How digital twins can enrich emergency response
With their advanced simulation and predictive analytics capabilities, digital twins can give responders a common operating picture with real-time, integrated information.
Transit Agencies Turn to States to Avert Fiscal Cliff
With federal pandemic aid drying up, transit agencies are searching for ways to replace lost fares.
What is Discord? An internet researcher explains the social media platform at the center of Pentagon leak of top-secret intelligence
A 21-year-old Guardsman in the U.S. Air Force National Guard was arrested Thursday in connection to the leak of national security intel on the popular social media platform Discord.
Short, sweet, simple: Tips for effective government communications
When it comes to communicating vital information to residents, a “clarity before clever” strategy works best, one expert says.
Combating fraud and bias this tax season
COMMENTARY | By using cutting-edge AI and offering a modern self-service experience, state governments will be well on their way to weeding out fraud, improving compliance and closing the tax gap.
Low-Cost, High-Quality Public Transportation Will Serve the Public Better Than Free Rides
COMMENTARY | Everyone likes getting something for nothing, but history shows why the math behind free public transit doesn’t add up.
The reopening that wasn’t: As government employees work from home, people find services curtailed
Everything from pandemic policies to security concerns is causing agencies to reduce in-person services, including licenses and permits.
One-stop access to city’s childcare, jobs, business services
The MyCity portal will act as a centralized data repository that streamlines services application and delivery for New York City residents and enables greater information sharing across government agencies.
Amazon Sidewalk promises secure, wide-ranging IoT network
But critics warned of potential privacy issues with the network, which is switched on for consumers by default and could collect personal data.
Cities Put on Notice to Install Signals to Help Blind Pedestrians Cross Streets
A federal judge, in a suit supported by the U.S. Department of Justice, recently ruled that Chicago had failed to make intersections safe for people with disabilities. It is the second such ruling against a major city.
Texas legislators pursue fix to costly law that requires nonexistent election equipment
The mandate they approved in 2021 will force counties to replace their election machines at a cost of more than $100 million — and to keep replacing them. One Senate bill to address the problem is moving ahead.
Better ID management could help DMVs become ‘departments of citizen engagement’
Modernizing legacy technology, embracing self service and easing cross-agency authentication can help departments of motor vehicles provide better and more efficient customer experience.
Lack of Access to Infrastructure Hurts Voter Participation in Rural America
Voter turnout is lower in rural places, something researchers say is a symptom of unequal amounts of civic infrastructure.
States Awarded $6.5B to Help Remove Lead Pipes
After shortchanging the states with the most lead pipes last year, funding was tweaked to get the money to where it was needed most.
NYPD pilots GPS darts, autonomous patroller and reintroduces robot dog
An autonomous security robot, GPS-enabled projectiles that attach to fleeing vehicles and the agile DigiDog are helping transform public safety in New York City.
NextGen TV to deliver data-rich emergency alerts
A pilot program based in Washington, D.C., will leverage the new ATSC 3.0 digital broadcast standard to deliver advanced emergency information to residents.
County sees huge performance gains when permitting moves to the cloud
Cloud-based permitting speeds workflow for staff, eases pressure on IT and gives customers automatic permitting and virtual inspections options.
Iowa agency realignment includes tech tweaks
The new law calls for the consolidation of common tech services and makes the Iowa Communications Network a non-cabinet agency.
Some States Want to Give You a Constitutional Right to a Clean Environment
Grassroots efforts have boosted the number of states considering so-called green amendments to 15 this year.
How do your benefits enrollment sites measure up?
Civic tech organization Code for America analyzed state social services websites for customer experience. A few states stood out.
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