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Lawmakers call for probe of Oklahoma incubator program amid data collection concerns
Two Republican lawmakers want to probe the long-term effectiveness of a state program designed to nurture new small businesses.
Feds look at new way to get food stamp data from Washington and other states
The Trump administration is taking a new approach in its attempt to snatch personal data of food stamp recipients from states.
Michigan attorney general joins states to sue Trump administration for sharing health data with ICE
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined 19 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit this week against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for sharing personal health data about Medicaid recipients with the Department of Homeland Security.
How a ‘mundane’ start to digital transformations can help cities leverage AI
Sandy Springs, Georgia, is taking a slow and steady approach to a digital transformation project, starting with breaking down silos and building staff’s data literacy.
Facial recognition technology stirs more controversy in Milwaukee
A local law enforcement agency is facing public criticism over biometric surveillance plans.
The future of federal abortion data collection is unclear
Federal data collection on abortion is indefinitely on pause, making it difficult to determine how the reversal of Roe v. Wade has reshaped Americans' lives.
New data dashboard aims to help police, policymakers tackle crime
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has released a data tool to improve crime reduction efforts and increase data transparency in communities.
Inside Illinois’ journey to build a centralized platform for child welfare services
A digital transformation among six child welfare agencies in Illinois is helping to break down silos and connect families with the mental and behavioral health services they need.
As food insecurity creeps up, data helps food banks cater to those in need
Americans are concerned about food access and costs. Data maps are one tool communities can leverage to meet their needs.
Missouri will hand over personal data of food aid recipients to feds
Missouri has agreed to abide by a request from the federal government to turn over personal data about anyone receiving food assistance, the state social services agency confirmed to The Independent Tuesday.
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Amid fiscal uncertainty, evidence-based budgeting comes to the fore
A good-government nonprofit will host a virtual event designed to help counties determine whether budgetary decisions will, or did, produce the intended outcomes.
South Carolina database makes addiction treatment measurement accessible
The platform is the first of its kind to break down care delivery county by county and help understand how well treatment is working.
Pennsylvania turns to AI to help reduce time-to-hire
The state aims to bring the time it takes to hire a new employee down to within 50 days.
Police department turns to new data tool to boost performance
The Rochester, New York, Police Department started using a tool known as Commons in April. It provides frequently updated criminal justice data and can help set policy goals.
Problem solved: How data makes cities more efficient, effective and attuned to AI
COMMENTARY | If the public sector wants to operate at peak performance, it must harness its data and deploy it across all its functions. Cities across the world are showing what is possible.
First-of-its-kind assessment maps states’ public health data-sharing policies
Timely, accurate, and complete information is vital to detecting, preventing disease.
AI could be key to quicker disease detection and treatment, expert says
A new partnership between the University of Pittsburgh and Leidos aims to advance public health disease monitoring by developing artificial intelligence-enabled detection tools.
Why is it so hard to collect local rental data?
Rental registries, a database of leased-out addresses and their owners, are one solution. But resistance from landlords who may fear competition in a tight housing market could prevent their adoption.
The New York State Police are feeding ICE a gang database
For 20 years, the state police have been quietly building a database of suspected gang members — and they’re feeding it to Donald Trump’s administration.
The Colorado model: Leveraging research and data to guide investments and drive outcomes
COMMENTARY | A new partnership helps lawmakers make data-driven decisions and identify whether initiatives are succeeding. It will ensure value for money for residents and deliver proven outcomes.
