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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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County officials are continuing their preparation for the November election next week by attending a statewide training session in Lancaster County, Pa., for post-election audits of the paper ballot trail.
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The city is buying new drug testing tech, replacing equipment to catch speeders and installing a $1.43 million roadside gutter system to stop contaminants from falling into the city's main supply of drinking water.
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The San Juan County Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Team, also known as the EmComm Team, practiced for the upcoming scenario over the weekend in Aztec, N.M., using voice and Morse code to communicate.
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Unlike more traditional coin-operated parking meters, the kiosks do not correspond to any specific parking space, meaning motorists can pay for time at a kiosk and park anywhere in the city.
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The Potter County Commissioners Court has approved $127,800 in overtime pay after public employees in April were forced to grapple with an IT virus that caused system outages in the jurisdiction.
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The Ohio Supreme Court is set to deliver a nearly $143,000 grant to Preble County for upgrades to its case management system. The money comes from a pot of $2.9 million in grants for 47 projects in two dozen counties.
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The May 25 cyberattack that forced county systems offline is continuing to give IT staff trouble. Currently, the real-estate assessment database, coroner’s office and court are reportedly experiencing technical issues.
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Bans on facial recognition are supported by advocacy groups such as the ACLU, plus artificial intelligence experts who have called for further safeguards before the technology is used by law enforcement.
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After a public firestorm surrounding data use and privacy, CEO Dan Doctoroff says the company is committed to complying with whatever data specifications Waterfront Toronto deems appropriate.
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Building on lessons learned from the program’s past, this year’s iteration will see the national civic tech group more closely integrating its fellowship program with its network of hyper-local brigades.
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Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation earlier this month that would cut right-of-way fees for telecommunication companies providing cable services. Now, cities are planning a legal fight over the millions in lost revenue.
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Fort Lauderdale’s e-scooter program is in the spotlight, as city leaders weigh whether to impose new rules to make scooter riders and other pedestrians safer. So far, 74 riders have been injured and one killed.
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Since first stating that early indicators pointed to Russian involvement in the May 21 attack that forced court systems offline, Administrator Joseph Evers now says the hunt for the culprit is ongoing and wide open.
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The county has been implementing UiPath robotic process automation for the past 18 months to increase staff productivity and morale, improve customer service and streamline business workflows.
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Kandiyohi County continues to lag "far behind" most neighboring counties in broadband availability, officials say. Large rural swaths don't have broadband at all, while the service in many other rural areas is inadequate.
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