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A recent report from the University at Albany’s Center for Technology in Government shares helpful theory and tools for communicating the value and practicality of digital transformation to public-sector leaders.

Answer: Yes, it seems so.

According to an announcement from Apple, Arizona has started allowing the use of digital IDs and driver's licenses at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other states are soon to follow.

The New Hampshire Senate voted down a bill that would have dedicated $20 million in matching grants to help local and county police acquire body cameras. The leading state police chiefs organization supported the bill.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Russia-backed hackers had their sights set on a nuclear power plant in Kansas as part of a plot to take control of critical infrastructure.

The ed-tech nonprofit has named four groups from Iowa, Hawaii, California and New York as finalists in a national competition in which students hone digital skills while working on projects to expand technology access.

The new supercomputer promises advanced processing capabilities for conducting large-scale simulations and sharing data. Purdue hopes researchers at other institutions will leverage the Anvil for their work.

Welcome to the latest issue of The Districts, where we chronicle the people, issues and activities impacting special districts across the U.S.

Jersey City, N.J., is working to bring more citizens' voices into city funding decisions with the launch of a participatory budget pilot program that allows citizens to submit and vote on their ideas online.

Biden’s extension of the White House cybersecurity task force to water is validation of years of local work and advocacy. Here's how utilities can make the most of this federal support and investment.

The Southeast has a “greater risk for tornadoes,” null, so it’s important to have a plan for what you and your family will do to stay safe in the event of an emergency.

“In addition to a substantial hourly pay raise for both Brunswick fire and police departments, Brunswick First aims to also add a $1,200 to $1,500 annual stipend for either rent or mortgage for those safety officials who make Brunswick their home.”

Arizona CISO Tim Roemer and Virginia CISO Mike Watson discuss how zero trust can ease cybersecurity concerns over remote work and insider threats, and Watson highlights complicated privacy questions facing states.

As residents struggle to catch up on water and other bills, this young company — in which Jay-Z has invested — is touting its payment software. With inflation rising, Promise wants to help reduce utility shut-offs.

Even school districts that had technology in place to accommodate remote learning before the pandemic saw lower scores than in previous years, although they tested above the state average in many subjects.

Cybersecurity and national security experts at Kennesaw State University, Duquesne University and the Naval Postgraduate School say Russia may target private enterprise, supply chains or no one, and only time will tell.

A research scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, who started the nonprofit Itkan Institute of Technology, has formed four student-led robotics teams in North Texas in hopes of encouraging interest in STEM.

City staff told Mesa City Council at its March 11 session that their 911 mental health diversion program is succeeding and they would like to expand the program using $2.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Thursday moved forward with a rule change that could allow visually impaired hunters to use adaptive technology they say is crucial for them to be able to hunt safely.

West Virginia leaders have made a key step toward making the state the potential site of a regional hub for massive federal investments to support the White House's plan to decarbonize the industrial sector.

Beaver County Commissioners have released a two-year plan to bring Internet to about one-third of the county where logging on is slow or impossible, greatly boosting connectivity in the area.

Betty Yee uses her role as California’s state controller to uplift underserved communities, encourage female participation in politics and public office and remind others that a state is only as strong as its individuals.

A pilot program developed by the Maryland Energy Administration and Interagency Commission on School Construction wants schools to carefully track their energy use and upgrade their facilities to achieve net-zero energy.

Tucson Connected, a public-private partnership, hopes to combine the digital inclusion efforts at play across the region to connect a range of stakeholders to the subsidies and all residents to more equitable Internet.

Answer: You can in New York City.