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DHS steps up security assistance for states' election systems
The Department of Homeland Security’s National Protection and Programs Directorate is offering funding guidance, security clearances and vulnerability scans to help fortify state and local elections.
Kansas City seeks partner for smart city expansion
Kansas City, Mo., is looking to team up with a vendor for its second phase of smart city initiatives.
Funding Steady for Environment, Interior Programs in Senate Bill
The draft legislation covers programs that help fund water infrastructure, and that provide payments to rural counties.
NYC seeks smart chip for ID card program
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Making drone deliveries a reality
North Carolina's pilot program will use drones to fly medical supplies between hospitals.
Oak Ridge debuts world's fastest supercomputer
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This Company Helps Governments Share Project Ideas
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VA explores blockchain for contract close-outs
The VA's Strategic Acquisition Center is looking for solutions that incorporate distributed ledger technology in the contract close-out process.
Government is getting smarter about automation
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The Very Good Math of Electric Buses
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‘You Cannot Pull Yourself Up By Your Bootstraps If You Have No Boots At All’
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Seattle, Baltimore Take on the Housing Affordability Crisis
The former has houses selling for $820,000 on average, while the latter is saddled with about 16,500 boarded up homes.
Whether Opportunity Zones Help Low Income Residents May Fall On Mayors
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