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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A fleet of remote-operated scooters is being deployed and tested in Peachtree Corners, Ga. The pilot program was set to launch earlier this year, but the novel coronavirus delayed those plans.
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On Tuesday, Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill that would have created a Rural Broadband Expansion Council and given the Legislature more say in efforts to expand Internet access in rural areas.
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Officials call it the 'Picnic Court' in Prattville, Ala., and it involves respondents lining up on the lawn of the Autauga County, Ala., Courthouse to have their matters handled virtually via tech.
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has issued an order that waives portions of the Open Meetings Act by allowing teleconferenced meetings, but only for COVID-19-related business deemed necessary to government.
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When Ivy Tech Community College students in South Bend, Ind., start their new classes in the upcoming fall semester, they’ll have the option to participate in face-to-face, online or hybrid courses.
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The Burlington County Health Department launched an app to assist users with COVID-19 information, health resources and related social determinants of health. The app is the first of its kind for a New Jersey health department.
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On Monday the ride-hailing company laid off 3,000 staff members, on top of 3,700 positions it cut earlier this month amid sharp ridership declines. It has now axed 25 percent of its worldwide staff in less than two weeks.
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The ongoing novel coronavirus weakened and ultimately forced the closure of the parking payment app company MobileNOW! The closure means at least three Pennsylvania cities are without the services.
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Tacoma, Wash., is taking a step forward with its fleet electrification, investing in 34 hybrid-electric police vehicles. While the move signals a willingness to adopt new technology, some barriers to electrification remain.
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Some budding dancers once practicing a kick ball change in the studio are learning from home through online video, while music students are being taught songs and scales by their teachers via computer.
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At a recent Cullman, Ala., city council meeting, officials unveiled a new app that allows people to report issues such as potholes, abandoned vehicles, street lights out and water line breaks via their phones.
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While many jury trials remain suspended through the end of May, other court activity has moved to the virtual world, with video conferences and phone calls replacing in-person sessions to keep pending cases moving along.
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Health officials in Boulder County, Colo., are struggling in their attempts to collect the data needed to track the novel coronavirus. Officials believe immigration status and joblessness may be factors.
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After a string of financially motivated attacks against governments across Marin County, Calif., officials took action to prevent future losses. Now, a grand jury report is saying more can be done to defend systems.
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Sun Tran said the electric bus will be used on various routes to test its performance in the transit system and in Arizona’s climate. The transit agency expects to add five more electric, zero-emissions buses in 2020.
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