Public Entities in Nearly Every State Use Federally-Banned Foreign Tech, Report Says
A new report from Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology found that at least 1,681 state and local governments purchased equipment from five Chinese companies that were banned by the federal government between 2015 and 2021.
City’s Custom-built App Scores Homeless Encampment Safety
With the Homeless Emergency Management Tracking and Prioritization Tool, Austin gets consistent health, safety and impact data on encampments citywide to support cross-departmental intervention.
A City Asks Residents to Vote on Which Infrastructure Projects to Fund
Denver is turning to “participatory budgeting” to decide how it will use a small slice of its budget for public works projects.
Big Apple polishes data operations
New York City’s Office of Technology and Innovation will train staff to leverage data to inform decision-making and enhance city services and programs.
How one city’s IT team keeps up with rapid growth
Salt Lake City is adapting to new residents and workers by focusing on customer experience, easing hybrid work challenges and rethinking IT staffing.
Cloud architecture focuses on relationship management, outcomes
With states at various stages of cloud maturity, their cloud architects must align business solutions with strategic goals.
The US Cities With the Highest Rents
An East Coast metro scooted by San Francisco to become the second-most expensive for a one-bedroom apartment this month. As nationally, growth in rent prices showed signs of slowing.
Local Election Officials Brace for Possible Violence and Threats
With worries over armed poll “monitors,” voter intimidation and risks to staff, some are coordinating with law enforcement or conducting special training ahead of Election Day.
City’s custom-built app scores homeless encampment safety
With the Homeless Emergency Management Tracking and Prioritization Tool, Austin gets consistent health, safety and impact data on encampments citywide to support cross-departmental intervention.
Street-level imagery makes data collection a snap
Cameras, LiDAR, algorithms and cloud databases make it possible for state and local governments to convert imagery into insights.
Maryland to build weather data network
The Maryland Mesonet will provide real-time monitoring that will improve responses to weather-related disasters.
Building Subsidized Low-income Housing Actually Lifts Property Values in a Neighborhood, Contradicting NIMBY Concerns
COMMENTARY | The concentration of subsidized low-income housing developments isn’t as bad as residents fear: It actually increases property values – at a faster rate than other neighborhoods.
States opting out of a federal program that tracks teen behavior as youth mental health worsens
When states do not participate in Youth Risk Behavior surveys, it makes it difficult to track conditions or signals of poor mental health in adolescents, experts say.
How Government Might Work Up to 3D-Printed Buildings
With some emerging technologies—like large-scale 3D printing and augmented reality—agencies may have to start smaller, according to panelists at a recent conference.
2 Tricks Will Help You Learn and Remember New Stuff
COMMENTARY | There are two tried and true strategies to improve your learning, whether you're prepping for an exam or learning a new skill.
Biden Administration Looks for Ways to Provide More Free School Meals
With a pandemic-era program expired and no help from Congress on the horizon, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says his department is considering options for how it can take action.
How One State Bolsters Its Employees’ Cyber Hygiene
Strengthening its weakest link has helped Arizona reduce its click rate on phishing emails from 14% to 4%, the state's chief information security officer says.
Cloud-based property assessments speed hurricane recovery
Cities and counties that suffered damage from Hurricane Ian could access Accela’s damage assessment service to jump-start recovery.
What Closing Streets to Cars Meant for Restaurants in New York City
The city shut some streets to vehicle traffic during the pandemic. New research looks at how bars and eateries in these areas performed compared to pre-Covid years.
Digital twins need more than infrastructure data, expert says
Real-time, bi-directional data can help cities determine not just what residents are doing – but why, according to the Smart Cities Council.
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