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Plus, the FCC has opened an inquiry seeking public comment on what constitutes digital discrimination, New York state undertakes major effort to enroll eligible families in federal broadband programs, and more.

The New Jersey township is still restoring operations after a hacker gained access to systems and began sending fraudulent emails to residents. The township is investigating whether any personal data was compromised.

The Pittsburgh Task Force on Public Algorithms has released recommendations for county and municipal governments that are interested in using automated systems for better decision-making.

Bicycle and transportation researchers in Nashville, Tenn., are pointing to the growing phenomenon of electric bikes as the Music City develops its multimodal approach to transportation.

This week, the “In Case You Missed It” crew get a crash course in creating a diversity and inclusion council from two Tennessee government workers who spearheaded an effort at the state’s IT agency.

In a joint release Wednesday, Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish and councilmembers outlined a dozen initiatives they plan to fund this year using the county’s American Rescue Plan money.

The group, which was formed as a volunteer response to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, is celebrating its second anniversary today, as it continues to expand the scope and focus of its work.

Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority Executive Director Judy Kosloski will meet Thursday with Verizon software representatives to finalize the content of the online application for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.

If it’s true that original ideas are increasingly scarce, innovation may just mean adapting proven solutions to new challenges. Avoid paralysis by prioritizing modernization plans according to available data.

Fresh off a funding round, the tech provider is helping the department bring its policy revision and compliance work into the cloud. The move reflects a larger push toward unified platforms for local government.

The New York State Office of Information Technology Services issued an RFQ to secure a software platform to streamline the state’s process in receiving, processing and responding to public info requests.

With over three decades of industry experience, Froilan Roy C. Fernando will join the city to oversee its use of technology, aiming to improve the user experience across municipal functions.

The purpose of the board will be to advise the city and council on best practices to protect the safety, privacy and civil rights of residents in connection with use of surveillance technology by local government.

Two of every five city of San Diego employees in certain departments could work remotely for years into the future, sharply reducing the amount of downtown office space needed by the city, a new report has found.

At a news conference this week, Mayor Jerry Dyer announced that the city had lost more than $600,000 to online scammers who were targeting municipalities nationwide. An American suspect has been identified by the FBI.

Some residents living in Anne Arundel County are experiencing long wait times while calling 911. One possible fix is a consolidated call center that would allow police, fire and medical operators to work together.

Plus, the Pew Charitable Trusts launches Opportunity Broadband; the National Urban League releases a new digital equity white paper; and New York City Open Data Week 2022 is now underway.

CenturyLink is applying for $4 million from the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology Grant for service providers, and now Vance County, N.C., may commit $750,000 of a total $7.8 million project price tag.