Wed.Jun 19, 2024

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Decarbonizing logistics: Charting the path ahead

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Companies need to reduce their logistics emissions to meet decarbonization targets, but a new McKinsey survey finds that few companies have clear plans to do so. What is the best path forward?

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Fine-tuning an LLM using QLoRA in AWS GovCloud (US)

AWS Public Sector Blog

Introduction Government agencies are increasingly using large language models (LLMs) powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI) to extract valuable insights from their data in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud (US) Regions. In this guide, we walk you through the process of adapting LLMs to specific domains with parameter efficient fine-tuning techniques made accessible through Amazon SageMaker integrations with Hugging Face.

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How hot weather can tamper with your words

GCN

As a heat wave continues to impact many parts of the Midwest and Northeast, a new study finds that politicians tend to use shorter words in speeches on hot days.

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NEW SPECIAL ISSUE BLOG SERIES ON Policy Learning: Types, Mechanisms and Effects. BLOG 2: Why policy failure is a prerequisite for innovation in the public sector

Policy & Politics Journal blog

by Philipp Trein and Thenia Vagionaki In our article entitled, “Why policy failure is a prerequisite for innovation in the public sector,” we explore the relationship between policy failure and innovation within public governance.

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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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Improving customer experience for the public sector using AWS services

AWS Public Sector Blog

Citizens are increasingly engaging with public sector entities through digital surfaces and touchpoints. Every touchpoint is an opportunity for the public sector to give their consumers an experience tailored to their preferences and needs. In fact, citizens are increasingly expecting government to provide modern digital experiences for conducting online transactions.

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Tapping the Potential of (and Funding for) Nature-Based Solutions  

NLC (National League of Cities)

By Laura Adams, Communities & Ecosystems Solutions Lead, Black & Veatch What Are Nature-Based Solutions (NbS)? Nature provides a blueprint for promoting adaptability, resilience, and sustainability in the built environment, particularly water infrastructure.

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CFP: Women in Leadership Conference - Cambridge, Massachusetts - July 16-17, 2025

A Library Writer's Blog

Women in Leadership Conference - Harvard Faculty Club | July 16-17, 2025 Empower. Inspire. Lead. Join us at the 2025 Women in Leadership Conference, a prestigious gathering of trailblazing women in higher education. We're seeking dynamic speakers and panelists to illuminate key topics shaping the future of academia. We're looking for speakers on: Leadership & Governance AI & Technology's Impact Women's Career Advancement Creative Fundraising & Finance STEM Education & Research Mu

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US laws created during slavery are still on the books. We should acknowledge that, a legal scholar argues

GCN

COMMENTARY | Addressing slavery’s legal legacy is not just an issue for historians.

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Generative AI for public agencies: 5 best practices for secure implementation

AWS Public Sector Blog

This is a guest post from SMX, an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing public agencies by streamlining services and providing valuable insights from large datasets. To keep pace with generative AI’s widespread growth, President Biden issued an Oct. 2023 Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.