How streaming entertainment makes rural broadband unsustainable
If the five companies using the most broadband bandwidth contribute more to the costs of providing it, they could help address the digital divide, a new report states.
Smart civil infrastructure could save US billions
Integrating digital technology, sensors and data into civil engineering projects can mitigate maintenance issues and increase safety and efficiency, according to a recent report from Harvard’s Ash Center
New York testing drones with 5G network
Researchers at the state’s drone testing range will be experimenting with a 5G network to help advance innovation in unmanned aircraft systems.
As Heat Waves Intensify, Tens of Thousands of US Classrooms Will Be Too Hot for Students To Learn In
America’s public schools, which are over 40 years old on average, are not equipped to handle rising temperatures due to climate change, a new study reveals.
26 Cities Awarded Arts Grants to Transform Blighted Areas
Bloomberg Philanthropies is partnering with the cities to help them revitalize streets and public spaces and make them safer through its Asphalt Art Initiative.
Congress Weighs Cyberattack Reporting Legislation
Proposals under consideration would require the owners and operators of critical infrastructure, potentially including state and local governments, to report cybersecurity incidents to a federal agency.
To Pay or Not to Pay? What Citizens Think Governments Should Do When Responding to Ransomware Attacks
COMMENTARY | Although some local governments have paid ransoms when under cyberattack, residents oppose this approach.
The States With the Highest and Lowest Minimum Wages
Workers in many states and cities have seen the minimum wage rise over the past few years, but there are still critics who question whether bumping up the pay floor is the right move.
Why Some Small Towns Are Rejecting Federal Covid Relief Funds
At least 171 communities have declined the federal aid so far.
Las Vegas tests private network for smart city apps
Las Vegas will be partnering with Cox Communications to use a citizens' broadband radio service private network to test smart-city applications in a local park.
FCC’s progress on improving broadband access data
While the Federal Communications Commission is taking steps to accurately map areas that lack broadband access, it faces challenges developing a precise location fabric, according a recent GAO report.
NYC beefs up its weather data, storm forecasting
A new report on preparing and responding to extreme weather outlines a number of data-driven initiatives, including hiring a private company to augment data the city gets from the National Weather Service.
CDC eyes electronic verification of staff vaccinations
CDC is looking for a way to authenticate COVID-19 vaccine data on its employees and to provide proof of recent tests for employees traveling abroad.
Michigan to test EV-charging roadway
A pilot project will explore inductive charging technology for electric vehicles as a way to turn public streets into shared energy platforms.
The Failure of Government's Post-Covid Imagination
COMMENTARY | Twelve lessons to guide the future of work.
How Artificial Intelligence Technology and Data Can Increase Resilience in the New Pandemic Era
COMMENTARY | While we can’t stop crises from happening, we can find ways to use technology and data to anticipate impact and help with recovery.
Ford to Invest Billions in Electric Vehicle Production in Two States
One governor is describing a planned facility as the largest economic development project his state has ever seen.
The Toll of Compassion Fatigue on Government Employees
Traumas can be contagious. When public sector workers are exposed to endless stories of pain, they can develop mental health and other problems.
Trillions in Infrastructure Spending Could Mean Hundreds of Billions in Fraud
COMMENTARY | Congress is inching closer to passing as much as $4.5 trillion in new infrastructure and social spending, which would be an attractive target for fraudsters.
The Opioid Crisis Isn’t the Same in Every Place
COMMENTARY | New research highlights communities most at risk for opioid overdose deaths and most in need of services.
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