NYC plan would connect public housing residents to free broadband
Dubbed “Big Apple Connect,” the citywide proposal for more than 200 developments owned by the city’s housing authority looks to connect 300,000 residents by the end of 2023.
States Partner With Hopes of Becoming Hubs for Hydrogen Fuel
Hydrogen could serve as an alternative way to power vehicles and there’s money in the infrastructure law to give it a boost.
Minneapolis is the Latest US City to Demand Emissions-Free Shipping
The city, where Target is headquartered, is pressuring big brands to “abandon fossil-fueled ships.”
Charm City steps up digital initiatives
Baltimore aims to improve delivery of core city services and bring the city in line with established best practices in civic technology.
Deaths From Traffic Crashes Finally Show Signs of Slowing Down
Fatalities on U.S. roadways fell in early 2022 for the first time in almost two years.
States Look to Help Tenants Pay for Air Conditioning as Climate Warms
“We don’t want anybody to pass away because of something we can fix; that’s just not right.”
Local gov keeps project knowledge from walking out the door
eProject eXpress tracks energy project information and verified savings, keeping all the important data, pictures and documents throughout the performance period and beyond.
Democrats at ‘Impasse’ Over Added Funding for Police Grants
The money would go to local departments, which are struggling to hire and retain officers. Centrists in the U.S. House want more spending as progressives push for stronger police accountability measures.
New Analysis Looks at Which Housing Markets Could be Headed for Trouble
These vulnerable areas are concentrated in four states, according to the findings.
How State Laws Pose a Roadblock for One of Biden’s Infrastructure Goals
Many states have rules that favor drivers and highway projects despite pushes for alternative transportation, according to a new report.
DHS unwraps $1B state and local cybersecurity grant program
Each states will each receive a minimum of $2 million for FY 22 for a planning committee and a cybersecurity plan that details how it will reduce their cybersecurity risks.
NJ Courts’ IT modernization streamlines processes for staff, litigants
The pandemic helped New Jersey Courts modernize its processes and technology, which helped the state’s legal system become more open, equitable and efficient.
Concerns Grow Over AI in Hiring Processes
Automated tech, including artificial intelligence for job recruiting, interviewing and hiring, may discriminate against qualified job-seekers, government officials warn.
Pandemic Prompts More States to Mandate Paid Sick Leave
Seventeen states now have mandatory paid sick leave laws.
What is proof-of-stake? A computer scientist explains a new way to make cryptocurrencies, NFTs and metaverse transactions
Proof-of-stake as a consensus mechanism may be more energy efficient for blockchain systems, one expert says.
Feds Prepare to Open New $500M Program for Transportation Tech
States and localities are among those eligible for the grants, which are aimed at funding projects focused on innovations like autonomous vehicles and roadside sensors.
New Data Resource Focuses on Racial Wealth Gap
The Black Wealth Data Center consolidates different data sets to allow users to compare inequities across their communities and the nation.
US is Becoming a ‘Developing Country’ on Global Rankings that Measure Democracy, Inequality
COMMENTARY | The United States came in 41st worldwide on the UN’s 2022 sustainable development index, down nine spots from last year.
Crash data analysis gets $1M infusion
Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles will use the funding to improve reporting on commercial motor vehicle accidents.
Utah readies mobile driver’s license rollout
While the technology for the mDL is ready, the challenge is creating an ecosystem of partners who accept the digital ID.
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