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Broadband & Network
Willmar, Minn., Officials Weigh Citywide Fiber Network
The Willmar City Council is set to consider a proposal for an open-access broadband network throughout the city. The network would be owned by the city and managed by Internet service provider Hometown Fiber.
February 05, 2024
K-12 Education
Riverside, Ohio, Schools Buy Digital Radios for Emergencies
Supported by a federal grant, Riverside Local School District in Ohio is spending $250,000 with Vocera Communications to replace analog radios with 400 new digital badges and radios that are typically used in hospitals.
February 05, 2024
K-12 Education
Dayton Public Schools Enter $15M Contract for IT Services
After nearly two decades with the same IT service provider, an Ohio school district has contracted with a new provider, Sentinel Technologies, for three years of services such as Internet management and device fixes.
February 05, 2024
K-12 Education
EPA Classifications Cause Confusion Over Electric Bus Funding
The Environmental Protection Agency said last week that it was taking back more than $18 million allocated to West Virginia schools because they'd been misclassified as "rural," but that is no longer the case.
February 05, 2024
Recovery
South Dakota Council Considering $535K Grant for Shelter
The grant has to be accepted by the council for the city to begin building the emergency shelter. The council will consider accepting the grant during today's 6 p.m. meeting at City Hall.
February 05, 2024
Justice & Public Safety
Cyber Attack Affecting Access to Pennsylvania State Courts
Portions of the Unified Judicial System portal — a public database providing access to criminal and civil docket sheets and schedules for upcoming court appearances — are unavailable.
February 05, 2024
Policy
New Silicon Valley Lawmaker Wants to Rewrite Internet Law
The lawmaker wants to change a key piece of federal law that shields Internet companies like X, Facebook and Snapchat from lawsuits over user posts, a protection considered the lifeblood of social media.
February 05, 2024
Artificial Intelligence
Will AI-Powered Deepfakes Sow Chaos During Election Year?
Election watchers and technology experts say the rise of publicly available artificial intelligence will present a great threat to the ability of voters to separate truth from fiction as a vital election draws closer.
February 05, 2024
Recovery
Calif. Central Coast Gets ‘Hurricane Force Wind Warning’
Gusts up to 80 mph are also anticipated in the highest peaks of the Santa Lucia Range and San Benito County mountains. A flood watch is in effect from the North Bay to Big Sur until at least Monday morning.
February 05, 2024
Sensors, Data Aid Rural Areas in Flooding Resilience
Josh Schacht
Josh Schacht is the director of technology and strategy at MetroLab Network. He works to support MetroLab members and the civic research community as a whole in promoting evidence-based policy and local community engagement. Prior to his role at MetroLab, Josh was a solutions architect on the Master Data Management team at Katerra, working to leverage sustainable building materials to create efficient and affordable housing.
April 26, 2021
Southern California Hit with Another Atmospheric River
We are experiencing the yin and yang of climate change
February 04, 2024
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Eric Holdeman
Lohrmann on Cybersecurity
New Book Offers Approachable Guide for Teaching Cybersecurity
Looking for a handbook for teaching the cybersecurity body of knowledge in a conventional classroom setting? Read this book by Daniel Shoemaker, Ken Sigler and Tamara Shoemaker.
February 04, 2024
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Dan Lohrmann
Higher Education
West Virginia, AWS Tech Alliance to Build Rural Tech Skills
Universities, workforce development organizations and technology employers across West Virginia will collaborate through the AWS Tech Alliance to expand access to IT workforce training and upskilling opportunities.
February 02, 2024
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News Staff
K-12 Education
Professional Coalitions Endorse FCC’s K-12 Cybersecurity Plan
SETDA, CoSN and 10 other nonprofits or professional associations applaud the Federal Communications Commission’s initiative but ask the federal agency to protect sensitive data during the pilot.
February 02, 2024
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News Staff
Preparedness and Communications
Atlanta Camera System Growth Is Bad News for Crooks
The cameras are monitored by police in the Real Time Crime Center on a Fusus solution that provides access to each camera to all officers, whether in the crime center or on the MDT in a police car.
February 02, 2024
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Jim McKay
Election Technology
The Fate of Georgia’s Voting Machines Rests With Judge
The 17-day trial questioning the security of Georgia’s Dominion voting machines ended Thursday, leaving the final decision in the hands of U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg.
February 02, 2024
Justice & Public Safety
New Summits Aim to Strengthen Cybersecurity for U.S. Courts
Cyber attacks continue to threaten U.S. courts, but an event series slated for later this year aims to help judicial officials prepare for and recover from cyber incidents.
February 02, 2024
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Jule Pattison-Gordon
Broadband & Network
Google Fiber Eyes Las Vegas Internet Buildout
Google Fiber representatives are going before the Clark County Commission next week to get approval to build the infrastructure needed to provide another Internet option for Las Vegas residents.
February 02, 2024
Opinion
In 2024, SLED IT Spending Takes a Whole-of-State Focus
An analysis of state and local government and education budgets for 2024 suggests collaboration and an emphasis on looking at statewide priorities and outcomes will drive spending.
February 02, 2024
Higher Education
U.S. Department of Ed Revisits Distance Learning Guidelines
The department has proposed changing guidelines and definitions around distance education programs in order to collect more consistent and useful data on how students are faring in remote learning programs.
February 02, 2024
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Brandon Paykamian
Question of the Day
What mischievous animal caused a widespread power outage in Toronto?
Answer: A raccoon.
February 02, 2024
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News Staff
Civic Innovation
CivStart Calls on Startups to Best Local Government Challenges
The 2024 Government Innovation Challenge and Pitchfest puts gov tech startups in touch with potential local government partners to address pressing public-sector issues. The event will be held in Kansas City, Mo., on April 30.
February 02, 2024
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Skip Descant
K-12 Education
Students Geared for Cybersecurity Careers After CyberPatriot Competition
An internship program with a regional cybersecurity company helped Cañon City High School in Colorado build a team for the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition.
February 02, 2024
Emerging Tech
Neurotechnology Is Blurring the Lines Around Mental Privacy — Are New Human Rights the Answer?
More invasive devices have prompted new debates about privacy and freedom. But it’s important to keep in mind that other technologies already sense and shape our thoughts, a neuroethicist argues.
February 02, 2024
Higher Education
Maria College Embraces XR With New Center for Academic Innovation
A private Catholic college in Albany opened a new facility that houses cutting-edge XR equipment including 20 computer stations, more than 30 headsets loaded with VR applications, mobile VR labs and drone technology.
February 02, 2024
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