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government meetings. The company’s CEO says Cloverleaf has big plans for
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shadow group registered as a ballot issue committee against New York state’s
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Digital Cities 2024:
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cities in the 2024 Digital Cities Survey are not only modernizing their IT
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Flock Safety Puts Its Tools to Use Against
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the illegal automotive stunts, which have resulted in deaths and injuries. The
new tool also provides real-time law enforcement alerts. READ MORE
Food and Agriculture Sector Eyes Cybersecurity Threats The director of the sector’s ISAC spoke recently about ransomware and other threats. Plus, a tabletop exercise revealed ways to improve public and private response to a major attack on the sector. READ MORE
For Dallas City Hall, a ‘Wake-Up
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the impacts from the approval of 16 propositions. Voters rejected salary
increases for councilmembers, tightened term limits and streamlined pathways to
sue officials. READ MORE
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Gov Tech Biz Quarterly Roundup: Q3 2024 With Jeff
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Government Implications from the ISC2 2024 Cyber
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ransomware and other cyber attacks hit the health-care sector, organizations
need to follow stronger security guidance, panelists said during a recent
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How Will Generative AI Change Cybersecurity Teams? A
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In 2024, the Powerful Potential of AI Took Hold The
transformative power of AI was embraced by many state and local governments
this year. Dedicated AI leadership positions and task forces have emerged to
guide responsible use. READ MORE
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Las Vegas Police Use of Encrypted App
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officers use Signal, a communication app known for its end-to-end encryption
and disappearing messages, which raised concerns about whether the department
is in compliance with the state’s public records law. READ MORE
Miami IT Leader Is Out, Veteran City
Exec Named Interim CIO The
departed CIO is a career technologist who has led IT at county and city levels.
His replacement has more than 22 years’ experience with
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Public Pensions and
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and pensions, its use in investment decisions is coming under increasing
political attack. Financial analysts — and perhaps AI — may be able to point
the way to a safer middle ground. READ MORE
State and Local Govts Boost
Accessibility in Digital Services This
year, local and state governments increased access to digital services for
people with disabilities, in part due to a new ruling from the DOJ. READ MORE
Texas Hospitals Will Now Ask Patients
About Citizenship Status Under a new executive order
by Gov. Greg Abbott, hospitals that participate in Medicaid or the Children’s
Health Insurance Program will be required to ask patients to reveal their
citizenship status. READ MORE
The Case for
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The Minnesota Model for Getting
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and Northwestern neighbors, it put the program on a solid fiscal foundation.
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The Untold Story of
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To Be Cyber Resilient, Put Critical Infrastructure First Cybersecurity
is around-the-clock work, but panelists at the Southern Florida Digital
Government Summit offered several ideas for keeping operations secure.
Generative artificial intelligence, one official said, is moving humans away
from operations. READ MORE
Transit Turns to Camera
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Transit, Micromobility Make It Easier for Voters to
Turn Out Transportation
systems around the country will be fare-free on Election Day, removing a
potential barrier to voting. One company has also done a vehicle wrap to
encourage the more tech-savvy to register. READ MORE
Translation Tech Expands Voter Access in
Virginia
Modernizes Websites, Advises Others: ‘Start Today’ The Virginia
Information Technologies Agency is spearheading work to improve the
accessibility and usability of state sites. It is providing oversight, tools
and resources to other agencies to update their online presence. READ MORE
W.Va. Senator Confronted Opponents to
Deliver School Vouchers Driven by personal experience and an inclusive vision,
Patricia Rucker is leading the campaign for universal school choice across her
state. An advocate for comprehensive legislation, she supports a range of
educational options. READ MORE
Walmart to Test Autonomous Drone Delivery in
Princeton, Texas The company
will field test its fully autonomous drone delivery service in the city, which
it has designated an “innovation hub.” City Council members have approved new
zoning laws, affording some control over drone activity. READ MORE
What’s New in Digital Equity: Art Seeks Awareness in Dallas Plus, additional states have been
awarded federal funding from the Digital Equity Act; St. Louis, Mo., is
installing free Wi-Fi in parks; Yolo County, Calif., preserves free digital
literacy classes in Spanish; and more. READ MORE
Year in Review 2024: AI Impacts All
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artificial intelligence, accessibility, cybersecurity, ed tech, government
experience and public safety. Our annual review of the top headlines from 2024
also looks at what’s in store for state and local IT next year. READ MORE
Young Adults Fuel the Revival of
Rural, Small Towns For decades, young people chose to
move to cities and large metros for greater opportunity. Since the pandemic,
that migration has reversed. READ MORE