Inclusive innovation spurs equity, self-sufficiency
As local governments test out the latest technologies, they are ensuring vulnerable populations are not left behind.
Public safety data officer wants to break silos, make data more transparent
Better use of data can help the business community work with the city to reduce crime, according to the Greater Baltimore Committee’s new public safety data officer.
Finding Public Sector Workers in High Schools
Though many young people are ignorant about jobs in the public sector, internships can help educate them and draw them into the workforce.
Treasury Reopens ‘Help Desk’ for States and Localities
The call center, which fielded 300 calls and about 2,000 emails a week before it was shut down, provided governments with assistance on the handling of various pandemic-related programs.
There's 'Clear Evidence' of Bias in Past US State Spending
COMMENTARY | New research shows a direct link between constituent race, class, and immigration status and US state spending between 1921 and 1961.
IoT network delivers real-time data on parking availability
Data from low-power internet-of-things sensors buried under 4,500 on-street parking spaces will help Arlington County better understand the feasibility of demand-based pricing for metered curb space.
We pitted ChatGPT against tools for detecting AI-written text, and the results are troubling
The race between tools that generate artificial intelligence-enabled text and the tools to detect nonhuman writing has no clear winner.
Cyber Training Expands to Local Leaders
The National Cybersecurity Center will offer the training every two years, and push local governments to take advantage of free resources and information-sharing.
How mainframe as a service eased end-of-life transitions
The cloud-based model allowed two Florida agencies time to better plan their systems modernization.
In search of better criminal justice data
The Biden administration wants to know how data can be used to deliver more equitable policing.
‘Catastrophic Financially.’ What It Means for Cities If the Debt Ceiling Isn’t Raised
A default on the federal level could discourage investors from providing the money cities need to function, build affordable housing, fix roads and make other improvements.
How One County Fixed Its Broken Property Tax System
Property taxes are considered the ultimate “fair” tax. But that fairness hinges on the assumption that homes are being assessed accurately, regularly and thoroughly.
Texas Town Tries a New Model for Saving Rural Health Care
Federal pandemic aid that has helped many rural hospitals stave off collapse is rapidly drying up.
Zero trust builds on identity management
Having a robust ID management program in place is one of the most effective ways to enhance governments’ cybersecurity, and experts say it is within reach.
VR Map Tracks ‘Silent Killer’ of Extreme Heat
A 3-D map of Washington, D.C., overlaid with temperature data illustrates urban heat islands and shows neighborhoods that are most at risk.
Getting started with targeted public health interventions
COMMENTARY | Data sharing that supports more granular analysis into the social factors that drive health inequities will help public health agencies offer targeted interventions to address them.
Amid Dire Suicide Rates in Montana, Governor Expands Student Mental Health Screening
Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte announced a $2.1 million grant using federal aid after state lawmakers rejected a bill that would have essentially addressed the same needs of young people at risk of suicide.
Investors Purchases of Single-Family Homes Drops By Almost Half
The slowdown comes as mortgage rates rose and housing prices declined, according to real estate firm Redfin.
Earthquake data powered by next-gen supercomputers
A collaboration among national labs aims to provide an open-access website with datasets on how ground motion affects infrastructure during earthquakes.
Cyber training expands to local leaders
The National Cybersecurity Center will offer the training every two years, and push local governments to take advantage of free resources and information-sharing.
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