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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Just five days after Jefferson Parish, La., sheriff's deputies wearing new body cameras shot and killed a man in Marrero, the two officers have been fired and arrested on manslaughter charges.
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Cybersecurity has become a focus for government agencies around the nation, and on Tuesday, New York announced what it is calling a first-of-its-kind effort to protect against the growing threat.
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Moline, Ill., has received $404,764 in insurance reimbursement stemming from an email phishing scheme that took place in December 2020, during which scammers were able to steal $421,000.
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Michigan Central, the mobility and innovation district Ford Motor Co. is developing in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood, is set to receive a $7.5 million grant to support mobility-focused programming, including new technology deployments.
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The Hamilton Town Council has approved up to $36,000 to replace computers, software and a public works vehicle. Officials say around $16,000 of the funds will be needed to replace town computers and accounting software.
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced last week his state would accept cryptocurrency for tax payments by this summer. We discuss whether the move is all hype, or if there's something more to it.
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Los Alamitos is the latest city to join a surveillance network that captures license plates in Orange County, Calif. Critics have raised concerns about how agencies uphold people's rights while using such tech.
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A new study by Pittsburghers for Public Transit indicates that former Mayor Bill Peduto and his administration overlooked transportation options for everyone in favor of ideas for higher-income individuals.
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Concerns about spreading infections during the pandemic have led to an explosion of QR codes. The codes might be convenient, but criminals are now devising ways to steal information through them.
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The Milwaukee County Transit System in Wisconsin is using a software-as-a-service solution to improve fare payments and trip-planning. The system is not unlike ones found in larger, more transit-reliant cities.
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The company’s software helps governments fill in gaps in their public transportation programs via services that resemble Uber. Los Angeles recently partnered with RideCo to boost transit options.
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As part of a legal settlement, the Baltimore Police Department and Persistent Surveillance Systems, the company that supported the department's spy plane program, will delete all spy data unless it involves an open case.
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Electric vehicle charging speeds that deliver about 20 miles of range per minute of charging at public roadside stations is becoming the expectation among drivers and car makers. It’s also cheaper than the slower options.
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Multifactor authentication is a key part of zero-trust security, and a method promoted by the likes of CISA. It aims to block out hackers who — in this age of data breaches — manage to steal users’ passwords.
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Plus, the National League of Cities announces the innovation projects that have won its 2021 Capstone Challenge; applications are now open for a pair of digital inclusion grant programs in Maryland; and more.
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