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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 2-year-old, $4 million Idaho Secretary of State’s Office contract with an election software company caused headaches during Tuesday’s presidential primary, with botched reporting for the second election in a row.
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Over protests from civil liberties groups, the Port of Seattle Commission voted Tuesday to purchase and install facial recognition cameras at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s international departure gates.
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The Commuters Trust program, which blends transit, ride-hailing and carpooling into a suite of transportation options for commuters, is expanding after early successes building partnerships with local employers.
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To cut down on the number of non-emergency calls to 911 and boost public awareness, a group of local governments and search engine giant Google have partnered up to create National 311 Day.
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A new report from Deloitte highlights the degree to which state and local governments are being targeted by ransomware attacks. These attacks prove profitable for hackers, who are increasingly having their demands met.
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Several of the most prominent membership organizations for state and local government leaders have united in support of an effort to urge federal decision-makers to invest in broadband infrastructure.
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The department, with the help of a 20,000 grant from the Indiana Drug Enforcement Association, will pilot a new Internet and mobile software platform designed to provide a real-time display of live, shared events.
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The first digital U.S. Census has not been without its stumbling blocks. Privacy concerns, scams and other issues have proved to be substantial obstacles for census workers and the agency leading the charge.
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Election officials in Nez Perce County are warning voters to be aware of robocalls spreading disinformation about the presidential primary March 10. The recorded message tells voters the election isn't until March 17.
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In the spirit of not letting a serious crisis go to waste, the coronavirus may provide online learning with a breakout opportunity.
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A malware attack hit the IT systems of Durham, N.C., and Durham County last week, the city and county announced Sunday, noting that although the city responded quickly, the attack targeted its operating systems.
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Cuyahoga County’s Board of Control on Monday put on hold plans to hire Arizona-based search firm Municipal Solutions LLC to find candidates for top positions within its HR and IT departments.
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Vernon Hills, Ill., is set to become the latest community to use newer technology designed to help police and aid investigations by automatically scanning license plate numbers of cars that pass through the village.
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Both the city and county of Durham were struck simultaneously late Friday, but pre-existing response plans allowed government officials to save their systems from a more catastrophic result, officials said.
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A new service geared toward closing first-mile-last-mile gaps for commuters was announced in Sacramento and Davis, Calif., last week. Officials say their vehicles will also collect data for autonomous advancements.
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