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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Last week’s municipal election saw the premier of the new ClearCast scanners, paper ballots and other changes in voting technology in Monroe County and other areas across the state and nation.
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Krista Canellakis had been with the city for nearly seven years, starting out as a Mayor’s Innovation Fellow back in 2013 and rising to the position of chief innovation officer in February of 2018.
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Cities frequently use RFPs and other traditional procurement methods when looking for technological solutions. But Carlsbad, Calif., has struck out on a new path with its recent request for qualifications.
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The Southern California university is helping an assortment of government groups tap into a relatively new data platform that provides innovative opportunities for research, policy and storytelling.
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Tuesday was Butler County’s dress rehearsal for the 2020 presidential primary and election, and there were no issues until the evening when officials first tried to post results online, officials said.
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An employee within the city of Toledo almost lost nearly $200,000 of taxpayer money by falling prey to a fraudulent email scheme, but officials said the money was recovered before it was too late.
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Local bike shops reported in October that e-bike sales seem like a financial win, and the shops are receiving ample kudos for the popular personal vehicle achieving a market share in the Twin Falls biking community.
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With national support and the possibility of college scholarships, a growing number of high schools are organizing their video gaming students into competitive esports teams. But the activity has raised a few concerns.
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Plus, California is working to make its website better serve residents; San Antonio is planning a codeathon for veterans; the 2020 Civic Digital fellowship is now open for interest; and more.
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County 0fficials recently announced the launch of a joint Broadband Availability and Adoption (BAAT) Campaign to determine needs and opportunities for broadband Internet growth in the region.
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City planners are making rules to control vendors who operate the dockless motorized scooters, taking advantage of new state legislation that gives local governments the authority to come up with their own regulations.
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After what seemed to be a successful test run in High Point’s municipal elections, Guilford County officials are moving ahead with final vetting and planning for the switch to hand-marked ballots.
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Baltimore’s streets are dotted with more than 600 “small cell wireless facilities” on streetlights and utility poles, making the city one of the first areas in Maryland to welcome the new technology.
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Earlier this week, officials with the city of Charlotte and leaders from Microsoft met at Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas Camp North End to sign an agreement for a three-year digital alliance.
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The new City Council committee discussed the ways in which the ransomware hackers were able to infiltrate Baltimore's IT infrastructure at its first meeting this week.
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