Next City

JULY 25, 2024

Housing, tenant rights and labor justice advocates helped shape the proposed state housing authority. It will need their support to pass.

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FedTech Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

As artificial intelligence pervades every facet of society, federal agencies now consider the many ways they can accelerate the use of AI-enabled tools (and whether they’re the right tool for the task). At the Department of Agriculture, the executive leading the charge on that front is Chief Data and AI Officer Christopher Alvares, who recently shared the department’s vision for AI adoption and examples of how USDA teams already leverage the technology.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 25, 2024

Co-authored by Mia Chapman, Intern, Housing & Community Development, NLC and Lauren Lowery, Director of Housing & Community Development, NLC The architectural principle of universal design prioritizes usability by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialization.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 25, 2024

Our July obituaries also include a CEO and media mogul, an early transgender-rights activist, a Pritzker Prize–winning architect, and an astronaut whose work inspired the establishment of Earth Day.

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This guide addresses the unique operational challenges faced by smaller municipalities, such as limited resources, budget constraints, and diverse community needs. By leveraging digital tools, City Managers and Municipal Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) can streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve service delivery. The guide covers identifying operational challenges, choosing the right software, and implementing digital solutions.

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State Tech Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

During Mardi Gras 2023, New Orleans officials enjoyed greater situational awareness of the hundreds of thousands of revelers celebrating in the city’s streets, thanks in part to technology intended to keep the ambulance corps safer. “In our emergency operations center, we had the city map on a screen and could see where every EMS vehicle was located,” says Cedric Palmisano, deputy chief of special operations and logistics for New Orleans Emergency Medical Services.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 25, 2024

Surveyed healthcare leaders say their organizations are eager to use generative AI to help enhance how healthcare stakeholders work and operate, but some are still adopting a wait-and-see approach.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 25, 2024

Despite lingering concerns about inflation and the high cost of living, consumers across all ages and product categories still want to spend—thoughtfully.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Embracing the Amazon Leadership Principles fosters a culture of customer obsession, ownership, and experimentation. Doing so has supported my capabilities and success delivered on behalf of my public sector customers, who I’ve witnessed embracing the Leadership Principles. While they’re not always aware they’re doing so, it has been both inspiring and validating.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 25, 2024

The ECB cuts rates by 25 basis points as other central banks hold; economic survey respondents remain cautious amid global uncertainty and expect more cuts; and the EU adds tariffs on China EVs.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Healthcare organizations worldwide are leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) and partner solutions to modernize, transform, and innovate their businesses. Ensuring the availability and security of critical applications is paramount. For example, two renowned German medical facilities, Fachklinikum Mainschleife and Max Grundig Klinik , needed to modernize their IT infrastructure to comply with stringent regulatory requirements outlined in the country’s Law for Accelerating the Digitalization of He

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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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Grant Consulting Services, LLC

JULY 25, 2024

Part IV – Relationships Matter! As Grant Professionals, we know in our hearts that funder relationships matter. In the United States, there are more than 1.6 million registered non-profits. This means more competition for grant funding, so organizations have to stand out from the crowd. One way to do that is by building a relationship with potential funders.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 25, 2024

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to use the power of generative artificial intelligence, despite earlier restrictions on its use of similar technologies Aiming to explore new opportunities and address challenges, the DWP’s AI and Innovation Directorate is preparing to engage with suppliers to leverage generative AI across various domains.

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