States speed traffic data to drivers
Two-way data exchanges with Waze are improving highway safety and enabling faster reopenings after road closures.
3D-Printed Homes Save Time, Money, State Pilot Shows
A potential solution to Virginia’s housing shortage comes from the nozzle of a 3D printer.
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.
The public health emergency will end: 3 ways agencies can prepare
Timely data, enhanced automation and an integrated system can help state health and human services agencies prepare for a potential influx of Medicaid redeterminations.
A city where big data, analytics drive mobility choices
San Jose’s decision support system helps officials decide how well mobility projects support city goals and whether past actions have played out as expected.
A strategy for ethical, responsible release of public data
Agencies must balance access and privacy when deciding which data should be made public and how, according to a recent report.
Communities Collect Granular Broadband Data Amid Wait for Better Federal Maps
Whether gathering address-level availability data from internet service providers or anecdotal evidence from households, communities are working to get a baseline understanding of local broadband access.
Hurricane hunters are flying through Ian’s powerful winds to get the forecasts you rely on
Here’s what happens when the plane plunges into the eyewall of a storm.
Colorado Now Accepts Crypto for State Tax Payments
The Department of Revenue has added cryptocurrency as a payment type, allowing residents to pay individual and business tax through PayPal.
‘Robo-lawyers’ are Coming. Are States Ready?
Automated legal services are becoming more widely available for routine proceedings, offering possible cost savings and other benefits. But for the emerging tech to thrive, experts say regulations need to be updated.
A Plan to Connect Public Housing Residents to Free Broadband
New York City's “Big Apple Connect” calls for more than 200 developments owned by the city’s housing authority to connect 300,000 residents to high-speed internet by the end of 2023.
Investigators tap data, tech, tipsters to root out fraudsters
While prevention is the best defense against fraud, waste and abuse, the majority of state and local government analysts say they have the tools and resources they need to unravel complex webs of fraud, a recent survey says.
Dashboard showcases local-level census data
Data Explorer allows city officials and residents in Takoma Park, Maryland, to explore detailed demographic data on their community.
Math could help crack forensic genetic cases 10x faster
Using a mathematical probability theory, forensic scientists can match DNA to unidentified persons and their relatives more efficiently.
Charm City steps up digital initiatives
Baltimore aims to improve delivery of core city services and bring the city in line with established best practices in civic technology.
Local gov keeps project knowledge from walking out the door
eProject eXpress tracks energy project information and verified savings, keeping all the important data, pictures and documents throughout the performance period and beyond.
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.
Utah Readies Mobile Driver’s License Rollout
While the technology for the mDL is ready, the challenge is creating an ecosystem of partners who accept the digital ID.
The national broadband rollout has a blind spot: Lack of accurate, transparent data about internet access speeds
Because there are no federally set standards for measuring broadband service speeds, there is no clear way to tell whether customers are getting what they pay for.
Electric Vehicle Charger Plans in 35 States Approved by White House
It's a key step in unlocking $5 billion available for installing thousands of charging stations on highways around the country.
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