NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 8, 2024
Chatter about AI has become like the weather — talked about seemingly everywhere yet increasingly difficult to predict with absolute confidence. While the meteoric rise of generative, language-wielding platforms, like ChatGPT, are catching big media waves, many cities are already established AI enthusiasts.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 8, 2024
In a world of rapid change, looking for certainty can obscure opportunity. Taking smaller yet bold steps provides a more sure-footed path through uncertainty.
Government Technology Insider
APRIL 10, 2024
As governments and communities work to bridge the digital divide, expanding access to broadband connectivity has become a priority. State governments have many resources at their disposal to reach their goals of delivering connectivity to unserved and underserved areas. One option is to use the resources and expertise of the private sector by working with industry partners to build a robust middle-mile network infrastructure.
Google Public Sector
APRIL 9, 2024
Google Public Sector is dedicated to empowering digital transformation across the public sector. Customers throughout the federal government are using Google Cloud products — the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is deploying Google Cloud to develop AI models to assist augmented reality microscope (ARM) detection of certain types of cancer; the U.S. Air Force is using Vertex AI to overhaul their manual processes ; and the U.S.
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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
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 9, 2024
This blog is the fourth part of a four-part series offering additional insights into racial wealth divide strategies. Just as the racial wealth divide has grown over the past several decades, the gap between Black and Hispanic homeownership and white homeownership has widened.
GCN
APRIL 10, 2024
Mayor John Whitmire ordered pedestrian islands removed, froze projects with bike lanes and suggested cyclists stick to “recreational” trails. It’s a big change in direction from his predecessor’s approach.
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AWS Public Sector Blog
APRIL 12, 2024
Education leaders are eager for solutions to the difficulties facing schools across the country. With strained local resources impacting educators, it is more critical than ever for the education community to adapt and evolve to meet student needs and address challenges. Educators know that more resources can help provide personalized approaches that better address students’ individual learning needs.
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 8, 2024
Last week, the White House announced the final Office of Management and Budget (OMB) UniformGrants Guidance. This guidance is designed to create a streamlined set of rules and regulations forfederal grants that ensure that Congress, agencies, and applicants have standard language andprocesses for grant awards and administration.
Barrett & Greene
APRIL 8, 2024
When it comes to many vital public services, including police, fire and EMS, one of the primary – and sometimes the only – performance measurement that people use is response time. On the surface this makes a lot of sense. For emergency services, particularly, every moment can spell the difference between a minor incident and a tragedy. To the general public, fast response times are real tangible evidence that they are getting good service.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 8, 2024
For everyone from repair copilots to clerical assistants, generative AI can improve productivity and ease labor shortages. How can airlines and related companies get the basics right?
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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.
AWS Public Sector Blog
APRIL 12, 2024
UK Biobank is the world’s most comprehensive source of health data used for research. It houses a vast, continuously growing dataset of biological, health, and lifestyle information. From 2006–2010, UK Biobank recruited 500,000 UK citizens between the ages of 40 and 69 to supply biological samples (blood, urine, and saliva) and information about their lifestyle regularly on an ongoing basis.
GCN
APRIL 8, 2024
Minnesota declared an “EMS emergency” last month, but it’s far from alone. An outdated approach to funding the service is largely to blame, says experts.
State Tech Magazine
APRIL 11, 2024
As 2024 dawned the Sonoma County, Calif.-based nonprofit Social Advocates for Youth made an urgent announcement: It would need to close Northern California’s only homeless shelter for youth if it couldn’t raise funds. A flurry of support temporarily postponed the move, but with homelessness an ongoing challenge — including among teens — county officials have been piloting technology solutions to help manage the issue, serve those in need and even prevent individuals from becoming homeless.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 8, 2024
As the space economy expands, it could create value for multiple industries and solve many of the world’s most pressing challenges.
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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.
AWS Public Sector Blog
APRIL 8, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most disruptive technologies in history, offering higher education institutions the opportunity to re-imagine a world where learning is highly personalized, seamless, and available to everyone. With this in mind, there’s one question that is a point of conversation across campuses: how can we leverage this technology and realize its potential while preparing our institutions, faculty, staff, and students for responsible use?
GCN
APRIL 9, 2024
More than two years into the federal cybersecurity grant program, state and local tech leaders say information sharing between the different levels of government is the most important aspect of the approach.
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 10, 2024
The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, and families.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 11, 2024
The CEO and cofounder of Drop discusses spinning off an adjacent business under a new brand during the COVID-19 pandemic while still scaling up the initial startup.
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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.
GovLoop
APRIL 8, 2024
To learn where agencies will take AI — and where AI will take them — GovLoop spoke with Beth Simone Noveck, New Jersey’s State Chief Artificial Intelligence Strategist and Director of The Governance Lab at Northeastern University. “For 2024, I think we’re going to see a lot more use of generative AI in government,” Noveck said. “States are going to be more proactive in starting to issue policies of the kind [New Jersey Chief Technology Officer Christopher Rein issued last year] to embrace the us
Open Access Government - Technology News
APRIL 11, 2024
A new digital display screen integrates cutting-edge functionalities directed into the LEDs themselves This marks a new era of versatile displays for smartphones, tablets, and computers. LEDs processing sensors capabilities Led by Professor Feng Gao, the team has demonstrated a new design principle where LEDs made from a crystalline material called perovskite not only emit light but also possess sensor capabilities.
GCN
APRIL 12, 2024
Some state and local governments may embrace AI wholly, while others may take a more measured approach. Either way, experts said, the competition to be first is moot.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 12, 2024
Alex Hardiman, chief product officer of the New York Times, shares how a strong product-led strategy can elevate organizations across industries.
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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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 11, 2024
BY Mayor Craig Greenberg, Louisville, Kentucky As mayor of Louisville, my goal is to help families across our city succeed in our community—and that is a goal our entire team at Louisville Metro Government shares.
Super Library Marketing
APRIL 8, 2024
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library When Donna Forbis graduated from the 8 th grade, her parents gifted her a 10-speed bike. Her mother decided she was old enough to ride to the Peoria Public Library ‘s Lakeview branch. “Back then, kids were not allowed in the adult stacks, so I was limited to my ‘side’ of the library,” remembers Donna.
GCN
APRIL 9, 2024
As rural health services continue to erode, population health declines and mortality rates increase. That endangers local economies and employment, rural health experts say.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 11, 2024
No risk, no reward. Banks can design an embedded-finance offering based on their size, distribution footprint, customer base, and product portfolio.
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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.
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
APRIL 11, 2024
Source: stock.adobe.com (Editorial Use License) This blog post is part of a regular series on recent trends in private real estate financing. These posts are meant to inform local governments about current conditions facing private developers and real estate development projects in their communities. Lending for real estate development projects Towards the end of 2023, some market watchers were cautiously optimistic that the Federal Reserve would begin to cut interest rates in 2024.
AWS Public Sector Blog
APRIL 12, 2024
The artificial intelligence (AI) era arrived with a bang—and it’s here to stay. With 60 percent of US students already using generative AI tools, school leaders are trying to get ahead of this trend. They know that while AI has the potential to be transformative for K12 schools, it must be implemented carefully. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is helping K12 school leaders understand how to leverage this new technology in the most practical and responsible ways.
GCN
APRIL 10, 2024
In Hartford, Kentucky, the public library invites teens to weekly sessions to foster positive thinking amid a growing youth mental health crisis.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 10, 2024
Christopher Ailman, chief investment officer of the California State Teachers’ Retirement Fund, explains how performance can be enhanced by culture, diversification, and limiting CIO turnover.
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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.
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