Accelerating Innovation and Digital Transformation in Local Government
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The 54 winning cities in this year’s survey are incorporating community feedback into their plans, ensuring responsible AI use, maturing their data programs and navigating challenges without sacrificing service. -
The 52 counties honored in this year's awards from the Center for Digital Government are transforming local government with cutting-edge tech while focusing on resident services.
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Winning cities in the 2024 Digital Cities Survey are not only modernizing their IT infrastructure — they're investing in digital equity programs, upgrading resident-facing services and prioritizing data security.
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The federal government has announced more than $100 million in grants to bring high-speed fiber Internet to many Southwest Alaska villages, part of a massive investment to close the digital divide in rural areas.
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The Los Angeles International Airport website was inaccessible Monday morning after a disruption from pro-Russia hacking group Killnet. The group has recently been targeting airport and state government websites.
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Seniors riding the Monterey-Salinas Transit system can now use the Cal-ITP Benefits app to quickly confirm their eligibility for discounted fares, and then tap-and-pay with a credit or debit card.
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Of the many geographic equity issues that leave Western Massachusetts at a disadvantage as compared to other areas, the unavailability of high-speed Internet rates at or near the top of the list.
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Catholic Health System in Western New York has launched new cloud-based technology that works on smartphones and tablets, and boosts communication between emergency medical services personnel and the hospital.
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The DeKalb County elections board has chosen not to end its relationship with Konnech, a software company whose founder was recently arrested on accusations he stole the personal data of California poll workers.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced $8.5 million will be put towards supporting companies commercializing technologies that focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the state.
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Volkswagen has modified its ID.4 model with a number of enhancements to allow TVA personnel to use the vehicle for its drone response team that helps inspect and maintain more than 16,000 miles of transmission lines.
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The buses are rolling laboratories that will provide NJ Transit with real-world data needed to determine how the initial 100 battery electric buses will be deployed, shaping the future use of electrics.
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The city of Boston could have to pay close to a billion dollars if it decided to build out a fiber Internet network, according to a new “digital equity” study that detailed gaps to access in the city.
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The county is now part of a four-county collective working to replace the antiquated emergency phone systems. Officials say the systems are nearing the end of their useful lifespan and must be replaced.
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Up until recently, the move to electric fleet vehicles in Cary, N.C., has centered on smaller vehicles, like police cars and riding mowers. Now, the city’s first side-loading garbage truck will be put into regular service.
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The rural northern community of Grand Rapids is now being served by Minnesota’s Autonomous Rural Transit Initiative, an 18-month pilot program to explore the use of self-driving on-demand microtransit.
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The city's Information Technology Department is collaborating with KnowBe4, an Internet security awareness training platform, to offer Aurora residents a series of free home Internet security lessons.
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The city has published a project request seeking proposals from companies to replace the city’s 2,500 single-space, coin-operated parking meters and 26 multispace parking kiosks.
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