5 Steps for Tapping
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critical issues, they must embrace the "Three C's": capacity,
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solutions. Read this guide to learn how you can improve the function of your
agency by implementing these six digital processes. DOWNLOAD
Accelerating
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Baltimore Key
Bridge Collapse Case Tied Up in Legal Battles There have
been 46 lawsuits filed by the Justice Department,
California Insurers Use Drones,
Sometimes Incorrectly, to Assess Policies Insurance
companies are increasingly using aerial images instead of human inspectors to
analyze properties. But residents are frustrated by the practice as images get
misinterpreted or capture the wrong home. READ MORE
Chatbots Vital
for Government Messaging, Reaching Residents A recent
university research study on state government chatbots highlights their
potential to optimize workloads, enhance communication and reduce waits.
They're becoming essential, but challenges around feedback and privacy could
impact that. READ MORE
Community Violence
Prevention Programs Remain a Wise Investment Major sources of federal support are about to expire. Investing
money will save lives, so several states are stepping up their own efforts. READ MORE
Connecticut Declares Emergency as
Hawthorne Fire Blazes The Hawthorne Fire on
Connectivity
Comes Through Streetlights for
Cyber Safety Review Board to Investigate Telecom
Hacks The review plans to look into the workings of the
China-backed hacking collective Salt Typhoon, which has penetrated U.S. telecom
networks, wiretap request systems and candidates for president. READ MORE
Cybersecurity Priority Recommendations for the Next
President A new report from
Deepfakes
Have Changed How Elections Will Run, Conn. AG Says The rise of
artificial intelligence, deepfakes and coordinated disinformation campaigns
have not pushed us past a point of no return, Conn. Attorney General William
Tong said. But they have “definitely changed the way elections are going to
run,” the official said. READ MORE
Digital Seattle: A Holistic Approach to Urban
Governance Drawing from his experience in
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Sustainable Infrastructure Guide for Local Governments Explore the projects that can bring additional federal funds
to the table to upgrade public buildings, ensure operational resiliency, and
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Educause ’24: Higher Ed
Cybersecurity Prevention Strategies Higher education is uniquely vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks,
presenters at one Educause Annual Conference session said, and institutions
should work together to address their vulnerabilities. Training and awareness
are vital. READ MORE
Ensure Equitable Social and Economic Outcomes for Everyone in Your
Community Bolster the
conditions that advance upward mobility and racial equity. EXPLORE STRATEGIES
Explore the Five Pillars that Support Upward Mobility Discover how housing, education, good jobs, health, and
governance create the foundation for economic success, dignity and belonging,
and power and autonomy for all. LEARN MORE
From Data to Story:
Building Digital Budget Books that Connect Discover how to create a budget book that is accessible,
visually appealing, and professionally presented. READ MORE
GPS and AI Technology Help Buses Power Through Traffic Traffic signal priority tech along with dedicated
bus lanes is speeding up travel times, making them competitive with personal
cars. It’s not a silver bullet, a transit priority director said, but “is a
critical component of our program.” READ MORE
Grant Management
Centralization Guide This guide reviews why grant
management centralization became a federal goal, how it impacts your
compliance, capacity, and efficiency, and steps to centralizing your
grant-related data and processes. DOWNLOAD
How a Texas Law Could Upend
Immigration Enforcement Nationwide
How a Sales Tax
Helped Oklahoma City Get a Piece of the Summer Olympics
How an ‘Army of
Robots’ Is Transforming Open Data in NYC
How GenAI is
Transforming Public Sector Services in New York Artificial
intelligence is already making a difference in the public sector. AI and
generative AI (GenAI) are moving from nice-to-have to must-have.
How New Nebraska CIO Matthew
McCarville Views Diversity Hired this
spring to lead his home state’s tech efforts, McCarville can boast of advanced
degrees and deep private-sector experiences. He talks about why those factors
are important in a post-NASCIO follow-up interview. READ MORE
How One
State Defends Its Drinking Water from Cyber Attacks New Hampshire
How Private Is
Your Voter Registration Information? Access to voter registration data varies by
state. In California
How
to Bring Modern Solutions to Public Services This guide explores how modern digital tools can empower state and local
governments to meet evolving constituent demands. It touches on how the State
of
How Trees Can Help
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Indiana Offers Free Website Hosting for Local
Governments In a move to enhance cybersecurity and
digital services statewide, the Indiana Office of Technology is offering
no-cost websites to all local governments, using its purchasing power with
Tyler Technologies. READ MORE
Is Massachusetts the Next Beachhead for Psychedelic Drugs? Voters in
L.A. City
Council Votes to Block Evictions During Remodels The
unanimous vote supports the removal of a rule that allows renters to be evicted
when landlords remodel their buildings. READ MORE
Maryland’s Zero-Energy Homes Increase
in Popularity and Cost Many of
the environmentally-friendly upgrades that turn a home into an energy efficient
one are cost-prohibitive for builders outside of luxury homes. As popularity
for efficient housing grows, can
Miami-Dade
County, Fla., Works to Put AI in Action At the
first-ever South
Native American Candidates Hope to
Broaden Reach in Washington State The November election
could boost Native representation in the state’s legislature. READ MORE
New Grant Aims to Boost Alternative Paths Into
Cybersecurity The Massachusetts-based program
supports upskilling candidates to fill the state's workforce expertise needs,
doing so via non-academic degree training programs that offer hands-on
experience. READ MORE
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NYC Council
Committee Considers More Transparency Around AI The
discussion followed the release of
NCY Cooling Arid
Cities: The Role of Urban Trees New research shows that planting trees in arid cities can
significantly reduce temperatures, offering a natural solution to combat the
rising heat in vulnerable communities. DOWNLOAD
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Oakland Voters May Remove Both Their
Mayor and the D.A. Oakland and Alameda County, Calif., are
holding unusual overlapping recall elections, with two top officials both
facing complaints that they have been too soft on crime. READ MORE
Oklahoma’s CIO Steps
Down Following Ethics Complaint CIO Joe
McIntosh took the state tech leadership job in July 2023 after previous state
service. He took “full responsibility” for what he called an “oversight” and
agreed to pay a civil penalty. READ MORE
Pima County
Embraces 'Smart ITSM' with Enterprise Automation No-code IT
Service Management with automation is transforming the IT team by reducing time
spent on manual tasks. LEARN MORE
Pittsburgh Can
Provide a Home for the Next Generation of ‘Physical AI’ The
AI revolution presents great opportunities for cities with the right
combination of strengths.
Preparing
for an AI World: The Future of Data in State & Local Government Learn from real-world case studies and expert insights on building a sustainable,
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Positive to National Security AI Memo U.S.
President Joe Biden’s first National Security Memorandum on artificial
intelligence directs the federal government to take steps to ensure AI supports
the national security mission. Stakeholders were supportive. READ MORE
South Carolina
Still Elects County Coroners. Here’s Why 39 South
Carolina
States
Prepare for Self-Driving Cars on Public Roads Five states and Washington , D.C.
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IT teams tech skill development to better meet the needs of your community and
provide seamless services. LEARN MORE
The Immigrants
That Built Miami-Dade Want Better Wages, Conditions Roofers,
carpenters, plumbers, electricians and laborers are organizing to demand better
job conditions, including more contractor oversight, living wages, safety
training, heat protections and hiring local to the neighborhoods. READ MORE
The
Whole of State Approach: Safeguarding our Digital Communities This comprehensive guide showcases how a Whole of State approach
empowers agencies to collaborate, pool resources, and implement advanced
security measures. DOWNLOAD
Traffic Safety
Tech Firm Derq Lands ‘Strategic’ Investments The company,
recognized by the federal government for intersection safety tools, has brought
in capital from the venture arms of two big telecommunications firms. The money
will help Derq further expand in
U. S.
Using Strategic
Financing to Build a Sustainable Future
Values Drive the Work of AI Groups in Washington,
D.C. In the capital district, the work of its AI Advisory Group
and AI Taskforce comes together to help ensure advances in artificial
intelligence meet values set by its mayor. Only solutions that properly align
get adopted. READ MORE
Why Harris County Is Sending Law
Enforcement to the Polls A new task force made up of
several county law enforcement agencies is tasked with keeping voters
safe. READ MORE
Why Have There Been So Many Food
Recalls Recently? Recent food recalls have raised
concerns about safety and regulation within the industry, but experts say that
increased regulation, better technology and more public awareness make the
issue more complicated than it may seem. READ MORE