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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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Plus, Code for America expands its focus on taxes with a new leadership hire, a new Pew Charitable Trusts analysis examines how much broadband speed is needed for American households, and more.
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The pandemic made clear just how much voters appreciate having choices in casting a ballot.
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Washington's long-awaited COVID-19 notification app WA Notify was launched on Monday by the state's Department of Health, and iPhone users were sent a message asking them to opt in or out by toggling a switch.
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Imagine flying in a small, pilot-free aircraft between counties in the Tampa Bay area, or riding in an aerial gondola — like at a ski resort — to get from Tropicana Field to the St. Pete Pier.
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Police agencies will be sharply limited in using facial recognition technology to solve crimes, detect threats or find suspects under a sweeping police reform proposal approved by the state Legislature.
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An app developed by professors at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology uses a theoretical model to calculate safe exposure times to the virus and safe occupancy levels for a variety of indoor spaces.
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The surge of at-home education and work is prompting Internet service providers to re-examine their pricing structure in certain parts of the U.S. According to Comcast, 5 percent of customers are considered “super users.”
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A first-of-its-kind partnership between Lyft and the Denver Regional Transportation District laid the foundation for mass transit fare purchases through the rideshare company’s smartphone app.
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Venture capital investors recently discussed the transportation innovations where they see big opportunities for significant growth — the expansion of electric vehicles and autonomous technologies are among them.
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The Pentagon will soon choose a permanent home for the U.S. Space Command, and no location offers more opportunity or a richer history than Port San Antonio, a selection that would also greatly boost Texas business.
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The Madison City Council has now banned all internal city agencies, including the Madison Police Department, from using new facial recognition technology for any functional reasons or purposes.
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At the urging of the Sheriff's Office, Spokane County Commissioners have authorized a new work group to consider purchasing body cameras and a data management system that would store footage and other evidence.
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For years, a handful of officers without patrol cars, such as motorcycle, bicycle and foot-patrol units, have used body cameras. Police officials recently decided to expand them to all patrol and other frontline officers.
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The Billings Library has started to offer Wi-Fi hot spots to its patrons in an effort to close connectivity gaps throughout the city and bolster online learning and work while the library facilities are closed to visitors.
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People are proving to be the weak link in efforts to track the novel coronavirus through smartphone applications. Experts say the system only works if a lot of people buy in, but people only buy in if they know how it all works.
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