AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the AWS Public Sector Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Initiative. The two-year, $50 million investment is designed to help public sector organizations – and those that directly support their technology needs – to accelerate innovation in support of critical missions using AWS generative AI services and infrastructure, such as Amazon Bedrock , Amazon Q , Amazon SageMaker , AWS HealthScribe , AWS Trainium , and AWS Inferentia.

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JUNE 26, 2024

Justices said in a 6-3 decision that Louisiana and Missouri did not have standing to sue. The ruling comes as a relief to state and local officials as they look to crack down on election-related misinformation ahead of November.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and inspiration dominated today’s AWS Summit Washington, DC keynote. But there was no shortage of newsworthy moments and key takeaways that extended beyond generative AI. Dave Levy , vice president of Worldwide Public Sector at Amazon Web Services (AWS), delivered the DC Summit keynote. Levy was joined onstage by three special guests who helped him set the tone for the annual two-day event that brings the public sector cloud community together i

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Homeroom

JUNE 26, 2024

It has been nearly 18 years since Congress ended the joint consolidation loan (JCL) program; no new JCLs could be issued, and JCLs could not be reconsolidated or separated. Borrowers who were married and combined their individual federal student loans into a single joint Direct Consolidation Loan or joint Federal Consolidation Loan with their spouse Continue Reading The post Implementing the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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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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JUNE 26, 2024

The high court’s conservatives ruled that a key anti-corruption law only applies to bribes and not to “gratuities” meant to reward officials for their service.

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GovLoop

JUNE 26, 2024

Andrew Wilson is Chief of the Quantum Physics Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which is developing quantum technology that aims to improve timekeeping and atomic clocks — a perhaps under-appreciated but core NIST mission. While it’s true that quantum computing is complicated, Wilson offers several thoughts that help clarify where quantum is today.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 26, 2024

Charlie Gottdiener discusses the growing importance of enterprise connectedness and the planning software provider’s research quantifying the business value of better decision making.

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State Tech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

Although smart city technology has long been a focus for local governments, a great deal of energy and investment has been put into projects such as smart streetlights, transportation infrastructure and digital kiosks. Less heralded has been the smartification of the humble government office building, be it city hall, the headquarters of a state government agency or even a remote outpost.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 26, 2024

The relationship between insurers and private-capital firms has strengthened in recent years as distinctive investment management has become critical to executing the “virtuous flywheel” strategy.

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GovLoop

JUNE 26, 2024

It can be stressful to figure out the do’s and don’ts of a supervisory role in your agency – how do you know if you’re on the right track as you lead your team? During the latest New Supervisors in Government Community of Practice session , we invited Erin Muru, MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Director of Human Resources FDIC, Office of Inspector General, to talk about the top things you should avoid doing as a government supervisor.

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Google Public Sector

JUNE 26, 2024

In this blog series, Google Public Sector leaders share their expertise on how AI is revolutionizing government services. We'll explore the ways our AI solutions are adaptive, secure, responsible, and intelligent – enabling agencies to serve constituents better than ever before. Explore our thought leadership hub to explore innovative ideas for public service.

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JUNE 26, 2024

COMMENTARY | Durability and the risk of chemicals being released when pipes heat up are just some of the concerns about plastic pipes.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

JUNE 26, 2024

by Nadège Carlier, David Aubin, and Stéphane Moyson In our recent article published in Policy & Politics as part of a special issue on Policy Learning: Types, Mechanisms and Effects, we researched the relative effects of diversity on collective learning… Continue reading →

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 26, 2024

Amid a broadly favorable climate for global banking, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) banks enjoyed an extraordinarily successful 2023 and are poised for a strong 2024.

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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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JUNE 26, 2024

Despite reserves bulging and revenue receding, state legislators and governors are reluctant to spend savings.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JUNE 26, 2024

Cities, towns and villages play a pivotal role in shaping energy policies that affect their communities. To make informed decisions, local leaders must understand the benefits, challenges, and applications of various energy resources. Making strategic energy investments can reinvigorate small town economies, attract new businesses, and build sustainable communities for future generations.

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GovLoop

JUNE 26, 2024

There’s no doubt that quantum computing offers great promise: Mathematical problems that are impossible today will be trivial tomorrow, allowing for drug discoveries and other breakthroughs. But just as radiation can be used both for good — to treat cancer, for example — and bad, quantum computing poses risk, said Michael Redding, Quantropi’s Chief Technology Officer.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JUNE 26, 2024

Every June, the National League of Cities (NLC) celebrates Small Cities Month, recognizing communities with populations of 50,000 and below and their progressive strides to help move our nation forward. As we continue this annual tradition, this year has special significance as NLC also celebrates its 100th anniversary milestone!

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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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JUNE 26, 2024

Several states have already clamped down on fantasy apps for getting too close to sports betting. Virginia could be next.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in democratic campaigns and elections. To support their effective security and management, election campaigns and committees need access to the latest industry-leading security services and resources, regardless of their budget. That’s why Amazon Web Services (AWS) is continuing its collaboration with Defending Digital Campaigns (DDC) to offer more than 20 cybersecurity-related AWS services for low-to-no cost to all active and registered national party committe

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JUNE 26, 2024

The more than 145 projects include funding for urban street upgrades, bike and pedestrian improvements, and highway expansions, among other things.

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