McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 31, 2024
Cooperation from all stakeholders can drive Iberian decarbonization through electrification and renewables deployment. Here we discuss the ambition, challenges, and potential unlocks for Spain.
State Tech Magazine
JULY 31, 2024
When the annual Spokane County Interstate Fair comes around this September, most of those who attend the 10-day event will first have to purchase a ticket at the gate. What won’t they need to buy once they’re cleared to go inside? Access to the fair’s public Wi-Fi network, which is free to anyone who wants to use it. Free public Wi-Fi has been a fixture onsite at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center since the early 2000s.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 31, 2024
Productivity in biopharmaceutical R&D has slumped for a decade or more. We propose a recipe for sustainable, value-creating innovation, even in the face of strengthening industry headwinds.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JULY 31, 2024
Once a bustling business district from the early 1900s to the 1960s, The Shops at Sharp End, located in Columbia, Missouri, stood as a cornerstone of the Black community. This vibrant hub encompassed high-end shopping, barber shops, and restaurants, becoming a cherished one-stop destination for Black residents.
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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
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) advanced technologies can help reimagine the way healthcare entities deliver person-centered care. Technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) and the ability to manage petabytes (PB) of data help companies achieve actionable insights that improve care. They can drive the ability to build new care models, improve the human experience in their health and care process, and enable clinical professionals to practice at the top of their licenses.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 31, 2024
Most emissions captured in the average retailer’s Scope 3 metric are generated via product value chains. These value chains can be decarbonized—but only with targeted multistakeholder actions.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
The City Fix
JULY 31, 2024
The Kham River in India, which flows through the city of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly known as Aurangabad), fluctuates from a torrent during monsoon season to barely a trickle during dry months. Years ago, the Kham provided drinking water to the.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Lire cet article en Français The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Global Cloud Infrastructure is a secure, extensive, and reliable cloud platform, offering more than 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. When you want to distribute your applications globally, closer to your end users with single-digit millisecond latency, AWS offers the cloud infrastructure you require, whenever and wherever.
FedTech Magazine
JULY 31, 2024
Federal IT teams must weigh the latest zero-trust tools to ensure safety while also allowing for mobility in where and how employees work. IT experts continue to refine best practices around squeezing the most out of mobile devices while adhering to zero-trust principles, according to those on a June 27 webinar hosted by the Advanced Technology Academic Research Center.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JULY 31, 2024
Most of us have come across that online deal that seems simply too good to pass up. Or we’ve received an urgent text or email from someone claiming to represent the government requesting a past-due payment. Payment scams like these are on the rise.
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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.
Policy & Politics Journal blog
JULY 31, 2024
By Alexander L. Q. Chen & Oda Hustad Collaboration in cross-sectoral networks is proliferating in response to different public policy issues such as climate change, public health crises, economic inequality and urban renewal.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 31, 2024
Harvard University professor Cass Sunstein explores the nature of culture markets, popularity, and fame—who wants it, who gets it, and how.
FedTech Magazine
JULY 31, 2024
Docking stations have been around for a very long time. Over the years, they have found a lot of success in government use, particularly where workers are likely to be out in the field part of the time and then back in an office for paperwork or other duties. Early docking stations generally allowed laptops to connect to a desktop monitor or computer, though users sometimes had to use thumbscrews and serial ports to connect everything.
NLRG (National Legal Research Group)
JULY 31, 2024
Amy G. Gore —Senior Attorney The attorney-client privilege has traditionally limited the disclosure of properly qualified communications between an attorney and a client who is seeking legal advice. The limits of the privilege were tested in a recent Illinois decision in MacDonald v. Wagenmaker , 2024 IL App (1st) 230089, ¶ 1. There, HBC, an evangelical Christian megachurch terminated its senior pastor and retained attorneys to investigate claims of financial misappropriations.
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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.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 31, 2024
This blog is the first in a series that discusses how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in education. The series includes stories from AWS customers that are using generative AI to create more personalised and engaging learning experiences. For decades, AI and its potential have captivated human curiosity. The use of AI in addressing industry challenges has been steadily increasing with the pace of innovation.
NLRG (National Legal Research Group)
JULY 31, 2024
Anne Hemenway —Senior Attorney On March 15, 2024, the United States Supreme Court decided a pair of cases from Michigan and California on the issue of whether a public official violates the First Amendment by blocking individuals from the public official's personal social media page. In the Michigan case, Lindke v. Freed , 601 U.S. 187, 144 S. Ct. 756, 218 L.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Lire cet article en Français The potential of open data to transform governance and public services is immense, but realizing this potential requires overcoming common obstacles. In this post, we will explore best practices and solutions for public sector organizations seeking to use the cloud for open data, specifically examining how Amazon Web Services (AWS) can enable open data success.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
JULY 31, 2024
See " Framework of characteristics that support successful community development in association with the development of professional sports facilities " and " Good quote on arenas and stadiums as "performing arts centers" attractions for cities " and " Follow up: arenas and stadiums as "performing arts centers" attractions for cities: experience versus retail.
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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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