Data
The priorities facing mayors change. The need for data doesn’t
COMMENTARY | Cities across the nation are facing numerous challenges, and data-informed leadership is crucial in working to try to solve them.
Maryland gets nonprofit support to implement new work requirements
Code for America and other civic tech nonprofits are helping Maryland tackle tech, customer experience and workplace efficiency challenges to comply with new federal Medicaid rules.
Going on the offensive: How local governments can proactively leverage data against physical climate risk
COMMENTARY | Local agencies are not climate modeling labs, but by using external data, leaders can protect their capacity and focus entirely on using local expertise to make decisions.
Missouri launches statewide app to help officials, residents prepare for flooding
The Missouri Hydrology Information Center has designed a mobile app and website aimed at making complex flood and drought data easier for the public and government users to navigate.
Federal judge tosses out DOJ lawsuit seeking Minnesota voter data
The DOJ is now 0-23 in such cases.
Blue states seek to stop DHS from accessing commercial driver's license database
In a court filing, a coalition of Democrat-led states says the Department of Homeland Security’s demand for trucker data is part of a broader effort to create a “nationwide surveillance system.”
The precision pivot: The case for local, lean and governed AI
COMMENTARY | Organizations that will lead on AI adoption will not necessarily be those with the largest models or deepest budgets. They will be asking how to best deploy it.
New Jersey reaches its goal to eliminate veteran homelessness
Tech and data tools that enable communication and care coordination across state agencies and other service providers were a critical tool in fulfilling their mission, state officials say.
Trump admin delays TANF data sharing plan opposed by blue states
Democrat-led states are concerned the administration will share cash assistance recipients’ sensitive information with immigration enforcement and other federal agencies.
How states are preparing for Medicaid eligibility changes
Medicaid work and community engagement requirements go into effect Jan. 1, 2027.
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Oklahoma puts data at the forefront of its rural health improvement strategy
Data usability is a core component to Oklahoma’s priorities under the Rural Health Transformation Program, particularly as tight progress report deadlines to CMS determine future funding levels.
States begin banning ‘surveillance pricing’ that uses personal data to charge more
Maryland and New Jersey laws target grocery stores, while Connecticut’s applies more broadly to retailers.
AI could offer a helping hand for treasury management, study finds
More effective treasury management, including via the use of tech, can help local governments build financial resilience amid budget and staffing shortages, one expert says.
State efficiency is ‘having a moment’ amid upcoming elections, tightening budgets
Data, including how it is collected and leveraged, plays a critical role in informing how states identify and implement efficiency, speakers said at a recent event.
How California can turn workforce data into actionable steps
State leaders must consider how workforce-related data can identify not only pain points but also solutions, one expert says.
The difference between ‘another dashboard’ and a useful one
COMMENTARY | A great dashboard requires clear ownership, and taking a closer look at your data culture.
AI’s real promise for government: Shortening the distance from data to decision
COMMENTARY | The speed of decision-making matters for those in charge of government programs. AI can change that process from months to days, hours or minutes.
Breaking down silos: A practical guide for cross-agency data sharing
COMMENTARY | Regulations provide clear guidance on how to share responsibly, yet are routinely used to justify inaction. Being a responsible data steward means using the data, not just protecting it.
California has started to track AI-related job loss
While such insights can be helpful for protecting workers against negative impacts of the technology, decision-makers should proceed with caution when using such data, experts say.
What California has learned from an AI-enabled early wildfire detection system
A public safety program in the state is using a sensor network and real-time data to suppress wildfires more quickly and gain insights on developing climate-related risks.
