Feds Award $1.6B to Speed Transition to Electric and Hydrogen Buses
The money will go to 150 transit agencies around the country to help them upgrade their fleets and facilities.
How the Pandemic Is Leaving a Lasting Mark on Mountain Towns
It’s not just higher home prices.
Reducing Gun Violence: A Complicated Problem Can’t Be Solved With Just One Approach
Indianapolis is trying programs ranging from job skills to therapy to violence interrupters to find out what works
Technology to Limit Speeds on New York City Fleet Vehicles
The city is piloting intelligent speed assistance technology on 50 of its vehicles across nine agencies to prevent cars from going over posted speed limits.
New chief cyber officers take a ‘whole of state approach’ to cybersecurity
In New York and Louisiana, the new positions are designed to promote collaboration and bolster resilience against cyberattacks.
The prevalence of contract workers leaves agencies vulnerable to cyberattacks
Mitigating third-party security risk requires access management be an integral part of any identity security program.
Smart cities grow up
Rather than technology driving smart city projects, today’s efforts focus on outcomes and ecosystems.
Synthetic Fraud Is On the Rise. Here’s How Governments Can Combat It
COMMENTARY | Fraud will continue at scale as criminals become better networked, using the dark web to share tips including how to fool selfie verification tools.
25 Emerging Tech Trends Government Leaders Should Watch
The selected technologies in the 2022 Gartner Hype Cycle feature immersive tech, accelerated artificial intelligence and innovation around how products and services are built.
Prospect of SALT Deduction Increase Gone—at Least for a Few Years
The blow to local and state governments is the result of top House proponents supporting President Biden’s massive climate bill, even though the deductions were left out.
Tech to limit speeds on New York City fleet vehicles
The city is piloting intelligent speed assistance technology on 50 of its fleet vehicles across nine agencies to prevent cars from going over posted speed limits.
NY State Police to ‘connect the dots’ on social media to track domestic terrorism
A new unit in the New York State Intelligence Center will track online threats under an executive order from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
States Investing in SNAP Fraud Detection and Prevention
Several states won U.S. Department of Agriculture grants for services and programs to help stop fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
States invest in SNAP fraud detection, prevention
Several states have won U.S. Department of Agriculture grants for services and programs to stop fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
House Sends Multibillion-Dollar Climate Bill to Biden for Signature
The bill, already approved by the Senate, brings praise for its climate provisions but disappoints those hoping for state and local tax changes and more spending on housing.
25 emerging tech trends to watch
The selected technologies in the 2022 Gartner Hype Cycle feature immersive tech, accelerated AI and innovation around how products and services are built.
Beijing invests in virtual humans
The city government wants to invest nearly $900 million to build a technology, business and governance ecosystem for virtual humans that leverages Web3 technologies.
America's Crumbling Municipal Pools
Many public pools and aquatics facilities around the U.S. are decades old and in need of upgrades or replacement. The problem is particularly acute in poor neighborhoods and likely to become more pressing as summers grow hotter.
Public Health Agencies Lack Money to Combat Climate Threats
A study says climate change has worsened 58% of known infectious diseases.
Farebox Shortfalls Soon to Create ‘Sizable' Transit Budget Gaps
The problem is looming for big city transit agencies in places like New York and San Francisco, with ridership unlikely to recover before federal pandemic aid dries up, Fitch Ratings warns.
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