Budget & Finance
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The state has made a new investment to secure better web access for rural and other underserved residents. The state earlier this year announced it had gained a big federal grant for such work. -
Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who took office in January, wants more public safety tools to protect stops and stations, and a better user experience. She has ordered officials to come up with a plan.
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The launch of GrantWell, which offers free support to municipal governments, aims to expand their access to federal and state funding. A recent listening tour highlighted local needs.
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With many municipalities facing tight budgets for 2021, the Wisconsin Policy Forum has created a data tool that shows budget trends over time and in comparison to neighboring municipalities.
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As localities prepare for the U.S. presidential election, a new bill from the House suggests giving state and local governments a helping hand when it comes to assuring election security.
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There's a lot to be worried about in government cybersecurity, but according to IBM, the buildout of modern security infrastructure, more solid planning and thorough testing has started to pay off.
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Bloomington Transit was among two public transportation systems in the state that received a $3.2 million Federal Transit Administration grant to purchase electric buses and charging stations.
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St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson announced Monday that the city will use more than $1 million to analyze funding mechanisms for expanding public transit to connect north and south city residents.
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The pandemic has led to the steepest yearly decline in sales tax revenue in at least 24 years, according to a just-released report. And the National League of Cities expects recovery to be slow.
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The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority will receive a nearly $3 million federal transportation grant to fund the purchase of four electric buses. The vehicles will be deployed over the next several years.
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Officers who currently have body cameras are those that have frequent interactions with the public, including officers assigned to the patrol bureau, uniformed detectives and officers in the narcotics units.
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Following a six-month pilot program with the body-worn cameras, officers with the Worcester Police Department are pushing for permanent adoption of the technology saying it increases transparency and public trust.
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A series of grants, funded by federal money made available under the CARES Act and distributed through the state’s emergency investment program, will go to Internet service providers in underserved areas.
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The effort, dubbed the “Criminal Justice Integrated Technology Project,” would focus on improving the technological capabilities of Summit County’s criminal justice and public safety agencies.
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According to Internet service providers in Pennsylvania, ongoing investment in network infrastructure was key to meeting the increased service demand brought about by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Santa Clara County officials announced the multimillion dollar donation earlier this week. It will be used to fund laptops, tablets and hot spots for 15,000 under-connected students in the San Jose area.
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The Eau Claire County, Wis., Finance and Budget Committee has approved a resolution authorizing County Clerk Janet Loomis to submit a county election security subgrant agreement to the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
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Even as cases of COVID-19 surged, public-sector employment — like the rest of the economy — continued a slow, steady recovery in July. But state and local governments foresee danger as they prep for next year's budgets.
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Toledo is working to secure funding for approximately 195 more body cameras for its officers, which is an acquisition that would give them a total of 574 cameras, outfitting every officer who interacts with the public.
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With the start of the school year just weeks away, Philadelphia city officials on Thursday announced a plan to provide free Internet access for 35,000 low-income families who currently lack it.
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has transferred $21 million intended for Iowa coronavirus relief to help pay for a state computer system that was already in the works before the pandemic happened this year.
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