05-03 00:00:00","client_name":"Ivalua Inc.","create_date":"2024-05-03 07:12:53","safe_title":"The Case for Cooperative Procurement","safe_abstract":"Arizona's Cooperative Purchasing Program serves more than 1,000 agencies and nonprofits across the U.S. This paper explains how the state used a "source to pay" model to drive value, boost efficiency and grow its supplier base.","tags":["State","Local","Administrative Services"],"class_list":"paper State Local Administrative_Services"},"142866":{"id":"142866","url_name":"Transforming-Government-Employee-Communication-with-Hybrid-Technologies-142866","display_title":"Transforming Government Employee Communication with Hybrid Technologies","abstract":"Government organizations must help empower their workforce to be productive whether employees are in the office, at home, on the road or in the field. By focusing on employee personas, IT leaders can deploy hybrid technologies to deliver specific functionalities exactly where they're needed. The right capabilities help ensure effective communication between departments and with constituents -- no matter where an employee may be working.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GT24_TLP_Poly_HP_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-04-10 00:00:00","client_name":"HP Inc","create_date":"2024-04-10 13:17:48","safe_title":"Transforming Government Employee Communication with Hybrid Technologies","safe_abstract":"Government organizations must help empower their workforce to be productive whether employees are in the office, at home, on the road or in the field. By focusing on employee personas, IT leaders can deploy hybrid technologies to deliver specific functionalities exactly where they're needed. The right capabilities help ensure effective communication between departments and with constituents -- no matter where an employee may be working.","tags":["IT Modernization","Workforce","Digital Workflows","Administrative Services"],"class_list":"paper IT_Modernization Workforce Digital_Workflows Administrative_Services"},"142838":{"id":"142838","url_name":"Modernizing-Spaces-for-a-Hybrid-Workforce-142838","display_title":"Modernizing Spaces for a Hybrid Workforce","abstract":"Wake County, the largest county in North Carolina at over 1 million residents, is home to North Carolina State University as well as Raleigh, the state capital. The county is known for its innovative spirit and has been modernizing to meet the increasing demand for remote work. The county recognized the need for a more seamless approach to collaboration between its in-office and remote teams.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GT24_CASE_STUDY_Logitech_Wake_County_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-03-27 00:00:00","client_name":"Logitech","create_date":"2024-03-27 14:39:40","safe_title":"Modernizing Spaces for a Hybrid Workforce","safe_abstract":"Wake County, the largest county in North Carolina at over 1 million residents, is home to North Carolina State University as well as Raleigh, the state capital. The county is known for its innovative spirit and has been modernizing to meet the increasing demand for remote work. The county recognized the need for a more seamless approach to collaboration between its in-office and remote teams.","tags":["Workforce","State","Networking","Local","IT Infrastructure"],"class_list":"paper Workforce State Networking Local IT_Infrastructure"},"142761":{"id":"142761","url_name":"The-Art-of-Resident-Relationship-Management-142761","display_title":"The Art of Resident Relationship Management","abstract":"This whitepaper from CivicPlus details how public sector agencies can leverage a 311 CRM system to drive personalized and meaningful resident interactions.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/White-Paper-Future-Digital-Personalized-CRM.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-02-29 00:00:00","client_name":"CivicPlus","create_date":"2024-02-29 10:07:54","safe_title":"The Art of Resident Relationship Management","safe_abstract":"This whitepaper from CivicPlus details how public sector agencies can leverage a 311 CRM system to drive personalized and meaningful resident interactions.","tags":["Citizen Engagement","Emerging Tech","Constituent Experience"],"class_list":"paper Citizen_Engagement Emerging_Tech Constituent_Experience"},"142757":{"id":"142757","url_name":"How-Chicago-Simplified-its-Building-Permit-Program-142757","display_title":"How Chicago Simplified its Building Permit Program","abstract":"Each year, thousands of Chicago's residents and businesses undertake minor projects that require a permit from the Department of Buildings, fueling the need for a simplified, streamlined online process for applying and approving projects. Express Permits account for one-third of Chicago's building permits, but until recently the city lacked an efficient way to process them. That changed in November 2023, when DOB migrated Express Permits onto the city's existing enterprise plat","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/GT24_CASE_STUDY_Infor_Chicago_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-02-27 00:00:00","client_name":"Infor (US) LLC","create_date":"2024-02-27 14:13:12","safe_title":"How Chicago Simplified its Building Permit Program","safe_abstract":"Each year, thousands of Chicago's residents and businesses undertake minor projects that require a permit from the Department of Buildings, fueling the need for a simplified, streamlined online process for applying and approving projects. Express Permits account for one-third of Chicago's building permits, but until recently the city lacked an efficient way to process them. That changed in November 2023, when DOB migrated Express Permits onto the city's existing enterprise plat","tags":["State","Local","IT Modernization","IT Infrastructure","Buildings and Facilities"],"class_list":"paper State Local IT_Modernization IT_Infrastructure Buildings_and_Facilities"},"142751":{"id":"142751","url_name":"Using-HHS-Data-and-Best-Practices-to-Change-Lives-142751","display_title":"Using HHS Data and Best Practices to Change Lives","abstract":"This thought leadership paper covers three major best practices, along with corresponding real-world examples, around how to use data more effectively for health and human services programs. The paper also explains the value of cloud-based tools for data transformation.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.erepublic.com\/image\/CDG23_BRIEF_AWS_ISV_HHS_Data_V.preview.jpg","qorder":"999","start_date":"2024-02-23 00:00:00","client_name":"Amazon Web Services Inc.","create_date":"2024-02-23 13:19:57","safe_title":"Using HHS Data and Best Practices to Change Lives","safe_abstract":"This thought leadership paper covers three major best practices, along with corresponding real-world examples, around how to use data more effectively for health and human services programs. The paper also explains the value of cloud-based tools for data transformation.","tags":["Health and Human Services","Data and Analytics","Constituent Experience","Cloud"],"class_list":"paper Health_and_Human_Services Data_and_Analytics Constituent_Experience Cloud"}}; </script>  <script> (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'UA-2081253-1', 'auto'); ga('send', 'pageview'); </script>  <script type='text/javascript'> (function() { /** CONFIGURATION START **/ var _sf_async_config = window._sf_async_config = (window._sf_async_config || {}); _sf_async_config.uid = 46219; _sf_async_config.domain = 'governing.com'; _sf_async_config.flickerControl = false; _sf_async_config.useCanonical = true; _sf_async_config.useCanonicalDomain = true; _sf_async_config.sections = 'Marketing'; //CHANGE THIS TO YOUR SECTION NAME(s) _sf_async_config.authors = ''; //CHANGE THIS TO YOUR AUTHOR NAME(s) /** CONFIGURATION END **/ function loadChartbeat() { var e = document.createElement('script'); var n = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; e.type = 'text/javascript'; e.async = true; e.src = '//static.chartbeat.com/js/chartbeat.js'; n.parentNode.insertBefore(e, n); } loadChartbeat(); })(); </script> <script async src="//static.chartbeat.com/js/chartbeat_mab.js"></script> </head> <body>   <noscript><iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-THPTKKX" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden"></iframe></noscript>  <header> <div class="governing-header header"> <div class="container"> <a class="logo" href="https://www.governing.com"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" version="1.1" id="Layer_1" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 1006 192" style="enable-background:new 0 0 1006 192;" xml:space="preserve"> <style type="text/css"> .st0{fill:#FFFFFF;} .st1{fill:#ED2030;} </style> <g> <path class="st0" d="M359.3,53.7c-5.3-15.3-19.6-24.7-35.9-24.7c-19.6,0-41.2,15.2-41.2,44.4c0,28.2,21.5,44.5,43,44.5 c18.7,0,34.6-13.5,35.8-33h-39.1V72.6H377v4c0,35.3-23.2,54.7-52.1,54.7c-31,0-57.9-24.7-57.9-57.8c0-34,26.3-57.8,55.9-57.8 c28.7,0,47.1,17.2,52.3,38H359.3z"/> <path class="st0" d="M459.2,88c0-16.7-13-30.2-29.9-30.2c-16.9,0-29.9,13.6-29.9,30.2c0,16.7,13,30.2,29.9,30.2 C446.2,118.3,459.2,104.7,459.2,88 M474,88c0,23.9-18.9,43.3-44.7,43.3c-25.8,0-44.7-19.4-44.7-43.3c0-23.9,18.9-43.3,44.7-43.3 C455.1,44.8,474,64.2,474,88"/> </g> <polygon class="st0" points="519.7,129.4 504.7,129.4 472.6,46.7 487.8,46.7 512.2,110.4 536.6,46.7 551.8,46.7 "/> <g> <path class="st0" d="M565.6,80.5h55.2c-2.2-13.3-12.9-23.2-26.9-23.2C580.2,57.3,568.5,67.4,565.6,80.5 M594.8,118.8 c11.7,0,20.1-4.5,28.5-13.2l8.4,7.9c-8.9,10.6-19.7,17.8-36.5,17.8c-26.9,0-44.9-19.3-44.9-43.3c0-23.9,18.6-43.3,43.7-43.3 c24.7,0,42.1,18.7,42.1,41.4c0,2.1-0.3,4.6-0.7,6.4h-70.3C566.7,107.3,578.8,118.8,594.8,118.8"/> <path class="st0" d="M692.9,59.1c-2.5-0.9-5.3-1.3-8.5-1.3c-12.6,0-24.1,11.1-24.1,25.5v46h-14.5V46.7h14.5v12.7 c5.3-8.3,15.2-14.6,26.8-14.6c2.5,0,4.8,0.2,7,0.6L692.9,59.1z"/> <path class="st0" d="M718.7,129.4h-14.5V46.7h14.5v12.7c5.3-8.3,15.2-14.6,26.8-14.6c20.3,0,33.3,13,33.3,33.8v50.8h-14.5v-50 c0-13.2-8-21.5-21.5-21.5c-12.6,0-24.1,11.1-24.1,25.5V129.4z"/> <path class="st0" d="M791.3,46.7h14.5v82.7h-14.5V46.7z M798.5,14.1c5.4,0,9.6,4.1,9.6,9.6c0,5.3-4.2,9.5-9.6,9.5 c-5.4,0-9.6-4.1-9.6-9.5C788.9,18.2,793.1,14.1,798.5,14.1"/> <path class="st0" d="M832.9,129.4h-14.5V46.7h14.5v12.7c5.3-8.3,15.2-14.6,26.8-14.6c20.3,0,33.3,13,33.3,33.8v50.8h-14.5v-50 c0-13.2-8-21.5-21.5-21.5c-12.6,0-24.1,11.1-24.1,25.5V129.4z"/> <path class="st0" d="M947.4,118.2c16.3,0,28.2-13.5,28.2-30.2c0-16.7-11.5-30.2-28.2-30.2c-16.7,0-28.5,13.6-28.5,30.2 C918.9,104.7,931.1,118.2,947.4,118.2 M944.9,44.7c12.6,0,23.4,5.7,30.6,14.5V46.7h14.5v80c0,23.7-14.7,39.7-41.8,39.7 c-15.6,0-27.1-7.3-35.8-18.2l8-7.8c6.9,7.7,16.4,13.5,27.8,13.5c16.4,0,27.4-9.9,27.4-26.2v-10.9c-7.3,8.9-18,14.4-30.6,14.4 c-23.5,0-40.8-19.3-40.8-43.3C904.2,64.1,921.4,44.7,944.9,44.7"/> </g> <rect x="16.7" y="15.8" class="st1" width="163.9" height="160.3"/> <g> <path class="st0" d="M146.2,78.3c-4.7-18.5-21.1-33.9-46.7-33.9c-26.5,0-49.9,21.2-49.9,51.5c0,29.5,24.1,51.5,51.7,51.5 c25.8,0,46.5-17.4,46.5-48.8v-3.6H98.6v11.1h34.9c-1,17.4-15.2,29.5-31.9,29.5c-19.2,0-38.4-14.5-38.4-39.7 c0-26,19.2-39.6,36.7-39.6c14.6,0,27.3,8.3,32,22H146.2z"/> <path class="st0" d="M296.8,158.2h-2l-0.2-3.2h-8.8l-1.9,8.7h8.7l-0.5,2.3h-8.7l-1.8,8.2h2.2l-0.4,1.9h-7.4l0.4-1.9h1.2 c0.8,0,1.1-0.5,1.3-1l3.7-17.5c0.1-0.6,0-1-0.8-1h-1.2l0.4-1.9H298L296.8,158.2z"/> <path class="st0" d="M299.5,169.9c0,2.8,1.3,4.5,4.3,4.5c4.3,0,6.6-4.2,6.6-9.6c0-2.6-1.2-4.6-4.4-4.6 C301.5,160.3,299.5,165.4,299.5,169.9 M306.4,158.2c3.6,0,6.8,1.9,6.8,6.4c0,6-2.9,11.9-9.9,11.9c-3.5,0-6.8-1.8-6.8-6.4 C296.5,164.1,299.3,158.2,306.4,158.2"/> <path class="st0" d="M319.1,161.2c0.1-0.7-0.2-0.8-0.7-0.8h-1.4l0.4-1.8h5l-0.7,3.4c3.4-3.5,6-3.8,6.9-3.8l-0.7,3.5 c-3.8,0.3-6.4,1.8-6.4,1.8l-2.3,10.9h2.3l-0.4,1.8h-7.3l0.4-1.8h1.4c0.5,0,0.9,0,1-0.8L319.1,161.2z"/> <path class="st0" d="M339.9,171.6c-0.4,1.9,0.5,2.7,2.1,2.7c0.8,0,1.9-0.2,2.9-0.5l-0.5,2.2c-1.2,0.4-2.6,0.6-3.8,0.6 c-2.5,0-4.3-1.2-3.6-4.6l2.3-11.1h-2.1l0.4-1.7c2.2-0.3,3.6-2.2,4.3-4.6h1.6l-0.9,4.2h5.8l-0.5,2.1h-5.8L339.9,171.6z"/> <path class="st0" d="M352.9,153.9c0.2-0.8-0.2-0.8-0.7-0.8h-1.4l0.4-1.8h5.1l-2.1,9.6c2.2-1.7,4.3-2.8,6.6-2.8 c2.8,0,4.8,1.7,4.1,5.3l-2.1,9.7c-0.2,0.9,0.3,1.1,1,1.1h1l-0.4,1.8c-4.3,0.7-5-0.7-4.5-3l2.1-9.4c0.5-2.1-0.2-3.2-2.3-3.2 c-1.9,0-4.3,1.4-6,2.8l-2.4,11h2.3l-0.4,1.8h-7.3l0.4-1.8h1.4c0.5,0,0.9,0,1-0.8L352.9,153.9z"/> <path class="st0" d="M375.9,166.2c2.6,0,4.8-0.7,4.8-3.3c0-1.4-1.3-2.6-3.3-2.6c-3.2,0-5,2.1-5.9,5.4 C373,166,374.5,166.2,375.9,166.2 M370.9,169.7c0,2.5,1.2,4.5,4.3,4.5c2.2,0,4.5-1.1,5.8-3.2h1.1l-0.8,3.8c-1.9,1-4.9,1.7-6.7,1.7 c-4.1,0-6.6-2.3-6.6-6.1c0-5.3,2.9-12.2,9.8-12.2c4.1,0,5.8,2.4,5.8,4.5c0,4.4-3.7,5.6-7.4,5.6c-1.8,0-3.5-0.3-5-0.6 C370.9,168.4,370.9,169.1,370.9,169.7"/> <path class="st0" d="M400.2,174.4c4.4,0,7.5-4.2,7.5-9.7c0-3.2-1.4-4.4-3.7-4.4c-1.9,0-3.6,1.1-4.9,2.5l-2.3,10.8 C397.9,174.2,399.1,174.4,400.2,174.4 M395.2,181h2.3l-0.4,1.8h-7.3l0.4-1.8h1.4c0.5,0,0.9,0,1-0.8l4-18.9c0.1-0.4,0-0.8-0.7-0.8 h-1.4l0.3-1.8h4.9l-0.3,1.8c1.7-1.4,3.4-2.2,5.5-2.2c3.1,0,5.7,1.8,5.7,6.2c0,6.6-3.8,12.1-10.6,12.1c-1.2,0-2.4-0.2-3.8-0.6 L395.2,181z"/> <path class="st0" d="M420.5,166.2c2.6,0,4.8-0.7,4.8-3.3c0-1.4-1.3-2.6-3.3-2.6c-3.2,0-5,2.1-5.9,5.4 C417.6,166,419.1,166.2,420.5,166.2 M415.6,169.7c0,2.5,1.2,4.5,4.3,4.5c2.2,0,4.5-1.1,5.8-3.2h1.1l-0.8,3.8 c-1.9,1-4.9,1.7-6.7,1.7c-4.1,0-6.6-2.3-6.6-6.1c0-5.3,2.9-12.2,9.8-12.2c4.1,0,5.8,2.4,5.8,4.5c0,4.4-3.7,5.6-7.4,5.6 c-1.8,0-3.5-0.3-5-0.6C415.6,168.4,415.6,169.1,415.6,169.7"/> <path class="st0" d="M432.9,169.9c0,2.8,1.3,4.5,4.3,4.5c4.3,0,6.6-4.2,6.6-9.6c0-2.6-1.2-4.6-4.4-4.6 C435,160.3,432.9,165.4,432.9,169.9 M439.9,158.2c3.6,0,6.8,1.9,6.8,6.4c0,6-2.9,11.9-9.9,11.9c-3.5,0-6.8-1.8-6.8-6.4 C430,164.1,432.8,158.2,439.9,158.2"/> <path class="st0" d="M456,174.4c4.5,0,7.5-4.2,7.5-9.7c0-3.2-1.4-4.4-3.7-4.4c-1.9,0-3.6,1.1-4.9,2.5l-2.3,10.8 C453.7,174.2,454.9,174.4,456,174.4 M451,181h2.3l-0.4,1.8h-7.3l0.4-1.8h1.4c0.5,0,0.9,0,1-0.8l4-18.9c0.1-0.4,0-0.8-0.7-0.8h-1.4 l0.3-1.8h4.9l-0.3,1.8c1.7-1.4,3.4-2.2,5.5-2.2c3.1,0,5.7,1.8,5.7,6.2c0,6.6-3.8,12.1-10.6,12.1c-1.2,0-2.4-0.2-3.8-0.6L451,181z"/> <path class="st0" d="M472.8,174.4c0.5,0,0.7,0,0.8,0l-0.4,1.9c-0.6,0.1-1.1,0.2-1.7,0.2c-1.8,0-3.3-0.7-2.8-3.3l4.1-19.2 c0.2-0.8-0.2-0.8-0.7-0.8h-1.4l0.4-1.8h5.1l-4.5,21.1C471.4,173.7,471.6,174.4,472.8,174.4"/> <path class="st0" d="M484.9,166.2c2.6,0,4.8-0.7,4.8-3.3c0-1.4-1.3-2.6-3.3-2.6c-3.2,0-5,2.1-5.9,5.4 C482,166,483.5,166.2,484.9,166.2 M479.9,169.7c0,2.5,1.2,4.5,4.3,4.5c2.2,0,4.5-1.1,5.8-3.2h1.1l-0.8,3.8c-1.9,1-4.9,1.7-6.7,1.7 c-4.1,0-6.6-2.3-6.6-6.1c0-5.3,2.9-12.2,9.8-12.2c4.1,0,5.8,2.4,5.8,4.5c0,4.4-3.7,5.6-7.4,5.6c-1.8,0-3.5-0.3-5-0.6 C479.9,168.4,479.9,169.1,479.9,169.7"/> <path class="st0" d="M508.3,161.2c2.3-1.8,4.1-3,6.1-3c2.1,0,3.9,1,4.2,3.2l0.2-0.2c2.3-1.8,4.1-3,6.1-3c2.8,0,4.8,1.7,4.1,5.3 l-2.1,9.7c-0.2,0.9,0.3,1.1,1,1.1h1l-0.4,1.8c-4.3,0.7-5-0.7-4.5-3l2.1-9.4c0.5-2.1-0.1-3.2-2.1-3.2c-1.7,0-3.8,1.4-5.6,2.9 c0,0,0,0.1,0,0.1l-2.1,9.7c-0.2,0.9,0.3,1.1,1,1.1h1l-0.4,1.8c-4.3,0.7-5-0.7-4.5-3l2.1-9.4c0.5-2.1-0.1-3.2-2.1-3.2 c-1.7,0-3.9,1.4-5.7,2.9l-2.2,10.9h2.3l-0.4,1.8h-7.3l0.4-1.8h1.4c0.5,0,0.9,0,1-0.8l2.6-12.3c0.1-0.7-0.2-0.8-0.7-0.8h-1.4 l0.4-1.8h2.6c1.6,0,2.2,0.6,2,1.7L508.3,161.2z"/> <path class="st0" d="M542.4,160.4c-4.5,0-7.3,4.1-7.3,9.6c0,3.2,1.3,4.4,3.4,4.4c1.7,0,3.6-1.2,5-2.5l2.3-10.8 C544.5,160.6,543.4,160.4,542.4,160.4 M543.1,174.3L543.1,174.3c-1.5,1.2-3.3,2.2-5.4,2.2c-3.1,0-5.5-1.8-5.5-6.2 c0-6.6,3.6-12.2,10.4-12.2c1.2,0,3.8,0.2,6.3,1.3l-2.8,13.1c-0.2,0.8-0.2,1.7,0.9,1.7h1l-0.3,1.8c-0.6,0.1-1.6,0.3-2.3,0.3 C544,176.3,543.1,175.9,543.1,174.3"/> <path class="st0" d="M556.6,165.6c0.2,0,0.4,0,0.5,0c2.9,0,6.8-1.6,6.8-4c0-0.6-0.2-1.2-0.7-1.9l0.3-1.1h2.9 c0.2,0.6,0.3,1.1,0.3,1.7c0,2.8-1.4,5.2-5.9,6.6l0.8,3.2c0.6,2.5,1.6,4.1,3.9,4.1c0.1,0,0.3,0,0.5,0l-0.4,1.9 c-0.5,0.1-0.9,0.1-1.3,0.1c-3.2,0-4.3-2.4-4.9-4.7l-1-4.2c-0.7,0.1-1.8,0.2-2.3,0.3l-1.5,6.6h2.3l-0.4,1.8h-7.3l0.4-1.8h1.4 c0.5,0,0.9,0,1-0.8l4.2-19.7c0-0.1,0-0.2,0-0.3c0-0.5-0.3-0.5-0.8-0.5h-1.4l0.4-1.8h5.1L556.6,165.6z"/> <path class="st0" d="M574,151.3h3l-0.7,3.1h-3L574,151.3z M573.5,174.4c0.5,0,0.7,0,0.8,0l-0.4,1.9c-0.6,0.1-1.1,0.2-1.7,0.2 c-1.8,0-3.3-0.7-2.8-3.3l2.5-11.9c0.2-0.7-0.2-0.8-0.7-0.8h-1.4l0.4-1.8h5.1l-2.9,13.7C572.1,173.7,572.3,174.4,573.5,174.4"/> <path class="st0" d="M584,161.2c2.3-1.8,4.5-3,7-3c2.6,0,4.8,1.7,4,5.3l-2.1,9.7c-0.2,0.9,0.3,1.1,1,1.1h1l-0.4,1.8 c-4.3,0.7-5-0.7-4.5-3l2.1-9.4c0.5-2.1-0.2-3.2-2.3-3.2c-1.9,0-4.4,1.4-6.2,2.9l-2.2,10.9h2.3l-0.4,1.8H576l0.4-1.8h1.4 c0.5,0,0.9,0,1-0.8l2.6-12.3c0.1-0.7-0.2-0.8-0.7-0.8h-1.4l0.4-1.8h2.6c1.6,0,2.2,0.6,2,1.7L584,161.2z"/> <path class="st0" d="M610.2,163.1c0-1.7-1.1-2.9-3.2-2.9c-3.4,0-5.1,2.4-5.1,5.6c0,1.5,1.1,2.8,3.2,2.8 C608.8,168.6,610.2,166.4,610.2,163.1 M603.8,175.8c-3.4,0-4.7,1.6-4.7,3.1c0,1.5,1.2,2.3,4,2.3c3.2,0,5.9-1.1,5.9-3.7 c0-0.9-0.5-1.8-2.3-1.8H603.8z M607.4,158.2c1.6,0,2.9,0.5,4.1,0.5c1.3,0,2.3-0.2,2.4-1.5h2.4c-0.1,2.8-2.2,3.4-3.8,3.4 c-0.2,0-0.4,0-0.5,0c0.7,0.6,1.1,1.8,1.1,3c0,4.5-3.6,7.1-8.2,7.1c-0.7,0-1.9-0.2-2.6-0.5c-0.7,0.6-1.2,1.5-1.2,2.2 c0,0.6,0.4,1,1.4,1h4.6c3,0,4.8,1,4.8,3.3c0,4.9-4.9,6.5-9.4,6.5c-4.5,0-6.2-2-6.2-3.9c0-2,1.7-3.6,3.8-3.9 c-1.1-0.6-1.6-1.5-1.6-2.5c0-1.4,1-2.6,2.3-3.3c-1-0.7-1.8-1.9-1.8-3.9C599.1,161.4,602.3,158.2,607.4,158.2"/> <path class="st0" d="M635.7,163.1c0-1.7-1.1-2.9-3.2-2.9c-3.4,0-5.1,2.4-5.1,5.6c0,1.5,1.1,2.8,3.2,2.8 C634.2,168.6,635.7,166.4,635.7,163.1 M629.3,175.8c-3.4,0-4.7,1.6-4.7,3.1c0,1.5,1.2,2.3,4,2.3c3.2,0,5.9-1.1,5.9-3.7 c0-0.9-0.5-1.8-2.3-1.8H629.3z M632.9,158.2c1.6,0,2.9,0.5,4.1,0.5c1.3,0,2.3-0.2,2.4-1.5h2.4c-0.1,2.8-2.2,3.4-3.8,3.4 c-0.2,0-0.4,0-0.5,0c0.7,0.6,1.1,1.8,1.1,3c0,4.5-3.6,7.1-8.2,7.1c-0.7,0-1.9-0.2-2.6-0.5c-0.7,0.6-1.2,1.5-1.2,2.2 c0,0.6,0.4,1,1.4,1h4.6c3,0,4.8,1,4.8,3.3c0,4.9-4.9,6.5-9.4,6.5c-4.5,0-6.2-2-6.2-3.9c0-2,1.7-3.6,3.8-3.9 c-1.1-0.6-1.6-1.5-1.6-2.5c0-1.4,1-2.6,2.3-3.3c-1-0.7-1.8-1.9-1.8-3.9C624.6,161.4,627.8,158.2,632.9,158.2"/> <path class="st0" d="M644.1,169.9c0,2.8,1.3,4.5,4.3,4.5c4.3,0,6.6-4.2,6.6-9.6c0-2.6-1.2-4.6-4.4-4.6 C646.1,160.3,644.1,165.4,644.1,169.9 M651.1,158.2c3.6,0,6.8,1.9,6.8,6.4c0,6-2.9,11.9-9.9,11.9c-3.5,0-6.8-1.8-6.8-6.4 C641.2,164.1,644,158.2,651.1,158.2"/> <path class="st0" d="M661.8,161.6c-0.2-0.8-0.7-1.1-1.9-1.1l0.4-1.8c3.1-0.4,3.8,0.2,4.1,1.8l1.5,13.6c5.8-7.7,7-13.1,4.9-13.9 l0.2-1.4h3.4c1.1,2.5-0.5,8.9-7.4,17.6h-3.3L661.8,161.6z"/> <path class="st0" d="M683.9,166.2c2.6,0,4.8-0.7,4.8-3.3c0-1.4-1.3-2.6-3.3-2.6c-3.2,0-5,2.1-5.9,5.4 C680.9,166,682.5,166.2,683.9,166.2 M678.9,169.7c0,2.5,1.2,4.5,4.3,4.5c2.2,0,4.5-1.1,5.8-3.2h1.1l-0.8,3.8 c-1.9,1-4.9,1.7-6.7,1.7c-4.1,0-6.6-2.3-6.6-6.1c0-5.3,2.9-12.2,9.8-12.2c4.1,0,5.7,2.4,5.7,4.5c0,4.4-3.7,5.6-7.4,5.6 c-1.8,0-3.5-0.3-5-0.6C678.9,168.4,678.9,169.1,678.9,169.7"/> <path class="st0" d="M696.9,161.2c0.1-0.7-0.2-0.8-0.7-0.8h-1.4l0.4-1.8h5l-0.7,3.4c3.4-3.5,6-3.8,6.9-3.8l-0.7,3.5 c-3.8,0.3-6.4,1.8-6.4,1.8l-2.3,10.9h2.3l-0.4,1.8h-7.3l0.4-1.8h1.4c0.5,0,0.9,0,1-0.8L696.9,161.2z"/> <path class="st0" d="M712.4,161.2c2.3-1.8,4.5-3,7-3c2.6,0,4.8,1.7,4,5.3l-2.1,9.7c-0.2,0.9,0.3,1.1,1,1.1h1l-0.4,1.8 c-4.3,0.7-5-0.7-4.5-3l2.1-9.4c0.5-2.1-0.2-3.2-2.3-3.2c-1.9,0-4.4,1.4-6.2,2.9l-2.2,10.9h2.3l-0.4,1.8h-7.3l0.4-1.8h1.4 c0.5,0,0.9,0,1-0.8l2.6-12.3c0.1-0.7-0.2-0.8-0.7-0.8h-1.4l0.4-1.8h2.6c1.6,0,2.2,0.6,2,1.7L712.4,161.2z"/> <path class="st0" d="M732.7,161.2c2.3-1.8,4.1-3,6.1-3c2.1,0,3.9,1,4.2,3.2l0.2-0.2c2.3-1.8,4.1-3,6.1-3c2.8,0,4.8,1.7,4.1,5.3 l-2.1,9.7c-0.2,0.9,0.3,1.1,1,1.1h1l-0.4,1.8c-4.3,0.7-5-0.7-4.5-3l2.1-9.4c0.5-2.1-0.1-3.2-2.1-3.2c-1.7,0-3.8,1.4-5.6,2.9 c0,0,0,0.1,0,0.1l-2.1,9.7c-0.2,0.9,0.3,1.1,1,1.1h1l-0.4,1.8c-4.3,0.7-5-0.7-4.5-3l2.1-9.4c0.5-2.1-0.1-3.2-2.1-3.2 c-1.7,0-3.9,1.4-5.7,2.9l-2.2,10.9h2.3l-0.4,1.8h-7.3l0.4-1.8h1.4c0.5,0,0.9,0,1-0.8l2.6-12.3c0.1-0.7-0.2-0.8-0.7-0.8H728l0.4-1.8 h2.6c1.6,0,2.2,0.6,2,1.7L732.7,161.2z"/> <path class="st0" d="M764.5,166.2c2.6,0,4.8-0.7,4.8-3.3c0-1.4-1.3-2.6-3.3-2.6c-3.2,0-5,2.1-5.9,5.4 C761.6,166,763.1,166.2,764.5,166.2 M759.5,169.7c0,2.5,1.2,4.5,4.3,4.5c2.2,0,4.5-1.1,5.8-3.2h1.1l-0.8,3.8 c-1.9,1-4.9,1.7-6.7,1.7c-4.1,0-6.6-2.3-6.6-6.1c0-5.3,2.9-12.2,9.8-12.2c4.1,0,5.8,2.4,5.8,4.5c0,4.4-3.7,5.6-7.4,5.6 c-1.8,0-3.5-0.3-5-0.6C759.5,168.4,759.5,169.1,759.5,169.7"/> <path class="st0" d="M780.2,161.2c2.3-1.8,4.5-3,7-3c2.6,0,4.8,1.7,4,5.3l-2.1,9.7c-0.2,0.9,0.3,1.1,1,1.1h1l-0.4,1.8 c-4.3,0.7-5-0.7-4.5-3l2.1-9.4c0.5-2.1-0.2-3.2-2.3-3.2c-1.9,0-4.4,1.4-6.2,2.9l-2.2,10.9h2.3l-0.4,1.8h-7.3l0.4-1.8h1.4 c0.5,0,0.9,0,1-0.8l2.6-12.3c0.1-0.7-0.2-0.8-0.7-0.8h-1.4l0.4-1.8h2.6c1.6,0,2.2,0.6,2,1.7L780.2,161.2z"/> <path class="st0" d="M798.1,171.6c-0.4,1.9,0.5,2.7,2.1,2.7c0.8,0,1.9-0.2,2.9-0.5l-0.5,2.2c-1.2,0.4-2.6,0.6-3.8,0.6 c-2.5,0-4.3-1.2-3.6-4.6l2.3-11.1h-2.1l0.4-1.7c2.2-0.3,3.6-2.2,4.3-4.6h1.6l-0.9,4.2h5.8l-0.5,2.1h-5.8L798.1,171.6z"/> <path class="st0" d="M817.1,161.2c0.1-0.5-0.1-0.8-0.8-0.8h-1.4l0.4-1.8c0.5-0.1,1.2-0.3,2.4-0.3c1.4,0,2.7,0.5,2.4,2.1l-1.9,9.9 c-0.4,1.9,0.1,3.9,2.6,3.9c1.4,0,4.2-1,4.6-3.3l2.2-12.5c0.5-0.1,0.9-0.1,1.2-0.1c1.3,0,1.5,0.9,1.3,1.9l-1.9,10.5 c-0.5,2,0.3,3.6,3.2,3.6c4,0,6.3-5.1,6.3-8.7c0-2.4-0.5-4.6-2.2-5.4l0.3-1.6h3.4c0.8,2,1.1,4.2,1.1,6c0,7.2-4.1,11.9-9.5,11.9 c-2.5,0-4.5-0.9-5.1-2.5h-0.1c-1.2,1.4-3.8,2.5-6.1,2.5c-3.3,0-4.7-2.1-4.2-5.3L817.1,161.2z"/> <path class="st0" d="M845.3,169.9c0,2.8,1.3,4.5,4.3,4.5c4.3,0,6.6-4.2,6.6-9.6c0-2.6-1.2-4.6-4.4-4.6 C847.4,160.3,845.3,165.4,845.3,169.9 M852.3,158.2c3.6,0,6.8,1.9,6.8,6.4c0,6-2.9,11.9-9.9,11.9c-3.5,0-6.8-1.8-6.8-6.4 C842.4,164.1,845.2,158.2,852.3,158.2"/> <path class="st0" d="M865,161.2c0.1-0.7-0.2-0.8-0.7-0.8h-1.4l0.4-1.8h5l-0.7,3.4c3.4-3.5,6-3.8,6.9-3.8l-0.7,3.5 c-3.8,0.3-6.4,1.8-6.4,1.8l-2.3,10.9h2.3l-0.4,1.8h-7.3l0.4-1.8h1.4c0.5,0,0.9,0,1-0.8L865,161.2z"/> <path class="st0" d="M879.3,165.6c0.2,0,0.4,0,0.5,0c2.9,0,6.8-1.6,6.8-4c0-0.6-0.2-1.2-0.7-1.9l0.3-1.1h2.9 c0.2,0.6,0.3,1.1,0.3,1.7c0,2.8-1.4,5.2-5.9,6.6l0.8,3.2c0.7,2.5,1.6,4.1,3.9,4.1c0.1,0,0.3,0,0.5,0l-0.4,1.9 c-0.5,0.1-0.9,0.1-1.3,0.1c-3.2,0-4.3-2.4-4.9-4.7l-1-4.2c-0.7,0.1-1.8,0.2-2.3,0.3l-1.5,6.6h2.3l-0.4,1.8H872l0.4-1.8h1.4 c0.5,0,0.9,0,1-0.8l4.2-19.7c0-0.1,0-0.2,0-0.3c0-0.5-0.3-0.5-0.7-0.5h-1.4l0.4-1.8h5.1L879.3,165.6z"/> </g> <polygon class="st0" points="891.5,172.4 895.4,172.4 894.6,176.1 890.7,176.1 "/> <rect x="225" y="15.8" class="st0" width="1.9" height="160.3"/> </svg> </a> </div> </div> <div class="governing-header-hat header-hat"> <div class="container hat-nav"> <ul class="hat-nav-items"> <li class="hat-nav-items-item"> <a class="nav-link governing-hover" href="http://papers.governing.com/">Papers</a> </li> <li class="hat-nav-items-item"> <a class="nav-link governing-hover" href="http://www.governing.com/podcasts">Podcasts</a> </li> <li class="hat-nav-items-item"> <a class="nav-link governing-hover" href="https://webinars.governing.com/">Webinars</a> </li> <li class="hat-nav-items-item"> <a class="nav-link governing-hover" href="http://newsletters.governing.com/">Newsletters</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </header>  <section class="container body-content governing-section"> <div class="grid-container" id="papersListingApp"> <div class="filter-menu"> <topics-menu @update-search="filterSearch" @update-topic="filterTopic" :topics="topics" :search="search" :brand="brand.toLowerCase()" :current-topic="topic"></topics-menu> </div> <div class="paper-listing"> <papers-listing named-class="papers-listing-grid" :topic="topic" :papers="filteredPapers" :search="search" :brand="brand.toLowerCase()" :papers_url="papers_url" promo_code="_library_now"> </papers-listing> </div> </div> </section>  <footer class="governing-footer"> <div class="container copyright"> <div class="footer-left"> <a href="https://www.erepublic.com">© 2025 All Rights Reserved. E.Republic</a> </div> <div class="footer-right"> <a href="https://www.erepublic.com/privacy/">Privacy & AI</a> / <a href="https://erepublic.secure.force.com/PrivacyRequest/">California Residents - Do Not Sell My Personal Information</a> </div> </div> </footer>  <script type="text/javascript" id="hs-script-loader" async defer src="//js.hs-scripts.com/20544071.js"></script>  <script src="/js/vue.papers.2020.vue?v=4"></script> <script src="/js/components/vue.papers-listing.2020.js?v=4"></script> <script src="/js/components/vue.paper-buttons.2022.js?v=4"></script> <script src="/js/components/vue.topics-menu.2020.js?v=3"></script> <script src="https://cms.erepublic.com/common/js/app_core.js?v2"></script> <script src="https://cms.erepublic.com/common/js/app_core.cookies.js?v2"></script> <script> papersListingApp.mount("#papersListingApp"); </script> </body> </html>