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What is top of mind for dairy executives in 2024?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

How will the US dairy industry evolve in response to growing concerns about sustainability and other issues? We conducted our sixth annual survey of dairy executives to find out.

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First state-regulated overdose prevention center preps for opening

GCN

Rhode Island is using part of its opioid settlement money to expand harm reduction strategies and demonstrate how the center can impact drug use, crime and recovery.

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Trust, Leap, and Learn

Careers in Government

If you want to create momentum in your life, you must be willing to leap, trusting that everything you need is already inside you. The post Trust, Leap, and Learn appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Achieving racial equity in college admissions starts in pre-K

GCN

COMMENTARY | The class of 2028 is the first college class to be admitted after the end of affirmative action. Without it, we need big-picture reforms.

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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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Connectivity patterns between AWS GovCloud (US) and AWS commercial partition

AWS Public Sector Blog

Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud (US) supports customers who must adhere to several security and compliance requirements, including: US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Department of Defense (DOD) Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) Workloads that don’t adhere to these compliance requirements can be deployed in the AWS standard partition.

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National DELETE Act included in privacy discussions

GCN

California already has a law that gives consumers more control over the data held on them by data brokers. A federal effort would give Americans a central place to request it be deleted by all brokers.

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States are required to background check child care workers. Many are falling short.

GCN

Dozens of states are out of compliance with at least one component of a federal law’s requirements, a congressional report found. But the problems are so complicated, it’s unclear if anyone has a solution.

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Medtech propels economic growth and innovation in Southern California

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Many medtech companies are thriving in Southern California, and prospects are bright for continued development of the sector. Leaders who capitalize on the region’s advantages have much to gain.

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Building the Foundation for Public Sector Use of Generative AI

FedTech Magazine

Generative artificial intelligence services, from Bing’s AI-powered chatbot to Google Gemini (formerly Bard) and a growing range of software solutions, are transforming how individuals engage with technology. Users are turning to generative AI services to create images of Pope Francis sporting a puffer coat and to pick March Madness winners. Businesses have embraced generative AI too.

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Laser-based sensor promises breakthrough in 3D printing

Open Access Government - Technology News

New laser-based sensing technology has been revealed and could change the quality assessment of critical metallic components produced through additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing The research team, led by Professor Anthony Mulholland from the School of Engineering Maths and Technology, introduced a new formula aimed at optimising the design and deployment of ultrasonic laser arrays.

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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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Agencies Win Big with Specific Applications of Staff Augmentation

State Tech Magazine

State CISOs face a long process to hire staff, which gives competitors “a better shot at hiring the best talent,” according to the most recent cybersecurity study from Deloitte and the National Association of State Chief Information Officers. To fill positions, states often rely on staff augmentation, calling on contract employees to fulfill specific functions.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Women’s Book Club | No. 177

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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Policy Implications of the Maui Firestorm

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

The emergency management community and average citizens are always interested in the disaster response aspect of a catastrophe. That interest fades dramatically as a disaster transitions to the recovery phase. With that in mind, this podcast takes a more in-depth look at the policy implications of the recovery phase of the Maui Firestorm of 2023. The guest for this podcast is Luke Meyers, the Disaster Management Coordinator for the State of Hawaii, who works for the Governor.

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Building Equitable Climate Resilience: Learnings from Policy and Systems Change Academy Convening

NLC (National League of Cities)

From greenhouse gases and wildfire smoke leading to reduced air quality to rising temperatures impacting agricultural productivity and the food supply chain, the impacts of climate change on cities are complex and widespread.

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

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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Bridging Cultures Through Words: Government Language Services Jobs Available Now

Careers in Government

In our interconnected world, effective communication across language barriers is essential for diplomacy, commerce, and social cohesion. Government language services play a vital role in bridging these divides, ensuring accurate and meaningful communication between governments, citizens, and stakeholders from diverse linguistic backgrounds. KEY TAKEAWAY Government language services jobs span translation, interpretation, teaching, and cultural advisory […] The post Bridging Cultures Through

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Urban Practitioners Invited To Help Scope IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities

The City Fix

At the 43rd session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2016, the Panel decided to include a Special Report on Climate Change and Cities in the IPCC’s seventh assessment cycle. This achievement marked a.

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Biden administration sets higher staffing mandates. Most nursing homes don’t meet them.

GCN

Under the new rules, nursing homes participating in Medicare and Medicaid will be required to follow designated nurse staffing standards.

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Campus activism: potential blowback on the Republicans?

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

I started college in the late 1970s. Since "the 1960s" was really from about 1964-1974, there was still a lot of recognition of that period in Ann Arbor. As is my want, when I was in college I became interested in how colleges work and I read a lot of the literature of the time about "college student development" especially William Perry's Forms of Intellectual and Ethical Development in the College Years: A Scheme (book, a webpage ).

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Maximizing Municipal Budgets: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners

Speaker: Noratek

Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-