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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Though the switch would be more costly than the status quo up front, officials say it would save the city money in the long term and improve the efficiency of its police, fire and emergency medical services.
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The money will go toward restoring certain roads and public rights-of-way affected by the private company's recent decision to discontinue efforts to establish the high-speed Internet service in the city.
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A recently passed law financially penalizes Ohio cities for using traffic enforcement cameras, but proponents of the technology point to a decline in car accidents as proof it's worthwhile.
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A number of anti-drone technologies have been taken to market, but law enforcement officials say Congress needs to step up to the plate with regulations before there is a serious incident.
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Democrat Tammy Baldwin and Republican Ron Johnson are sponsoring the Access Broadband Act, which hopes to boost resources for business and communities in rural and underserved urban communities.
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Uncounted votes and technical difficulties have leaders in Plymouth, Mass., reconsidering the use of electronic voting equipment. At least one vote was not recorded during a recent meeting, forcing a recount.
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By creating a public API, the city has made it easier for public and private organizations to help individuals determine which public benefits programs they qualify for at the local, state and federal levels.
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Officials say most of the money stolen in the February cyberattack against Aurora City Schools was recovered, but they would not comment on the ongoing investigation or how much was initially taken.
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A so-called smart light initiative is underway in Lexington County in an effort to move first responders through intersections more efficiently — especially in congested areas. But officials warn speed is not the only objective.
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A newly signed law gives the Information Technology Department the authority to define cybersecurity for all public entities within the state.
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Tony Batalla, who served as the Bay Area city’s IT manager for around five years, is now the chief technology officer and innovation officer responsible for driving major tech initiatives.
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Under the state "Central Business District Tolling" program, electronic devices located in Manhattan at 60th Street and below would automatically charge tolls to most motorists. Some lawmakers are criticizing the plan as burdensome.
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City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart subpoenaed documents regarding the selection of new voting machines. While some support touchscreen technology, others say paper ballots are more credible.
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A planned reset of the global GPS system last weekend disrupted some city services. But officials say no critical systems were impacted and that the NYCWiN network will be fully restored within a few days.
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Plus, the U.S. Web Design System 2.0 has arrived; Washington, D.C., launches a new engagement platform for urban forestry; Girls Who Code program comes to Arkansas; a data map for Game of Thrones; and more!
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