McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 6, 2025

Five core practices can help federal leaders handle management challenges and achieve tangible impact in their roles.

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A Library Writer's Blog

MAY 7, 2025

The South Carolina Library Association is soliciting session proposals for this years conference. Our conference theme is The Power of Us: Libraries in Action. Conference URL: [link] The Power of Us: Libraries in Action celebrates the transformative role of libraries as dynamic centers of community engagement, learning and innovation. This theme recognizes that the true power of libraries lies not just in their collections, but in the collective action of library workers, patrons, students and c

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 1, 2025

What if a Medicaid agency could make sure that their leadership and staff had access to a reliable, single source of truth for their data in one unified platform? The implementation of an operational data store (ODS) presents a viable solution. An ODS serves as a centralized repository that consolidates data from various Medicaid modules and applications into a single, integrated system.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

MAY 1, 2025

Last year, nearly 40,000 people were employed under subminimum wage certificates. These certificates allow employers to pay workers less than minimum wage and can create employment opportunities for people with disabilities. But in recent years, the.

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Successful partnerships start with knowing what public sector leaders care about. This report spotlights global innovators shaping the future of public service by tackling real-world challenges across AI, digital identity, citizen experience, and data strategy. Their work reveals the priorities, pain points, and investment areas that are driving transformation.

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FedTech Magazine

MAY 2, 2025

Federated learning makes it possible for agency employees to collaborate on advanced artificial intelligence models without compromising data control or operational security. The process serves as a practical alternative to centralizing data for AI training. Data is valuable for agencies, but its also mission-critical, sensitive and sometimes even classified.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 1, 2025

Companies across sectors are looking for new growth beyond their cores. Three consumer-focused strategies can deliver long-term revenue gains.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

MAY 2, 2025

Jolly: Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau On Thursday, May 1, the NYU Furman Center and New York Housing Conference co-hosted the 2025 Mayoral Forum on Housing and Homelessness with three qualifiying mayoral candidates, including: Adrienne Adams , Speaker of the New York City Council, Brad Lander , Comptroller of New York City, and Scott Stringer , Former Comptroller of New York City.

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Public Purpose - An Independent Advisory Company

MAY 4, 2025

The system is dying from the middle, but theres vitality at the periphery. With an apt mix of despair and hope, James Plunkett front ends a very handy inventory of some evidence of the energy and renewal typically found at the edges as harbingers of system shift and renewal. Its where hes increasingly looking for convincing evidence that, when it comes to institutional renewal and the search for new models of public governance and public sector work, all is not lost.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 1, 2025

The best leaders lead themselves before they lead others. Here are four ways to lead authentically in an uncertain world.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 1, 2025

Entrepreneurship has become a driver of economic stability, playing a pivotal role in generating jobs, fostering innovation and building stronger communities. Small businesses are often the backbone of vibrant economies, and many municipalities are increasingly recognizing the power of entrepreneurship and are adopting strategies to support local businesses.

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In a survey of U.S. business owners, more than 64% indicated their local government’s online tax portal needs improvement. It’s clear that while business owners want to work with their local government to stay in compliance, many online tax systems do not enable them to do so effectively.

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The City Fix

MAY 1, 2025

India’s urban centers are grappling with a severe air pollution crisis that poses a significant threat to public health and urban livability. Studies suggest that each year, Delhi records approximately 12,000 air pollution-related deaths, accounting for 11.5% of its total fatalities. Despite.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 1, 2025

Organizations adopting modern software development activities continue to embrace the advantages of AI and large language models (LLMs) , maximizing the productivity of developers. Amazon Q Developer provides you with an AI coding companion that delivers direct access for developers to the AI companion within the integrated development environment (IDE).

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

MAY 6, 2025

The rising cost of prescription drugs continues to make headlines. This increase has significant implications for people who rely on medications and for taxpayer-funded health care programs. For example, Medicare spending on prescription drugs nearly.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 1, 2025

Authored by Kathya Correa Almanza, Menino Fellow 2025 One of the most critical stages in a childs development is prenatal to age three. According to a report by the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center (PDF), success during this time is linked to long-term health, wellbeing and achievement.

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State Tech Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Agentic AI doesnt just answer questions; it takes action. Think of it as generative AI with a persona, access to digital tools and a mission. When you give it a prompt, it builds a work plan, breaks that down into tasks and subtasks and then goes off to complete them often with little human involvement. Dont let that scare you. Agentic AI isnt about creating automatons that might decide humans are obsolete.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 7, 2025

In the modern military, maintaining peak readiness is critical, as physical fitness can mean the difference between mission success or failureand lives are at risk. To promote peak readiness, military organizations face a complex challenge: how to effectively track and improve service members fitness while ensuring their personal data remains protected under strict Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity regulations.

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Public Administration Associates

MAY 2, 2025

Public Administration Associates, LLC (PAA), a respected leader in local government consulting and executive recruitment, is proud to announce the addition of four accomplished professionals to its team of Associates. Tim Hanna, Emily McFarland, Amos Mikkelson, and Scott Mittelstadt bring a diverse and highly experienced set of skills to the firm, further strengthening PAAs commitment to excellence in public service consulting.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

MAY 1, 2025

by Sarah Brown and Allegra Fullerton Welcome to this quarters highlights collection featuring a range of our most popular, recent research on different aspects relating to gender policy.

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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 2, 2025

Amid tariff uncertainty and a possible recession, the world needs a new base of balance and trust to create a thriving economy. Business has a vital role to play.

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State Tech Magazine

MAY 5, 2025

Louisiana was the first state to issue mobile drivers licenses in 2018, and now 14 states offer them. Arizona and Utah are two of those states, and their CIOs considered the question of how to leverage the mobile drivers license to enhance citizen services and serve as a digital proof of identity throughout government environments. Speaking at the NASCIO 2025 Midyear Conference, Arizona CIO J.R.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 7, 2025

US government agencies are prioritizing operational efficiency and accelerating their digital transformation initiatives to enhance public services while optimizing taxpayer resources. To achieve these goals, agencies are increasingly turning to AI solutions, with global government AI implementations more than doubling from 710 in 2023 to 1,757 in 2024, according to a 2025 Brookings Institute report.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 2, 2025

MIT engineers have achieved a major leap towards fault-tolerant quantum computing by demonstrating an order-of-magnitude stronger nonlinear light-matter coupling. This breakthrough promises nanosecond-speed quantum information readout and processing, significantly accelerating the path to practical quantum computation In a significant stride towards realising the full potential of quantum computers, researchers at MIT have demonstrated an unprecedentedly strong nonlinear coupling between artific

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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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GovLoop

MAY 2, 2025

Above all, governments mission is to serve and safeguard the public with its different needs, preferences and resources and agencies try hard to engage constituents in new and more effective ways. At one time, for instance, town criers shouted the news in village squares; eventually, agencies sent paper notices in the mail; and today, even small departments communicate via SMS message.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 2, 2025

In disruptive times, resilience is essential for both survival and success. Heres how the global beverage giant ensures that it is ready for anything.

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State Tech Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

In Utah, a law enforcement agency once assessed some new artificial intelligence software that would help officers fill out forms quickly. The Utah Department of Technology Services inquired about the privacy and security protections of the application. It didnt have any, so DTS did not approve the purchase. We have a very decentralized technology decision-making process in Utah, said Utah CIO Alan Fuller Tuesday on a panel at the NASCIO 2025 Midyear Conference, hosted by the National Associatio

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 6, 2025

Generative AI is redefining preventive health by enabling personalized, actionable, and dynamic experiences that bridge the gap between traditional clinical and episodic advice, helping individuals make healthier living choices every day. As health systems globally expand from sick care to include well care, these emerging technologies hold immense potential to engage, motivate, and empower individuals to manage their health proactively.

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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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Super Library Marketing

MAY 7, 2025

Watch this video now I have a one-question poll I need you to take. Record your answer here. #LibraryMarketingShow, episode 288 How can a Friends of the Library group successfully spread the word, attract more donations, and recruit new members? They need marketing and branding! But they often don’t have the expertise or budget. So… then what?

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MAY 6, 2025

-- " 63 things to do during National Historic Preservation Month " -- " May is National Historic Preservation Month: The future of historic preservation " == West Canfield Historic District, Detroi t. A Reddit thread showed photos of houses in the West Canfield Historic District in Detroit. The impetus for the district was an antiques dealer, Beulah Groehn, " How One Woman Gave Rise to Detroit's Historic Preservation Movement " NTHP [In 1965,] an antiques collector and retired executive secretar

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 6, 2025

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if youre looking for a quick win.

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State Tech Magazine

MAY 2, 2025

Speaking Wednesday at a panel of the NASCIO 2025 Midyear Conference, California technology officials shared how the state began its successful generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) pilots through a private sandbox, yielding demonstrable benefits for emergency services, traffic management and contact centers. Addressing a National Association of State Chief Information Officers panel, California CIO Liana Bailey-Crimmins emphasized three quick takeaways: Expect the unexpected, put security f

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