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State Health Commissioner Dr Mary T. Bassett said the detection of poliovirus in wastewater samples in New York City is alarming but not surprising. "The risk to New Yorkers is real...get vaccinated against polio.

Roads and water infrastructure top the list of local priorities, but broadband expansion and clean energy projects are proving popular as cities face increased demand for these newer technologies.

The initial rush of those seeking the 800 initial monkeypox vaccine dosages resulted in tied-up phone lines and in some cases led to similar waiting lists at the 20 clinics statewide at which the dosages were distributed.

Missouri transportation officials are preparing to spend more than $100 million on electric vehicle charging stations as part of a national plan to boost the number of battery-powered cars and trucks on the road.

California state lawmakers this week revealed that they will not advance a bill that would have allowed prosecutors to sue large social media companies for addicting children to online platforms.

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced that the Biden administration has awarded $15 million to a project in the Yuba-Sutter area that will help facilitate the conversion to a zero-emission bus fleet.

COVID-19 is here to stay.

The Iowa Office of the Chief Information Officer released the latest broadband coverage map last week, which aims to determine where high-speed Internet is available in the state and where it's lacking.

Local and regional law enforcement agencies are being encouraged to apply for up to $50,000 in state grants to offset the costs associated with buying and maintaining body cameras and other programmatic needs.

Plus, federal lawmakers introduce multiple pieces of legislation related to boosting the nation's broadband infrastructure, Texas moves forward with its own broadband availability map, and more.

Roughly 1,400 homes and businesses are now equipped with high-speed fiber Internet, through a public-private partnership between the city of Grayson and Internet service provider Kinetic.

Colleges and universities across the U.S. are seeing declining enrollment, but digital engagement tools could be part of attracting a generation of digital natives, meeting them where they are, 24/7, in any time zone.

Local and state governments are required to run public notices — often in print — about zoning changes, foreclosures, hearings and other actions. Column wants to update that process while adding value to public data.

The district won't disclose certain details of emergency security upgrades at several high school campuses, but they include cameras and infrastructure to support them, instant alert badges and new fencing.

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Chow brings over 15 years of experience to the role, most recently serving as the director of information technology for the city of St. Cloud, Fla. He is one of three recent appointments to the city's leadership team.

Election officials and others in state and local government need to be on guard against a variety of attempts that could impede voters’ access to information and smooth elections. A toolkit of free resources aims to help.

A West Virginia school district will use a new mobile app to share information and alerts with students and families, giving select users the ability to send messages via text or social media with the push of a button.

A Georgia school district retrofitted an air filtration system with an ultraviolet C light on one of its special education buses, hoping to neutralize the coronavirus for students with health issues.

The firm, which has put money down on several gov tech companies in the past, said it will increase its average check size as it continues to focus on early stage startup investing in urban tech.

Shelters most likely have food, water, first-aid supplies and toilet paper, but not your lifesaving medicines, driver’s license or some other form of identification, and spare keys to your house and car.

Chattanooga was awarded a $4.57 million federal grant Wednesday to go toward an integrated, smart transportation management system for electric vehicles so that drivers can find charging stations.

As the Pennsylvania Senate prepares to consider legislation that could make it possible to conduct self-driving testing without a person behind the wheel, the issue is more important than ever.

Tech-savvy digital natives may be more confident, but a broad swath of people across generations and continents — around two-thirds — believe they are bombarded with false or misleading information online every week.

JCSD uses geographic information system (GIS) software to predict leaks and potential replacement costs for polyethylene water service lines used during the construction of some Eastvale housing developments several decades ago.