Mon.May 06, 2024

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Early adoption of generative AI in commercial life sciences

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Pilots of generative AI commercial use cases at biopharmaceutical and medtech companies have been promising, but success at scale hinges on a clear—and budgeted—gen AI strategy and custom solutions.

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Local Governments Are Developing Early AI Use Cases, CIOs Say

State Tech Magazine

Local government CIOs agreed that artificial intelligence has great potential for staff augmentation but noted that they are only in the early stages of testing AI use cases. Speaking Thursday at the Public Technology Institute’s 2024 AI and Cyber Summit in Washington, D.C., Scott Varner, director of IT and management information systems for Frederick County, Va., asked, “Wouldn’t you love to be doing the real work instead of all of the executive summaries?

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From hire to inspire: Getting—and keeping—Gen Z in manufacturing

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Gen Z workers say they’re open to jobs in manufacturing. But getting them to take these jobs, engage, and stay will mean changing a work environment long optimized for machines, not people.

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The possibility of parole: A powerful incentive that makes us all safer

GCN

COMMENTARY | Researchers have found that offenders incarcerated under truth-in-sentencing laws racked up more disciplinary infractions and engaged in fewer rehabilitation programs. And after release, they were much more likely to reoffend.

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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How to Extend Zero Trust to Data at the Edge

GovLoop

With the rise of remote work and the explosion of the Internet of Things (IoT) generating large volumes of data in the field, agencies want to provide staff the ability to analyze and use that data in the field as well. This is the concept of edge computing. But there’s a catch: They also need to secure that data. “This is where zero-trust architecture (ZTA) comes into play,” said Michael Epley, Chief Architect and Security Strategist with Red Hat.

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With only three weeks to go, lawmakers weigh ways to save federal internet subsidy

GCN

Congress is exploring several options to fund it. All face long odds of success despite widespread and bipartisan support for the Affordable Connectivity Program.

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How local governments can respond to the housing crisis

GCN

A new book by Charles Marohn and Daniel Herriges of Strong Towns encourages local officials to promote small-scale developments, even if it means using city financial tools to get them off the ground.

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What the Hazardous Substance Designation of PFAS Chemicals Means for Local Governments

NLC (National League of Cities)

On April 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final rule designating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as the Superfund law. PFOA and PFOS are two of the most widely used and widely studied PFAS chemicals.

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HUD warns on AI-fueled housing discrimination

GCN

The Department of Housing and Urban Development confirmed characteristics like race and income are protected from AI algorithmic discrimination.

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REBRANDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Barrett & Greene

Over the years, we’ve chatted with high school and college students about the potential of careers working for state and local governments. All too often their responses are something like “Yeah, I suppose so,” in tones that make us believe that they’re not supposing anything at all, except that the whole thing sounds like a crashing bore. This is particularly dismaying for the two of us who have devoted our careers to this corner of the world.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

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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Neediest areas are being shortchanged on government funds

GCN

COMMENTARY | A recent study of the Community Development Block Grant program showed that neighborhoods with the largest share of low- to moderate-income families were less likely to receive CDBG funds than communities that were closer to the 51% threshold.

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Operating at the edge: Harnessing ‘as a service’ in the US government

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The US government has demonstrated increasing interest in acquiring capabilities through as-a-service models. Many challenges could keep it from doing so—particularly in unpredictable environments.

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Meet CDT’s New Leaders Who are Driving Innovation

California Department of Technology

May 6, 2024 – California is recognized globally as a leader in technology, and the California Department of Technology (CDT) Office of Technology plays an important role in shaping the state’s tech landscape. Its mission is to craft strategies, policies, and initiatives that drive California’s technology systems and investments, ensuring they support the State’s standing as a top global tech leader and the fifth largest economy worldwide.

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A Proposed Strategy to Advocate for Improved Civil Protection in the United Kingdom

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

National elections in the United Kingdom are likely to bring a change in the political complexion of the government. This short essay puts the case for coming together to put pressure on the new leadership to improve British civil protection. The lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic, alas largely negative, show that a good civilian system designed to protect the public against major hazards and threats can save thousands of lives and billions in losses and wasted expenditure.

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.

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Eye in the sky: Launching a geopolitical risk unit

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A geopolitical risk unit can add perspective to navigate and identify opportunities in a fragmenting world.

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Share Your Concept for Communities to Expand E-Mobility

NLC (National League of Cities)

By Gabe Klein, Executive Director, Joint Office of Energy and Transportation We know communities are ready to lead in integrating e-mobility options and EV charging into your communities.