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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Sacramento, Calif., officially rolled out its GIG car-share program, placing 250 electric vehicles on the streets, available to rent with an app. It's part of a push the city is making toward increasing mobility options.
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Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said that despite a 2017 survey by his office showing a majority of school districts were concerned about the increased risk of cyberattacks, no action has been taken at the state level.
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A nine-month pilot project could yield new information on the best way for citizens and officials to communicate, and even a new model for cities to engage residents on hot-button issues in real time.
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Cities and towns around the U.S. have been reacting to a recent decision by the Federal Communications Commission that clears regulatory hurdles for telecoms looking to deploy 5G antennas.
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The city released details of a pilot program allowing electric scooter sharing in a large section of the Northwest, Southwest and West sides, but leaving out the Loop and communities along the lakefront.
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With dockless electric scooter rental programs on the rise in cities across the country, a new study has identified a corresponding rise in related injuries for local government to address.
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Commercial and recreational drones are taking to the air. They're very noisy, and neighborhoods everywhere could become awfully loud.
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In Washington state, two lawmakers are making the case that Internet service is needed for more than just entertainment purposes. The growth of telemedicine requires reliable service, too.
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Plus, New Orleans launches a device repair clinic; the National Digital Inclusion Alliance has a website supporting the Digital Equity Act; 2019 Innovation in American Government Award open for nominations; and more.
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A work group will explore the technology to assess its value as a law enforcement tool, considering cost, usefulness, transparency, training and privacy issues.
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A host of high-tech amenities, including a pay-as-you-go app and Wi-Fi, are part of an effort to boost bus system ridership. Officials hope they can reverse the gradual decline in ridership.
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The plan to put biometric technology on Nelson Management Group apartment buildings sparked outcry from residents, who object to giving up personal information without the protection of government regulation.
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Becky Snyder, who served as the county’s director of IT for more than 10 years, died suddenly at work this week. She had been with the local government for more than two decades.
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Space launches have gotten a lot cheaper and satellites have gotten a lot smaller. These two things combined mean we’re entering an age where space can factor in to service delivery for government.
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The city’s 21 boards and commissions will soon have an additional layer of public oversight after officials elected to buy three portable video recording devices and computer tablets.
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