Data
The Move to Digital Government Requires More Than Just Tech
COMMENTARY | Processes, power and people are also crucial elements.
The Next Era of Data-driven Local Government
Cities and other localities are entering a new phase with how they incorporate data into decision-making.
The Most Future-ready US Cities
Cities that leverage data, partnerships and emerging technologies can best adapt to changing citizen expectations, a new report found.
The Basic Questions Bedeviling How States Manage Data
States have tons of data. But much of it is redundant and it’s sometimes hard to know where it is stored, who can access it and how it can be used.
Financial Health Dashboard Offers Tips for Closing Wealth Gaps
A new online tool from the Urban Institute allows leaders to assess a community’s financial benchmarks and maps them to policies to address racial inequity.
City Tests App for Delivery Drivers to Reserve Spots in Loading Zones
"This pilot aims to better understand the usage of loading zones so that the City can figure out ways to improve traffic safety and reduce congestion," says an official.
Federal Spending on Kids is Up, But Expected to Fall
Pandemic-era programs gave the funding a boost. As it phases out, more costs could shift to states and localities.
The Places Where Remote Work Became Most Common
In regions around over 40 cities, at least one in five people were working remotely last year, according to a new study.
States Must Plug Into Federal Antifraud System for Food Aid Under New Rule
The system, meant to help prevent duplicate participation, is expected to make enrollment and oversight easier with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
When a Low-Income Neighborhood Rebound Doesn't Displace Residents
Often when poverty rates drop, it means existing members of a community are pushed out. New research looks at unique factors in places where this wasn’t the case.
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.
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