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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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With many municipalities facing tight budgets for 2021, the Wisconsin Policy Forum has created a data tool that shows budget trends over time and in comparison to neighboring municipalities.
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Grand Rapids’ autonomous shuttle pilot is relaunching soon with a host of new cleaning tools that officials say will help to ensure passenger safety amid the ongoing dangers of the coronavirus pandemic.
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In the past, public safety agencies have always had to maintain visual line of sight with any drones that they fly. Last week the Federal Aviation Administration changed the rules on that front.
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The Broadband Access Local Development Corporation, created this week by the Sullivan County Legislature, will be mandated to take steps to bring broadband service to underserved and unserved areas of the county.
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Protesters and civil rights advocates have asked for a rethinking of policing. Some proposed changes include better tracking of "problem officers." Here's a look at one company that does just that.
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Two items on the agenda for this week’s Hamilton County, Tenn., Schools board meeting are aimed at closing the digital gaps among students, specifically helping low-income students access digital learning.
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Innovate AFITC is part of the Air Force Technology & Cyberpower conference, and, while it usually includes military members, this time teams will also welcome tech experts and Montgomery, Ala., students.
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Bringing better wireless broadband to Sullivan County, N.Y., has long been a priority for officials, and the county legislature has now unanimously approved the Broadband Access Local Development Corporation.
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Since March, several Virginia school districts have been focused on helping families with students by addressing what has become a crucial part of learning in a pandemic: technology and access.
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AAA of Northern California, Nevada and Utah, along with Electrify America, are offering an EV subscription service in Sacramento, Calif. The service includes insurance, maintenance and roadside assistance.
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Plus, Apolitical is hosting a five-week writing boot camp online for public servants, a new LAInnovates program is working to connect seniors with available housing, and more.
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San Francisco-based companies Lime and Segway are facing a lawsuit on behalf of dozens of customers who claim the devices were improperly maintained, causing injuries.
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Observations of last year’s election processes uncovered concerns about ballot privacy, emergency preparedness and inadequate signage, according to a recent Merced County Civil Grand Jury report.
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More than 2,000 residents in North Texas received letters notifying them that their personal information may have been compromised during a July cyberattack against the Cooke County Sheriff’s Office.
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Autonomous vehicle technology is primed to move into any number of use cases, and cities should begin the conversation about how they want to shape this new mobility horizon – or risk being shaped by it.
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