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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The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the release of a new $848 million funding program designed around hardening transportation infrastructure in the face of climate change.
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The city and Portland police union have announced an agreement on a policy to equip officers with body cams, likely ending Portland’s status as having the largest municipal police agency in the nation without them.
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The Lake County Board of Elections is considering whether to implement poll worker management software they purchased or break the contract with the software provider amid security concerns.
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Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is looking for a new fare system after more than a decade with its current vendor. Officials are looking for an “open architecture” option that can be more easily adapted to future needs.
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Plus, philanthropists have launched a new effort to support women in the digital economy, New York City has announced a new Gigabit Center on Staten Island, and more.
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Increased awareness about disinformation and concerted efforts by institutions and individuals to promote and seek credible information can make a difference.
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Eden Town Supervisor Melissa Hartman, who ran against Republican-endorsed incumbent Michael Kearns for the county clerk's seat last year and lost, has been hired as executive director of Erie County's ErieNet Corp.
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The Cayuga County Board of Elections is now moving forward with its plans to buy new voting machines as the current machines reach the end of their useful lifespans.
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Following the devastation of major hurricanes, the Crescent City is pushing towards a more resilient energy system by exploring alternate power sources, microgrids and community resilience nodes.
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Online bike registries are partnering with law enforcement to help police recover stolen bikes — not only traditional cycles but e-bikes as well. How do the programs work, and what is energizing them?
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The nonprofit has extended its deadline for submissions for challenges in five local governments in North Carolina, Michigan, Nevada, Illinois and South Carolina — including some paid opportunities.
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U.S. tech companies are pushing to narrow the scope of legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S., creating new obstacles as the Biden administration seeks to confront China’s influence.
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A Colorado entrepreneur is bringing his smart gun to market in what could be the first weapon to break a decades-old political and manufacturing “logjam” that has kept smart guns from mass production.
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For entrepreneurs who want access to state information about their business startups at any time, West Virginia is now offering answers 24 hours a day, seven days a week through a chatbot.
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A resolution to electrify a portion of the Colorado county’s vehicle fleet narrowly failed amid officials weighing a need for future electric capabilities with concerns over insufficient infrastructure.
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