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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.
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.
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.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 16, 2024
Tim Christophersen, vice president, climate action at Salesforce, talks about the global software leader’s climate and nature strategy and the lessons learned from its pursuit of net zero.
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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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.
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.
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
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Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.
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.
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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