AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

For a nonprofit with a limited budget, the Mercatus Center discovered another huge advantage in AWS: cost savings. The scalability and speed of the new AWS generative AI solution translate into cost savings across the entire organization. One example is legislative bill tracking, which is a basic and important Mercatus Center function.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 17, 2023

When disaster strikes, you will likely be running low on budget, time, and people. Consider that learning materials are not always available in your native language and translation quality can vary. In addition to the partner’s technical or consulting competencies, consider your historical context and legislative restrictions.

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Government Public Sector Public Service Operations 221

Barrett & Greene

JULY 11, 2023

In fact, many of us who study state budgeting annually observe budget processes that lead to (largely) fiscally responsible decision-making and do not require high stakes hostage taking to get there. ​ The most obvious place to begin is that almost all states have some sort of statutory or constitutional balanced budget requirement.

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Budgeting Legislation Advocacy Sustainability 40

Partnership for Public Service

JULY 16, 2024

When Congress passes and the President signs major legislation, federal agencies must translate it into practical action to ensure its goals are realized. Case studies We have published seven micro case studies that examine how federal, state and local government agencies work to implement these laws.

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Government Technology Insider

AUGUST 6, 2024

As a program serving a diverse group of constituents, UI programs must be able to adapt to changes in constituent demands, changes in legislation, and changes in economic conditions, without requiring a disruptive system overhaul.

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Constituents Translation Legislation Implementation 52

Center for Community Progress

MAY 2, 2023

laughs) I don’t think I’ve fully arrived, yet, but one challenge is the translation jump across state policy, legislation, and even philosophy of approach. When I started out, there was no line-item in the budget for acquiring properties. What have been some of your biggest challenges in running a land bank so far?

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Housing Development Community Development Outreach 96

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Participatory Budgeting initiatives. DC recently passed legislation to allow non-citizens to participate in local elections, including running for office. Its inaction also translates into a financial loss for the community. They also have a small grant program for friends of parks groups. I think that's reasonable.

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