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Stable and spending: An update on the state of the US consumer

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Consumer optimism in the United States remained steady over the summer, while consumer spending saw a modest uptick across most categories. Here’s the latest research from our ConsumerWise team.

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Transforming Brownfields Sites in Elizabeth, New Jersey and Communities Across the Country

NLC (National League of Cities)

By: J. Christian Bollwage, Mayor of Elizabeth, New Jersey, a Past President of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities and Chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Brownfields Taskforce As so many issues are divided along party lines in Congress, last week’s hearing on the reauthorization of the U.S.

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Fleet Management Technology Keeps Federal Vehicles Running

FedTech Magazine

The General Services Administration leases about 200,000 vehicles in domestic and overseas locations — nearly one-third of the entire federal nontactical fleet. Tracking the costs and maintenance needs for these cars and trucks is a critical task. Real-time data derived from modernized fleet management tools “enables GSA Fleet to save money by tackling maintenance issues early, before they can become the cause of a major repair,” says Crystal Philcox, assistant commissioner of GSA’s Office of Tr

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Can public EV-fast charging stations be profitable in the United States?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

More fast public chargers are needed to support the growth of EVs—but generating a profit at a public charging station remains challenging.

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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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State and Local Decisions Make Data-Driven Decisions with Hybrid Cloud

State Tech Magazine

State and local governments have long had good reasons to operate IT infrastructure on-premises, particularly when it comes to data storage. Some data, such as information that includes citizens’ Social Security numbers, is too sensitive to quickly trust its care to others. But the inability to share data in siloed systems undercuts the effectiveness of government decision-making, creating an occasional dilemma as to how officials can be kept informed effectively.

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ResourceAssociates

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Funnel vision: Marketing with an investor mindset

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Efficient marketing is not just “nice to have” when times are good. Companies need it all the time to bounce back more quickly from downturns and achieve long-term growth objectives. Here’s why.

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Re-imagining the future of mobility on islands

AWS Public Sector Blog

This is a guest post by Louisa Barker, senior research manager in the European Government Insights team at IDC, and Joe Dignan, the European head of government insights at IDC, with contributions from Alex Lima, lead of Amazon Web Services (AWS) public sector Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) sustainability, and Avi Leisner, AWS public sector senior business development manager.

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Insights to Impact: A weekly briefing on creating sustainable and inclusive growth

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Are new concerns reshaping global expectations for growth? Our weekly digest of insights explores that topic and more.

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Public Sector Robotic Process Automation: How RPA Can Transform Local Governments With GovPilot

GovPilot

At a time when municipal governments are having more difficulty filling employee roles than ever before, and constituents increasingly expect online services, automation is a smart, modern option to keep municipalities operating efficiently despite roadblocks or a lack of employee manpower.

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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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Japan’s quest for the ambitious reusable next-gen rocket

Open Access Government - Technology News

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is embarking on a groundbreaking mission to develop a new and massive reusable next-gen rocket This endeavour is set to revolutionise Japan’s future space transportation capabilities and is a collaborative effort between JAXA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). This is a massive step forward in sustainable space exploration and technological innovation.