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 Duxbury Fire Station has opened its doors to residents, students and guests from across the world, welcoming visitors for the first time since the pandemic began, and it’s all being done virtually.
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In August, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that asked for a report on ongoing and future actions to enhance rural health care. HHS released an 82-page response to the order last week.
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The county council unanimously approved the first step in purchasing body cameras and in-vehicle cameras for deputies of the Sheriff’s Office this week. The first five years of the program will cost roughly $9.2 million.
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Stressed by too many mandates and not enough time, Michelle DeBlois says she seriously considered leaving teaching until she collaborated with an Auburn teacher to develop an app that eased their literacy workload.
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Plus, Philadelphia names the recipients for its 2020 Innovation Grants program, the Seattle Channel wins a prestigious award for excellence in government broadcasting, and the National Day of Civic Hacking is here.
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New Jersey Transit’s board approved a $3.23 million contract with Scalfo Electric Inc. Wednesday to build electric bus charging stations and the needed electric infrastructure in Camden.
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An attempted cyberattack against the government systems prompted IT officials to take the county website offline to stop the attack. A new site was published within hours with limited functionality.
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Journalist Bob Woodward’s new book “Rage” sheds light on the Florida counties targeted by Russian hackers during the 2016 presidential elections. Officials say Miami-Dade leads the state in security upgrades.
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San Diego's controversial Smart Streetlight cameras will be shut off, drawing applause from social justice activists, but removing police access to a tool they say helps solve violent crimes.
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The Portland City Council unanimously approved bans on city and private use of facial recognition technology at a meeting on Wednesday — marking the strictest such restriction in the country.
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A ransomware attack against the city servers forced several critical systems offline. A software system that delivers real-time information on bus routes was among those impacted by the attack on the servers.
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The technology that detects and alerts police of gunfire is making a return in the city as part of a federal crackdown on violence. The effort also includes an increased federal law enforcement presence in the city.
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UV disinfection is a proven means of killing pathogens like the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but it's not risk-free.
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The Clearview AI application was piloted by police in the city, but most city leaders and the public had no idea it was being used. The technology has raised concerns among civil rights and privacy advocates.
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The less secure nature of home networks has exposed local, county and state governments to new risks during the COVID-19 crisis, experts say, but those risks also set the stage for new opportunities for collaboration.
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