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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Emily Littlejohn, the city's new IT director, has worked with the city since 2012, having performed in a number of capacities within the Parks and Recreation, Human Resources and Library departments.
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According to a report from the International City Management Association, one in three local governments are oblivious about how often their information systems are attacked by would-be cybercriminals.
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The Internet Essentials program, meant for low-income households with school-age children, initially faced criticism for being overly restrictive. The changes clear the way for an estimated 3 million homes nationwide.
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During an all-day digital inclusion summit hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, speakers highlighted the sharp divide between those in the region with high-speed Internet access and those going without.
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The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada participated in a pilot project by INRIX to test-drive its new Road Rules platform, joining six other public entities across the country.
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Red lights at major intersections will be controlled by one system, instead of the several individual closed systems that are in place now. Officials say the existing system is more than 20 years old.
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The autonomous vehicles testing will be limited to the private 300-acre industrial park, with legislation required before they can hit the public streets of New York. They will move an estimated 500 passengers per day.
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Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the Arkansas Rural Connect program to help communities with at least 500 residents receive funding for broadband infrastructure to provide residents with high-speed Internet access.
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After success expanding broadband access to rural areas of the state with a $10 million grant program, the Broadband Infrastructure Office wants to broaden its efforts but must wait for a budget to be approved first.
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The ransomware hit May 7, bringing the city’s computers to a standstill. Hackers locked files and demanded payment, which the mayor refused to provide. Since the attack, IT teams have been laboring to restore services.
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The Texas transportation hub is one of the latest to begin public testing of self-driving shuttles from Easy Mile. Travelers can now ride from the Barbara Jordan terminal to rental car and ground transportation areas.
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Accurate broadband maps would help under areas get internet access, and they could also be used to hold telecom companies T-Mobile and Sprint accountable for their pledge to build out 5G nationally.
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With the help of cellphone location data, security footage and a witness, Chattanooga police identified and arrested a suspect in the June 19 shooting death of 29-year-old Robert Gill, according to court records.
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Midstate Traffic Control Inc. is beginning the first phase of the upgrade with 39 of Norman’s 153 traffic signals, including signals on primary corridors such as Boyd, Lindsey and a few on Highway 9.
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Under agreements between area school districts and Spokane County, law enforcement would tap into existing security camera systems in public areas on school campuses in order to view live footage.
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