McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 16, 2024
What it takes to get transformation right, setting a company up to operate better today and handle disruption and change tomorrow with energized, creative employees.
GovLoop
APRIL 16, 2024
National Park Week is April 20-28 — and there are so many ways to celebrate. Take a look at the National Park Service’s main site for National Park Week events , kicking off with waived entrance fees on Saturday, April 20. The nine-day lineup includes days for volunteering, getting to know parks staff, events for kids, and more. That’s in addition to fun and educational events that parks host throughout the year: You can find them on the NPS calendar.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 16, 2024
Innovative business models in US healthcare are creating substantial value, but much opportunity remains, even among the fastest-growing organizations.
GCN
APRIL 16, 2024
States that want to tap universities and philanthropies to find solutions to policy challenges using the best research, evidence and data should look at how one state mastered the communications and logistics essential for effective partnerships.
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Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 16, 2024
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.
GCN
APRIL 16, 2024
States have not been allowed to pursue air carriers for violating consumer protection laws since 1978, but a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation will give attorneys general power to probe and report violations.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education recently made transformational changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, an application that students and families need to complete to apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans. These changes implement provisions of the FUTURE Act and the FAFSA Simplification Act.
GCN
APRIL 16, 2024
Housing, air monitoring, green jobs and coastal resilience are some of the initiatives that could receive funding under the Inflation Reduction Act.
State Tech Magazine
APRIL 16, 2024
The world can be dangerous and unpredictable. For state and local governments, the difference between weathering a crisis or succumbing to a cascading disaster lies in continuity of operations plans. COOPs are decidedly not sexy. They stay quietly unheralded until an emergency, large or small, makes them essential. This kind of thinking is best handled by people who don’t mind contemplating catastrophes.
GCN
APRIL 16, 2024
Most educators favor more mental health screening for students and oppose arming teachers, though their views are more divided when it comes to whether security officers should have weapons.
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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.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
APRIL 16, 2024
A couple weeks ago I wrote " Good quote on arenas and stadiums as "performing arts centers" attractions for cities ," quoting Ron Kirk then Dallas mayor, on the decision to go forward in building a basketball arena in the late 1990s for the Dallas Mavericks. He was very clear about the point of the arena being developing the area around the arena, which has resulted in over $3 billion in new development over about 25 years.
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 16, 2024
April marks Second Chance Month, a vital period dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges and opportunities that come with reentry for the millions of individuals returning to their communities after serving time in prison.
Social Pinpoint
APRIL 16, 2024
Effective placemaking initiatives arise from the collaborative visions shared by government staff and community members. This is accomplished through co-designing and actively participating in the planning stages of a project. So, join us as we explore five inspiring placemaking project examples that empower community engagement. These five initiatives benefit local residents’ specific needs and interests and help beautify our neighbourhoods for increased tourism for future visitors and re
Princeton Public Library
APRIL 16, 2024
One of the ways I passed the time during the Covid lockdown was going on absurdly long walks with my son. It was during this time The post Step by step appeared first on Princeton Public Library.
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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
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 16, 2024
The uptake of digital financial services is low in Canada compared with other similar economies. Developments in five areas will determine if the industry is about to blossom.
AWS Public Sector Blog
APRIL 16, 2024
Mount Fuji in Japan. When you think of climbing one of the world’s most famous mountain peaks, ease of access isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. While Mount Fuji in Japan is famous for its height and width, it is also reachable by novice hikers without lots of time on their hands due to the nation’s efforts to make it accessible. Now, the researchers behind one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, Fugaku , are trying to make the supercomputer just as accessible on the Amazon Web Service
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