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 controversial Baltimore Police surveillance program is preparing to launch its first flight on Friday. The pilot program is funded by a privately held company with aims of reducing violent crime.
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Candidates in the first virtual local election debates in Milford, Mass., on Tuesday night took on an unsurprising topic – the coronavirus, doing so online via video chatting rather than in person.
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The nonprofit Economic Vitality Corporation of San Luis Obispo County, Calif., has created a new website, called the Employer-Talent Connection Resource, to facilitate employee hiring and retention.
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Jennifer Douglas was named the next chief innovation and technology officer in Boulder, taking the place of Julia Richman. Douglas was most recently Colorado’s deputy chief customer officer.
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A widespread move towards a contactless, cashless payments system raises some concerns about the impact on lower-income consumers, who do not have access to mobile payment capabilities or credit and debit cards.
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Boston officials realized COVID-19 could overwhelm even the high-class hospital system of their local area, so they created a new facility, Boston Hope, with help from state and private partners.
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In terms of Internet speed and availability, the transition to working and schooling from home for Worcester County residents and employers — not to mention Internet providers — has been nearly painless.
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Three school zones have been identified as sites for automated speed enforcement. The cameras will record license plate information of drivers going at least 15 miles per hour over the speed limit.
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The novel coronavirus pandemic will test cities long after it dissipates — especially where revenue is concerned. But for now, officials must choose between advancing efficiency and maintaining the status quo.
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Salem, Mass., students who aren't able to get online at home can get hooked up to high-speed Internet for free for six months thanks to a new partnership between the school district, Comcast and a local nonprofit.
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Keenly aware of potential coronavirus-induced budget cuts, members of the Springfield, Ill., city council are debating whether the police department should move forward with its implementation of ShotSpotter.
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More than 20 schools in the Atlanta area will share $2,204,730 to pay for thousands of computers, plus headphones, iPads and other technology as students work from home during building closures.
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How and when should the examples of other jurisdictions be followed in plotting a course for reopening societal institutions and economic sectors? Here are some mistakes to avoid and some guiding principles to help.
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Across the region, commuters, business leaders and agencies are preparing for a leaner transportation future. Shelter-in-place kept people out of cars, unclogging busy freeways and draining bridge toll revenue.
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The National Digital Inclusion Alliance is keeping an online running tally of the actions that state and local governmental organizations are deploying to keep their constituents connected during the crisis.
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