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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To better connect with their constituents on social media, some cities are turning to the personal accounts – and voices – of their staff.
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Packed rooms listen as chief data officers and others working with municipal analytics describe the strides local governments have made toward better serving communities through predictive analytics, data visualizations and other work.
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Plus, Illinois announces move to new data management platform, civic tech group creates new source for California elections data and the USDA invests $16 million in South Dakota's rural broadband infrastructure.
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Rural homes to get a broadband and telecommunications upgrade after a $16M loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Office.
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In spite of a low-speed, non-injury collision with a delivery truck that was backing up, officials say the shuttle is a good addition to the city’s innovation district.
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The smartphone-based application allows residents to anonymously report crime tips to participating agencies.
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From blight to police-involved shootings, access to publicly held data is the first step in building a stronger relationship with the public.
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When response is imperative, PA-FirstNet will open up a network for information to flow during crises and other emergencies.
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Nineteen cities and counties voted to support city- or county-owned broadband service studies in the recent election.
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Just how valuable are our cities 'data people'?
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The call volume for Harvey-related requests to the 211 helpline went from 21,233 in the first week down to 1,801 more than a month after the storm.
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The Alphabet subsidiary has been testing the technology without the use of a safety driver in Chandler, Ariz., since mid-October.
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The email-borne attack locked the city’s servers and many of the daily business functions, officials said.
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A mix between a ride share and a bus, West Sacramento is testing a new program to supplement traditional public transit.
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The improvements will mean better connections to vital city facilities and long-term cost savings.
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