Rural County Puts Land Records on Blockchain
Wise County, Virginia can create, store and access smart land records. “It comes from what many view as one of the least places to expect it," the county clerk says.
How agencies can reshape online and in-person services delivery
Advanced scheduling software can help agencies streamline and modernize their processes and conduct secure, in-person transactions with minimal risk.
Redistricting delays scramble state elections
Triggered by pandemic-slowed census counts and court challenges, fluctuating voting district maps are putting state and local election officials under extraordinary pressure to prepare for elections in a shortened timeline.
City gains real-time visibility into snow removal operations
Residents and public works officials in Syracuse to monitor the progress of snow removal vehicles in real time.
How States Can Streamline Broadband Grant Administration
A new playbook aims to help states understand their broadband needs, determine which projects deserve priority and design and run a successful grant program.
Study: More Than Half of Women in Tech Say Their Gender is Limiting Their Careers
The study suggests one of the biggest barriers for women in tech is a lack of promotion opportunities.
States Use Road Sensors to Combat Treacherous ‘Tire Carcasses’
A growing number of states are hoping to use sensor technology embedded in the pavement to fight climate change, keep traffic flowing and save lives.
It Turns Out State Lawmakers Hate Auto-Renew Contracts, Too
Automatic renewal plans have prompted class action lawsuits.
Schools Would Receive Funding for Cyber Education Programs Under Bipartisan Bill
The proposed Cybersecurity Grants For Schools Act establishes mandated federal grants to schools to promote cybersecurity education.
Mayor Snagged in WhatsApp Debate
Use of the encrypted messaging app by Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration rekindles discussion over apps that allow officials to skirt the spirit, if not the letter, of open records laws.
Complex ARPA reporting calls for streamlined, centralized solutions
A strategic planning and analytics platform helped one county meet federal requirements, avoid penalties and improve residents' trust in government.
Attorney general rolls out new statewide domestic violence reporting system
The Mississippi Domestic Violence Reporting system gives law enforcement officers information they need before they arrive on the scene, allows them to report detailed contextual information about the event and tracks the incident from the call through court disposition.
The data platform behind intelligent transportation
The stream of enriched data from connected vehicle devices and intelligent transportation systems will support scores of applications drawing on real-time and historic analysis of road and traffic conditions.
Cross-agency collaboration key to FOIA challenges
Increasing the speed and accuracy of FOIA processing not only benefits an agency’s employees by freeing up their time, but it also builds public trust when government agencies efficiently address citizens' concerns.
Data-driven strategy, culture drive better decisions
A high-level data strategy that flows down through the organization makes it easier to tie analysis to business decisions.
Governors Tighten IT Cybersecurity Amid Ukraine Attacks
A number of governors are calling on their states' IT departments to ensure critical infrastructure is protected.
Commerce Issues States $277M in Grants to Build Out Broadband
Millions were dispersed across 12 states to develop stronger internet infrastructure, a key mission in the Biden administration agenda.
The Future of Government is Virtual
COMMENTARY | State and local governments are on the cusp of implementing technology innovations that will revolutionize the delivery of government services.
Local Leaders 'Cannot Hide From Technology'
The National Association of Counties is launching a new effort to help public sector officials better understand technology so they can make informed decisions about cybersecurity and IT budgeting and staffing.
Biden: ‘Prepared to Respond’ if Russia Pursues Cyberattacks Against US
The White House also announced sanctions that will limit Russia’s access to cutting-edge technologies.
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