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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More than $7 billion for rural broadband initiatives were included as part of the $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus bill signed by President Donald Trump on Sunday.
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The October ransomware attack primarily targeted Chenango County's email system and was likely compromised by a remote login. It affected computers in every department except the sheriff's office and social services.
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Election officials in the state are pointing to the benefits of physical ballots as the national conversation around election security continues to draw focus.
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The Butler County, Ohio, Sheriff's Office communication system was hacked at the end of last year, and now cybersecurity consultants are working in order to determine if information was compromised.
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In this day and age for local government, it has become a given that email scammers, online fraudsters, and hackers are going to target businesses and public agencies, as well as individuals.
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Inmates at the Sedgwick County Jail in Kansas have a new way to stay educated, entertained and in touch with their family members thanks to a recent partnership with a prison communications firm.
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The local government in Marin County in Northern California has launched a new initiative that aims to ensure all of its residents can gain access to high-speed, affordable Internet service at home.
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The pandemic has forced state and local governments across the U.S. to close their offices and move services online. But there are still people who need to pay with cash — so the gov tech vendor is offering a solution.
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The town council has opted not to use federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding to provide low-income families with Internet service after running into logistical challenges.
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Despite the unprecedented challenges posed by the novel coronavirus pandemic, transit officials in the Florida region say many transportation initiatives have moved ahead successfully.
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Smart Columbus Energy functions as a nonprofit energy broker, forming agreements between large corporate campuses and local utilities to buy renewable energy.
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New Orleans residents and visitors having emergencies can now talk to first responders by video when they call or text 911, thanks to a program city officials say will be a big help for people in crisis.
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The bill, sponsored by Assemblywoman Monica P. Wallace, would require the Lockport City School District to turn off the 300 digital cameras it installed to feed images to facial recognition software in its buildings.
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The new decade offers more challenges for cybersecurity leaders than ever, from tracking evolving threats to navigating budget constraints. Keep these best practices in mind for effective security management.
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Chief Innovation Officer Brendan Babb explains how COVID-19 brought new chances to innovate in Anchorage, Alaska, and how he tackles gov tech work in a far-flung city.
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