Could a Plug-and-Play App Make Transit More Efficient?
October 19, 2020
State CIOs Lead Digital Transformation During the Pandemic
October 17, 2020
How Should States, Local Areas Prepare for Drone Deliveries?
October 16, 2020
RapidSOS, Partners Create Free Public Safety Tech Service
October 16, 2020
Amid COVID-19, Digital Counties Are Crucial (Infographic)
October/November 2020
CIOs on How to Reframe the Future With Emerging Tech
October 15, 2020
Schools Need an Education-Specific Video Conferencing Tool
October 15, 2020
What’s New in Civic Tech: CfA Names New Chief Comms Officer
October 15, 2020
SpaceX Connects Rural Washington Communities Via Satellite
October 15, 2020
Cybersecurity Strategy by the Numbers (Infographic)
October/November 2020
OpenGov Acquires ClearRec for Government Accounting Software
October 14, 2020
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More County Governments Are Using Chatbots — Here's How
Ben Miller / Sep 21, 2020
Survey data shows that most U.S. counties are either already using chatbots or plan to soon. The COVID-19 pandemic is a big reason why, but their flexibility means they're also serving other purposes.
Data: Telework Rates Still High for Government, but Falling
Ben Miller / Sep 14, 2020
Federal data show that government was able to quickly transition to telework at rates comparable to many other industries. They also shed light on trends over time, as well as differences at state and local levels.
Monthly Updates: Government Employment During the Pandemic
Ben Miller / Aug 12, 2020
A regularly updated look at how a historic pandemic has changed the public-sector workforce, month by month and sector by sector. Plus, is seasonally adjusted data missing something important?
Tracking the Rapid Rise in Unemployment Insurance Claims
Ben Miller / Apr 20, 2020
Every state in the country is currently going through a historic, gargantuan rise in unemployment insurance claims. Numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor help to show when, where and how much.
Map: State Coronavirus Websites and Number of Reported Cases
Ben Miller / Mar 19, 2020
As institutions shut down to slow the spread of COVID-19, every state has set up a website to inform residents. Here we link to those pages, as well as give daily updates on the number of reported cases in each state.
Text-to-911 Saves Lives, but Data Suggests It Remains Rare
Ben Miller / Apr 14, 2020
Data on the availability of text-to-911 is spotty, so it's difficult to get a consistent national picture. However, the numbers that are available show that some states are far more advanced than others.
Modernizing Government Records Management: Looking Beyond 2020
October 20, 10AM PDT
First Look: 2021 Tech Priorities & Budget Outlook for States
October 20, 11AM PDT
Future-Proofing NG9-1-1: How to Overcome Challenges and Achieve Success
October 20, 11AM PDT
Future Ready Workforce: Engage Remote Employees with Virtual Training
October 21, 11AM PDT
How to Gain Maximum Value from a Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery System
October 22, 10AM PDT
Creating Safer Communities: How to stand up a contact tracing program quickly and at scale
October 22, 11AM PDT
Achieving Your Business Outcomes with Agility
October 26, 11AM PDT
How Salt Lake County Gained Visibility and Control of Distributed Endpoints
October 27, 10AM PDT
How 3 Cities are Tackling Systemic Challenges and Cultivating Small Business Growth
October 27, 10AM PDT
How Governments Can Deliver Benefits Rapidly and With Minimal Risk
October 27, 11AM PDT
Madison, Wis., Leaders Consider Facial Recognition Ban
October 19, 2020
Technical Breakdowns Continue to Test Georgia’s Voting System
October 19, 2020
North Dakota Could Realize $1.2M Savings in Telework Switch
October 19, 2020
Teachers Offer Virtual Learning Tips for Parents, Students
October 19, 2020
Louisiana County Hones Small Cell Ordinance for Future
October 19, 2020
Experts: Ohio Can Be Confident in its Election Security
October 19, 2020
Florida Aims to Offer Smartphone Driver’s Licenses by 2021
October 19, 2020
Cruise Gets Approval to Test AV Tech in San Francisco
October 16, 2020
Survey: Trust in Michigan University Autonomous Shuttles Is Up
October 16, 2020
Lawmakers Push for Answers on Federal BLM Surveillance
October 16, 2020
CARES Money to Fund Free Wi-Fi Projects Near Dayton, Ohio
October 16, 2020
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