Demography Is Not Destiny
COMMENTARY | New numbers provide a reminder of the fluidity of American identity.
The Internet Archive has been fighting for 25 years to keep what’s on the web from disappearing – and you can help
Archiving government websites promotes transparency and accountability. Especially during times of transition, government websites are vulnerable to deletion with changing political parties.
How predictive analytics keeps corrections staff, inmates safe
State correction departments in Indiana and South Carolina turned to predictive analytics and machine learning solutions to aggregate data and help predict offender violence.
CDC launches public-health analytics center
The Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics aims to advance the use of forecasting and outbreak analytics in public health decision-making.
Digital twin models energy profile of every US building
Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s AutoBEM software suite can make energy-saving recommendations for every building in the country.
Poll Highlights Deep Divides Over Increased Attention on Racism, History of Slavery
About 50% of U.S. adults say increased attention to these topics is a "good thing for society," but that belief is not held evenly across political parties and racial and ethnic groups, according to the Pew Research Center.
Tech Company Makes Case to Run a Local Government
A Nevada commission is studying the concept. But an executive a cryptocurrency firm says its plans for an "innovation zone" won't work inside an existing county.
How better data can help states improve online sales tax collection
While practices vary, states are largely unable to determine what share of sales taxes is coming from online sales and often lack an effective way of making sure businesses comply.
Every State Grew More Diverse, Census Shows
Washington state saw the biggest shift, where the white population share dropped from 73% to 64%. Even in North Dakota, Black residents increased from 2% to 4% of the population.
Covid-19 Technology is Failing Us
The executive director of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project weighs in on the failures of contact tracing apps, vaccine passports and why an analog approach to fighting the pandemic is sometimes best.
4 Questions Government Officials Should Ask Technology Vendors
COMMENTARY | Agencies can successfully digitize their operations while still prioritizing security.
Two Keys to Delivering Exceptional Digital Citizen Experiences
COMMENTARY | The technology infrastructures many governments have weren’t built to handle the traffic they experienced during the pandemic. Here's how to meet fluctuating demand.
How open data helps Boulder police, community tackle crime
The Boulder, Colo., Police Department’s new open data portal lets the public view and download crime data as part of an effort to boost transparency and reduce crime.
Evictions To Impact More Black, Latino Households
Renters tend to be minorities and have lower incomes, meaning these groups will most likely be disportionately affected by evictions when the national moratorium is lifted, the Pew Research Center says.
Why Aren’t All Workers Taking This Simple Step to Prevent Ransomware?
COMMENTARY | The nation is in the middle of a growing public safety crisis because in terms of cybersecurity, governments and businesses are stuck in the mid-'80s.
FCC Releases First U.S. Mobile Broadband Map
The map, which shows where the four largest mobile carriers offer voice and data services, is a step toward improving the accuracy of high-speed internet access data.
Crowdsourced sensor data powers smoke map
The Fire and Smoke Map shows fine particle pollution from permanent EPA and Forest Service AirNow monitors, temporary monitors deployed by agencies for smoke events and crowdsourced low-cost sensors.
How data can help reduce transportation inequity
Reliable, qualitative data has helped some communities improve safety and access to transit services.
Climate Change is Disrupting US Forests and Coasts. Here’s What Ecologists Are Seeing at 5 Research Sites
COMMENTARY | The severity of heat, drought, fires and floods has many researchers questioning whether climate change, fueled by human actions, is progressing faster than predicted and what that means for the future.
Infrastructure Bill Includes $1B for State and Local Cybersecurity
In addition to the grant program, other provisions in the bipartisan proposal would enhance cybersecurity for local utilities and water systems.
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