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What Is Retrieval Augmented Generation, and How Are State and Local Agencies Using It?

State Tech Magazine

State and local agencies are using generative artificial intelligence for a wide range of tasks, from modernizing old code to intelligently processing documents and improving the citizen experience by augmenting the capabilities of contact center agents. However, there is a chance that the AI will generate a query response that is factually incorrect.

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Enabling AI leadership in the age of government efficiency

AWS Public Sector Blog

Global leaders are convening in Germany this week at the annual Munich Security Conference (MSC) to discuss key foreign policy and security challenges. Amid these discussions, one thing is clear: global leadership increasingly hinges on technological progress. In particular, the rapid progress of artificial intelligence (AI) presents an extraordinary opportunity for transformative innovation.

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TRICARE Changes Could Affect Military Servicemembers’ Access to Pharmacies

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Changes to TRICARE could make it more difficult for military servicemembers and their families to access pharmacies and needed medications. The Department of Defense recently made changes to TRICAREthe militarys health insurance programthat.

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Could a New Housing Cooperative Help Bring Affordable Homes to Hawai‘i?

Next City

A group of Kaua‘i renters is joining a growing number of Americans looking at co-ops to help combat skyrocketing housing prices.

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How Gilbert, AZ Prepares for the Future While Protecting What Makes It Great

A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain. By adopting the GovOS Tax & Compliance suite, the Town: Increased compliance from 40% to 90% Generated over $85K in new revenue Has a single digital system to manage tasks more efficiently With a centralized hub for short-term rental registration and enforcement, Gilbert balances tourism and community needs.

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NYU Furman Center Co-Faculty Director Vicki Been Submits Testimony on the Charter Revision

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

NYU Furman Center’s Co-Faculty Director and Former City of New York Deputy Mayor Professor Vicki Been testified on February 11 before the New York City Charter Revision Commission, presenting a data-driven framework for assessing reforms to the city’s land use process and its role in exacerbating the city’s housing shortage and affordable housing crisis.

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Five ways B2B sales leaders can win with tech and AI

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In a time of evolving competition and customer demands, B2B sales leaders can consider a range of technology innovations to help fuel success.

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Global Private Markets Report 2025: Private equity emerging from the fog

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Global uncertainties remained in 2024, but the path forward for private equity became clearer, with a rebound in dealmaking and distributions.

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A rundown on the whistleblowing process in the federal government

Partnership for Public Service

As part of its Federal Employee Explainer Series , the Partnership for Public Service hosted a webinar on whistleblower process and protections for federal civil servants. Led by Jenny Mattingley, the Partnerships vice president of government affairs, the session welcomed Dana Gold from the Government Accountability Project and Joe Spielberger of the Project on Government Oversight.

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What do US consumers want from e-commerce deliveries?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As US e-commerce growth slows, retailers and logistics providers face rising delivery costs. A survey of consumer preferences for package shipmentsspeed or reliability?could help inform priorities.

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The state of demand for commercial real estate

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

McKinsey Senior Partner Aditya Sanghvi discusses where office attendance stands today and the opportunity for commercial real estate to adapt to new ways of working, living, and shopping.

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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CCS in Southeast Asia: An opportunity or distant reality?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Southeast Asia could use the carbon capture and storage opportunity to unlock significant revenue. However, several key actions would need to be taken by private and public players to enable it.

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Faster, smarter trials: Modernizing biopharma’s R&D IT applications

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

To fully realize the potential of AI and digital, biopharma sponsors need a structured approach to upgrading tech infrastructure for efficient data capture and trial management.