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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A proposed rule that speeders be subjected to possible time in jail has been pulled back to “to eliminate any possibility that criminal penalties could apply to a rider.”
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Until recently, Hiep Nguyen’s title had been chief information officer, but a community focus on new technology has prompted a shift, making him the smart city manager.
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The police department is asking for the funds to purchase the stun guns and body cameras that activate when a gun or Taser has been fired.
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The would-be phishing attack Jan. 22 didn’t penetrate the Ohio city’s systems, but IT personnel have taken some services offline and are updating systems as a precaution.
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County officials are expected to select Dominion’s direct-recording electronic (DRE) system because it is familiar to voters. Board members said the choice would limit the potential for human error.
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Cities deemed financially distressed by the state’s Department of Community and Economic Development have access to grant funds intended to promote “fiscal stability.” Hazleton will use the money to upgrade its computers and software.
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Better software has made the job of interpreting and analyzing city data easier. The results are both profound and personal, depending on how the technology is used.
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Police and Decatur School District officials have turned their eyes toward social media platforms to watch for the warning signs of credible threats to students.
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The new portal, which will replace the original website that launched in 1999 and updated in 2011, includes a modular design and improved accessibility for residents using mobile devices.
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A number of incidents in the state have raised questions about who has access to the videos and for how long, as well as how the footage is used to investigate cases of police misconduct.
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The ordinance, developed during a workshop and public hearing, will give wireless providers and the city guidelines when it comes to small cell antennas in the public right of way. Aesthetic requirements are pending.
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The smart city would allow residents and visitors to locate open parking and give the police tips on gunshots in the area.
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The technology has been used successfully in situations where people couldn't talk for fear of harm, but police also hope it will be able to facilitate the needs of the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Pew Charitable Trusts, which has been engaged in the work dating back to last year, also published a new article elaborating on its new partnerships with the law schools at each institution.
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Outdated wireless infrastructure code leaves questions to be answered for companies looking to roll out new small cell antennas. A city moratorium on new installations is set to expire in late February.
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