McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 11, 2024

In a world of advanced automation and AI, people skills are becoming a differentiator for finance professionals.

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Operations 138

GCN

JANUARY 11, 2024

Unless Congress budgets more, the program will run out of money in mid-August, forcing states to waitlist those seeking help.

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Budgeting 107

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 11, 2024

There have been challenges, sure, but the past 18 months have actually been relatively positive for global banks. What can they do to build on this momentum?

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GCN

JANUARY 11, 2024

For a long time housing-related land use issues have been primarily dealt with at the local level, but that’s changing as a case in Montana shows.

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Speaker: Noratek

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

The research team at St. Louis University ‘s (SLU) Sinquefield Center for Applied Economic Research (SCAER) required vast quantities of anonymized cell phone data in order to study the impacts of large-scale social problems like homelessness and access to healthcare. Finding a reliable data supplier was relatively simple. When it came to storing, cleaning, and processing 450 terabytes of data, however, the team ran into challenges.

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GCN

JANUARY 11, 2024

Experts worry that without legislation incentivizing entry into various medical professions, rural healthcare systems will increasingly suffer from personnel shortages.

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Legislation 91

GCN

JANUARY 11, 2024

Autonomous vehicle companies often cut out city transportation agencies with state laws that preempt local regulations. City leaders say that “handcuffs” them as they try to manage traffic and curb space.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 11, 2024

From tackling climate change to addressing social equity, municipalities have the power to shape a future where everyone has access to quality, sustainable and healthy homes. The following strategies are described in further detail in NLC’s report, Creating Good, Green Jobs in the Building Sector.

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GCN

JANUARY 11, 2024

A repeal initiative blaming the state's climate law for higher gas prices could wind up on the ballot in November.

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Laws 80

FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2024

Machine learning and artificial intelligence are making their way to the public sector, whether agencies are ready or not. Generative AI made waves last year with ChatGPT boasting the fastest-growing user base in history. Meanwhile, Microsoft launched a generative AI service for the government in June, the Department of Defense announced a generative AI taskforce in August, and more initiatives are sure to come.

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Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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Paul Cairney

JANUARY 11, 2024

This post by Sean Kippin introduces chapter 7 of Politics and Policy Making in the UK by Paul Cairney and Sean Kippin. It examines Brexit, which is a portmanteau combining Britain and exit from membership of the European Union.

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Public Policy 65

Government Technology Insider

JANUARY 11, 2024

It’s well known that data is the government’s greatest asset. It’s even been called the lifeblood of public sector organizations. Data has the potential to simplify delivery of public services, boost agency efficiency, and reduce fraud, waste, and abuse while enabling more informed decision making. Despite these benefits, many state and local government agencies are unable to reap the benefits of the data in their possession due to data proliferation , a term referring to both the massive

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GovLoop

JANUARY 11, 2024

Migrating from state and local governments to federal agencies and back again, data is a dynamic resource. And that presents unique security challenges and the potential for what Scott Pross, Vice President of Technology with SolarWinds, calls “data spillage.” It happens when agencies share information with people who don’t need it. Organizations, he said, must ensure that they’re sharing data only with approved and authorized people based on use cases that define who should access what and why.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

by Jeong Hyun Kim, John Kuk and Yesola Kweon Studies have shown that racial prejudice in the United States have led to lower levels of public support for redistribution.

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The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JANUARY 11, 2024

Via a Reddit post. The legend doesn't explain the ongoing closure between Clarendon and Farragut West, or the temporary closure between Forest Glen, Silver Spring, and Takoma and on the Red Line. It explains it in text on the webpage , but not the map. Blue, Orange, and Silver Line Construction Friday, Jan. 12 - Monday, Jan. 15 *MDOT MTA Purple Line construction to impact Red Line service Saturday and Sunday only, Jan. 13-14, with no service between Forest Glen and Takoma.

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GovPilot

JANUARY 11, 2024

Middletown Township, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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GCN

JANUARY 11, 2024

The grants, which come as part of the 2021 infrastructure law, are intended to ensure chargers are built in underserved or remote communities.

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Laws 134

GovPilot

JANUARY 11, 2024

Montgomery Township expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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