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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Latah County, Idaho, commissioners approved the submission of a $1.6 million federal grant application that, if approved, would improve public Internet access for Moscow, Potlatch, Genesee, Troy and Deary residents.
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The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office had been investigating deceptive practices on the part of Frontier Communications. As part of a settlement, the company has agreed to pay $750,000 in restitution and upgrade its network.
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The controversial database, which stores the names and information of nearly 80,000 suspected active gang members, has faced scrutiny over the accuracy of information imputed by some agencies.
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Microsoft cut dozens of full-time MSN jobs to shift toward using artificial intelligence to curate stories. Curating stories instead of generating them made it easier for the tech giant to move toward artificial intelligence.
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The Task Force on Broadband Access will advise state leadership on the actions and policies needed to promote high-speed Internet access. The group includes representatives from the private and public sectors.
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If county commissioners approve the change this month, the 911 system upgrade could be installed by November. But officials expect that the new feature would not be ready for public use until mid-spring.
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Transportation officials touted the state's enthusiasm for tech innovation during the recent CoMotion Miami conference. The state, especially the southern portion, prides itself as a place to try out pilot projects.
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Amid a surge of COVID-19 cases in Florida, courts in the state are taking unusual measures to be safe, including jurors selected via Zoom, attorneys making statements while wearing masks, and more.
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School districts in Florida are contemplating a wide range of approaches to the resumption of school this coming fall, with those ranging from delayed start dates to required masks to online education.
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As school districts plan for the fall and health-care providers rethink services amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for reliable, broadband Internet in rural Pennsylvania is more critical than ever.
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Sheltering-in-place brought many new sources of stress, but returning to the office will bring new stressors too. Leaders need to hone their listening skills and respond to fears from an uncertain workforce and public.
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Jacksonville, Illinois city leaders are looking to establish a citywide fiber-optic network to expand Internet access.
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The census is one of many events that has made adjustments around the COVID-19 pandemic. The Census Bureau added new safety protocols by mandating that enumerators wear PPE when surveying people.
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Missouri Secretary of State is assuring the state’s voters that they still have secure voting options for the upcoming local elections.
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Eric Roche, who has served as the Kansas City, Mo., chief data officer since 2015, has started a new position as the budget officer for the city of Pearland, Texas. He announced the career move Monday via Twitter.
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