McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Our medtech predictions for the year ahead were inspired by conversations with more than 200 industry leaders and informed by McKinsey’s latest decade-ahead medtech report.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The signatories say the agreement’s focus on building emissions will signal to manufacturers that there will be a robust market for heat pumps in the coming years.

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Super Library Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 227 TikTok or Reels. Which one is better for library marketing? I came across some new research that will help you determine where to spend your precious energy and time on library marketing. The answer is revealed in this episode. Plus, kudos go to a library that showed authenticity when it made a mistake on New Year’s Day!

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GCN

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Intergovernmental collaboration will be crucial in fighting the proliferation of AI deepfakes this election cycle, especially in helping voters navigate increasingly sophisticated robocalls and political ads.

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Advertiser: Noratek

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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Greater inclusion of ethnocultural minorities could fill talent gaps and spur company growth, increase economic empowerment of these groups, and generate benefits for the economy and broader society.

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GCN

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

COMMENTARY | Mayor Eric Adams’ Zoning for Housing Opportunity plan would partly reverse effects of restrictive policies that limited development in the name of preserving neighborhood character.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

By Conor Riffle, Senior Vice President of Smart Cities at Rubicon In recent years, cities have faced a myriad of challenges. From the Global Financial Crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic, municipal services have struggled under budget cuts, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and inflation.

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Government Technology Insider

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Applications and hardware are central to the public sector’s ability to provide better citizen experiences , but without a modernized network, agencies have difficulty being truly customer centric. Legacy network infrastructure not only impacts service delivery, but also carries additional risk in the form of weaker cyber defenses. Meeting the goals laid out in the 2021 Executive Order on Transforming Federal Customer Service requires public sector agencies to transform not only their tools and

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GCN

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Evidence from of a study of 15 million outages raises questions about recovery times.

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GovPilot

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In the challenging landscape of local governance, officials must face the intimidating task of increasing revenue for their municipalities as they strive to boost the local economy. With this role, they are asked to find a balance between fiscal responsibility and economic growth. These endeavors prove to be a constant battle, but tourism has demonstrated itself as an ally time and time again.

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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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GCN

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While many beneficiaries no longer qualify because their incomes rose, millions of people have been dropped from the rolls for procedural reasons like failing to respond to notices or return paperwork.

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GovPilot

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

B ellmawr Borough expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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A Library Writer's Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The 11th Annual Kraemer Copyright Conference The Future is Now: Navigating the Intersection of Copyright, AI, and Libraries Call for proposals open now, due February 16. Join us for the 11th Annual Kraemer Copyright Conference at the Ent Center for the Arts, located on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus from June 11-13, 2024. There are 2 tracks, AI and copyright, and also an open track for any topic related to copyright and libraries.

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GovPilot

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Chamblee, GA expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

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Partnership for Public Service

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Donna Garland, chair of the Partnership’s PAO Roundtable; deputy associate administrator for communication and marketing, General Services Administration. In January 2024, Donna Garland, a senior communications leader at the General Services Administration, became chair of the Partnership for Public Service’s Public Affairs Officers Roundtable. The roundtable, one of more than a dozen federal networks organized by the Partnership, works to rebuild trust in government by providing a space for fed

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

by Sarah Brown, Senior Journal Manager In our first highlights collection of 2024, we are delighted to feature three topical open access articles illuminating several different perspectives on feminist politics.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

By Samantha Breslin, Program Supervisor, City Health Dashboard When you think about health in your city or neighborhood, what comes to mind? Is it the availability of safe, affordable housing? The presence of clean air free of harmful pollutants? Walkable neighborhoods that empower physical activity?

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GCN

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

State and local leaders called for Congress to pass the proposal, but Republican Senators acknowledged it did not have enough support after House Speaker Mike Johnson declared it “DEAD on arrival.

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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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