Language accessibility a growing priority for cities
City websites using machine translations still look to humans to ensure accuracy.
Machine Learning Digs Into States’ Archives
Amid growing backlogs of archival data, states are turning to software tools to streamline records management.
ArcGIS update provides closer look into race, poverty data
The updated data addresses requests from local governments looking to gain more accurate data on their diverse populations, the company said.
Machine learning digs into states’ archives
Amid growing backlogs of archival data, states are turning to machine learning to streamline records management.
Statistical model predicts daily high tide flooding
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has a new model that can predict daily high tide flooding months in advance.
Want to land an innovation hub?
The Innovation Hubs Index gives communities data-driven metrics to help them better understand their strengths and weaknesses.
Cyber, digital services, workforce primary focus for state CIOs in 2023
Identity and access management, cloud and application modernization rank as the big three technology priorities.
Ridership Trends Emerge From Transit Data Archive
The nation’s local transit data now sits in a centralized archive, giving officials an understanding of how communities use transportation systems.
Ridership trends emerge from transit data archive
The nation’s local transit data now sits in a centralized archive, giving officials an understanding of how communities use transportation systems.
Local Governments Make Common Cyber Mistakes, Auditor Finds
A Missouri state auditor identified key problem areas and solutions that local governments must address to protect against cyber threats.
Local governments make common cyber mistakes, auditor finds
A Missouri state auditor identified key problem areas and solutions that local governments must address to protect against cyber threats.
Maine’s 3D-printed Wood-fiber Home
The recyclable, 3D-printed homes could help fill the housing gap while advancing sustainable manufacturing.
Maine’s 3D-printed wood-fiber home
The recyclable, 3D-printed homes could help fill the housing gap while advancing sustainable manufacturing.
Data to help bridge the racial wealth divide
The Black Wealth Data Center aims to provide easy access to race-based data and empower evidence-driven decision-making.
Opioid prediction model gives state life-saving prep time
West Virginia health officials can reliably forecast drug overdoses based on data from neighboring areas.
Faster, scalable triage for mass casualty incidents
DARPA is challenging innovators to develop advanced sensor and algorithm technology that can quickly assess the extent of an injury.
Online access, data improvements essential for 2030 census, cities say
In a letter to the Census Bureau, the National League of Cities detailed common hurdles local governments faced during the 2020 census — and suggestions for improvements.
Updated UI system to provide faster service, fraud detection
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency is replacing its decade-old system with one that can streamline UI benefits processing and detect fraud.
Do’s and don’ts of data de-identification
Data use standards and purpose-built software can help agencies protect individuals’ privacy while allowing for meaningful statistical analysis, NIST says.
Wearables to keep responders safe, boost resilience
The Department of Homeland Security is funding five startups that identify and resolve health and wellness issues before they reach a crisis level.
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