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Federal agencies are requesting access to state and local government data for immigration enforcement purposes. Some experts argue this could impact public trust, but protections can be implemented. -
As parents race to get their children into summer camp, a park district in Colorado is using tools from Rec to bring more mobile stability to the process. A park executive and Rec CEO discuss what’s happening.
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Senate Bill 707 mandates that larger cities and counties provide options for remote participation in public meetings by July 1, among other requirements related to translation and teleconferencing for elected officials.
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Through a new partnership, the state of Maryland and social network Nextdoor are focusing on getting better information out faster and more efficiently.
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The department has started to use its online page as the primary means of communicating with the public and local media, but in a way that is different from most public safety agencies.
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The idea is to gather data to see if Wi-Fi would add to the amenities that city officials hope will draw crowds to the area.
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With the new waiver, Westelcom will be able to operate uninterrupted as a rural provider until 2020.
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U.S. Rep. James Sensenbrenner’s declaration that Internet use falls below the level of necessity is worth pondering at least as much as the debate over consumer privacy versus corporate interests.
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Consolidated Telecommunications Co. received a $4.9 million grant to bring broadband to unserved and underserved neighborhoods.
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Facebook’s terms of use bar offensive and gratuitously violent imagery. But the mechanisms for removing content that violates the rules remain murky. And there is no appeals process.
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Law enforcement officials can search suspects' social media accounts, which can prove to be both a boon and a headache in many cases.
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While the highest standards are reserved for city-operated accounts and pages, the policy also limits offensive comments on personal accounts, especially posts that might reflect negatively on the city.
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The new Maryland Food System Map from the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future features more than 175 data indicators and quick, responsive design.
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USAFacts may just be the first government spending data tool of its kind.
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While filing taxes can be a daunting task, the good news is that there are handy online resources already in place and able to swiftly provide answers.
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Preparation and trust are key to positive outcomes around civil unrest. A new report out of the Ohio State University's Divided Community Project offers insights into how governments at all levels can prepare for and manage civil unrest through social media channels.
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Now in its third year, the survey from government website developer Vision identified significant digital communication usage from city and county agencies.
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Legislation was introduced on Monday that would add live-streaming of public meetings to a $57,000-per-year contract with WhiteSpace Creative.
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Plus, San Francisco looks to hire project manager for voting system overhaul, Hawaii launches new geospatial data portal and Indianapolis County emphasizes commitment to better digital services.
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Produced in-house, the video had more than 700,000 views on the Sheriff's Office's Facebook page and garnered more than 1,000 comments by Monday.
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The Arlington, Texas, Police Department is using video to humanize its officers and combat what officials see as heightened scrutiny and sensationalized media coverage.
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