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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Money from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act will be allocated to Duncan Regional Hospital for new telehealth conferencing equipment. Some $84.96 million has been distributed across 41 states so far.
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Originally scheduled to be held in Hannaford Hall on the campus of the University of Southern Maine, the event appeared to be another victim of the coronavirus pandemic until being resurrected in a virtual format.
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The Duluth school district's IT department reached out to parents about a cybersecurity breach involving student accounts. Student accounts have all been disabled to prevent additional unauthorized logins.
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The security surrounding Georgia’s new voting system is code-named Project Beskar, a reference to impenetrable steel from “Star Wars.” Georgia election officials say the protections are strong enough to safeguard votes.
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Pittsburgh’s startup economy stuttered with investors turning to protect existing investments amid COVID-19, a highly infectious respiratory disease that shut down commerce, university campuses and more.
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Law enforcement’s call for video evidence of illegal behavior during the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd is sparking concern about the use of facial recognition on peaceful protesters.
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Plus, a technology SWAT team is supporting New York State’s COVID-19 response; NASCIO’s state IT recognition award submissions are now open; and New York City has now launched its text-to-911 capability.
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The city of Ann Arbor has renewed its agreement with Spin Inc. to bring its electric scooters back to the streets. The company has created a sanitation plan to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $3 million to the North Central Regional Transit District for the purchase of electric buses. The vehicles will replace three diesel- and two gasoline-powered buses.
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A cyberattack over Memorial Day weekend compromised the network within the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Officials are piecing together what data might have been exposed, but say they will not pay the demanded ransom.
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The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is set to receive millions of dollars in new annual funding, following the successful passage of a countywide sales tax dedicated to transit and transportation.
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The San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System, the city workers’ pension fund, reported a data breach affecting around 74,000 members, and the data may have included some sensitive information.
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Technology that can track whether students, and even college football fans, are feeling symptoms of COVID-19 could be a major part of the plan to reopen Alabama college campuses and stadiums this fall.
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According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers and other bad actors are sending text messages that tell the recipient that someone with whom they have had recent contact has tested positive.
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A large drone flew over Minneapolis last week during protests about the death of George Floyd. The drone belongs to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, but it's unknown who requested the aircraft.
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