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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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A press conference lasting less than 10 minutes was held Friday to address the April 16 cyber attack, but it remains unclear if any data was breached or when all city services will come back online.
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The company, with the backing of one of the only Native American-owned venture capital firms in the U.S., is taking applications to get technology into the hands of tribal law enforcement to make better use of data.
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Federal regulators are taking a new look at whether to require automatic systems that limit a truck’s speed, one of the National Transportation Safety Board’s most wanted safety improvements.
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Many Mainers have issues with Internet connectivity, mostly because of the old copper wire phone network in place, especially in rural areas, according to Erik Garr, of Consolidated Communications.
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Amid calls to improve the city of Napa's traffic safety, the Napa City Council will explore whether the city should bring back highly controversial red-light camera traffic enforcement that's been gone since 2017.
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Police in Fort Worth, Texas, will receive 600 new license plate readers from company Axon as part of a $74 million contract. A City Council member is concerned that the tech could be used against non-violent offenders.
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State legislators voted overwhelmingly Thursday night for proposed changes in Connecticut’s juvenile justice laws that are designed to target repeat criminals and reduce crime, including GPS monitoring.
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In August or November, voters in Clark County, Wash., will be able to decide whether a 0.1 percent sales tax will be adopted in order to fund body and dash cameras for the Clark County Sheriff's Office.
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The K5 Autonomous Security Robot is a crime-fighting robot that patrols, prevents and protects, according to its maker. The machine can also take photos and videos for security purposes.
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Plus, Pew Charitable Trusts is warning that states are at risk of missing out on federal broadband funding, the NDIA has announced two new resources related to digital inclusion work, and more.
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About four months after a ransomware attack forced partial closure and halted many of its operations, Bernalillo County, N.M., has now adopted a new 11-page cybersecurity policy designed to help.
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The Lake County Sheriff's Department recently installed VirTra at their Crown Point headquarters this year after the system was purchased in 2021, making it the latest technology the department has added to its tool kit.
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About one-third of Douglas County, Ore., is able to access fiber Internet. The project, which began over 20 years ago, has brought substantial economic impact to the local area to the tune of $28 million each year.
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This month, the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center launched operations at two new offices to better serve local law enforcement agencies, leveraging technology in their criminal investigations.
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After losing its top bidder, New Orleans wants to reissue a new RFP for a smart city plan that would address the city's digital divide, but Cox Business believes it should automatically get the contract.
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