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The Plan to Bring Social Housing (Back) to New York

Next City

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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Think you know what consumers want? Think again.

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

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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Housing: What is Universal Design and Why Does it Matter?

NLC (National League of Cities)

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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A retail dynasty chief, a pioneer in statins, and a renowned crossword editor

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

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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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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Q&A: The Department of Agriculture Has Big Plans for Artificial Intelligence

FedTech Magazine

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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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, June 2024

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

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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Generative AI in healthcare: Adoption trends and what’s next

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

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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As Olympics Kicks Off—We Look at the Role of Title IX in Promoting U.S. Women in Sports and the Work Still Needed

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

The Opening Ceremony will kick off the Paris Olympics tomorrow. Hundreds of American athletes will compete in this year’s Summer Games—demonstrating the dedication and resilience needed to go for gold. For many of these athletes, their road to the.

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Embracing the Amazon Leadership Principles in the public sector

AWS Public Sector Blog

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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DWP embraces generative artificial intelligence after controversy

Open Access Government - Technology News

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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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

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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Streamlining digital transformation in German healthcare with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

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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GRANTEGY: Don’t Leave Your Grants to Chance Series

Grant Consulting Services, LLC

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.