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Inclusive infrastructure investment: How to empower communities
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With more than $2 trillion in federal funding entering the US economy, three steps can help governments meet the needs of communities previously excluded from federal funding implementation decisions.
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US government productivity: A more than $2,000 per resident opportunity
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Government remains one of the biggest productivity improvement opportunities. Organizations must be given both the ability and...
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Colorado’s path to net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050
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To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, decarbonization efforts across the state will have to accelerate dramatically. The private...
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Transforming public sector hiring with data-enabled talent ‘win rooms’
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These talent hubs can expedite and streamline government hiring processes—and they can also close critical labor gaps.
Interview - McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility
Building Bridges: Closing equity gaps across DC’s Anacostia River
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The president of Building Bridges Across the River talks about the equity challenges his organization works to address in the...
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Customer-centric transformation in government
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Public-sector organizations work best when they design from the perspective of the people they serve, use data well, and adapt...
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Making government an even better place for women to work
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Women are better represented in the US public and social sectors than in corporations. But these sectors lag behind others in...
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The art of data: Empowering art institutions with data and analytics
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A data-driven view of key metrics can help art organizations articulate value, reshape strategy, build resilience, and achieve...
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The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency: What’s next?
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As a raft of federal COVID-19 support interventions and regulatory waivers expire, healthcare providers, payers, and other private...
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The CHIPS and Science Act
The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (CHIPS Act), signed into law on August 9, 2022, aims to power the engines of US innovation and global competitiveness through the construction of new microprocessor manufacturing and R&D facilities, expanding the nation's science and technology base, creating new regional high-tech hubs and a broader, more inclusive STEM workforce.
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US Economic Development
States, counties, and cities across the United States are reimagining their economic futures. Leaders are striving to build stronger, more equitable, and more resilient economies in the face of diverse and unprecedented challenges—including the lasting effects of the pandemic and the acceleration of technological change.
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Reinvesting in America
Approximately $3 trillion in additional federal spending could enter the US economy. Will these investments be transformative? How can governments and companies harness the opportunity to advance sustainable and inclusive growth?
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Tackling food insecurity and community hunger
This collection of articles and multimedia draws together McKinsey’s thinking on food insecurity. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect access to food for many, what can food banks, distribution partners, philanthropic foundations, and the private sector do to increase resilience and ensure that people across North America have reliable access to nutritious meals?