Fri.Mar 29, 2024

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Generative AI: The next S-curve for the semiconductor industry?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The surge of interest in and use of generative AI translates to higher demand for semiconductors, pushing the industry to innovate faster and produce more capable and efficient chips.

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Good Jobs, Great Cities Spotlight: Monroe, NC

NLC (National League of Cities)

In May of 2023, Monroe, North Carolina, was selected for the inaugural Good Jobs, Great Cities Academy, a first-of-its-kind national technical assistance initiative and partnership between NLC and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.

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Economic conditions outlook, March 2024

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Survey responses show increased confidence in the economy—globally and at home. Geopolitical concerns persist, and respondents increasingly view political transitions and policy changes as pressing risks.

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Pro teams aim to score nicer stadiums—and maybe more—from the public

GCN

Sports teams are asking for millions of dollars in public subsidies to build or refurbish their stadiums, and many want to create nearby fan districts to boost their bottom lines too.

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

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.

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Rethinking organizational health for the new world of work

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Yes, organizational health still drives long-term performance—but the way leaders measure and diagnose health should change, new research shows.

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States look to Medicaid to curb maternal mortality

GCN

Expanding Medicaid postpartum care from 60 days to 12 months gives states more tools for addressing rising maternal death rates.

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Without federal internet subsidies, state efforts to offer low-cost broadband could be impacted

GCN

The end of the Affordable Connectivity Program will not only impact the 23 million households participating, but also those who live in areas where broadband is being built out.

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Author Talks: Charles Duhigg on how the best communicators ‘click’

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

How can you make your conversations count? A Pulitzer Prize-winning writer reveals what “supercommunicators” do differently.

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Some low-wage earners must choose between pay raises and government assistance

GCN

Lawmakers in North Carolina heard from experts about the “benefits cliff” and how other jurisdictions are developing strategies to lessen its impact on low-income families.

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Unlocking the Power of Data at the Healthy Housing Symposium

NLC (National League of Cities)

By Brandon Boccher Are you a municipal leader looking to use healthy housing data to enhance service delivery and promote health equity within your community? Do you want to explore existing platforms to understand how your municipality can leverage data-driven solutions to implement healthy housing solutions effectively?

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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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With energy demand surging, utilities fall back on their old standby: Fossil fuels.

GCN

Federal incentives for clean energy are struggling to overcome old-school planning.

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