High-tide flood risk is accelerating, putting coastal economies at risk
Projections in a new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provide valuable foresight that can help local governments act before the water rises.
How One State Used Technology and Data to Improve Traffic and Reduce Emissions
COMMENTARY | Hawaii’s DOT added artificial intelligence technology across major roads and intersections to reduce per day traffic by seven minutes per person and 140 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
Air Force plans 3D scans of facilities
The Air Force wants high-resolution 3D scans of the interiors and exteriors of its facilities so it can give civil engineers as well as fire and medical responders greater insight into the condition of buildings before and during emergencies.
Bipartisan Calls to Regulate Facial Recognition Tech Grow Louder
Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have concerns about increased use of biometric technology.
75 new National Geospatial Data Assets available on ArcGIS
More than 75 new high-priority national geospatial datasets will be available on ESRI’s web platform, helping agencies improve infrastructure development and disaster response.
Colorado Becomes Fourth State to Give Residents Control of Their Online Data
The Colorado Privacy Act allows residents to opt out of data collection and gain access to more insight about how their information is collected and used.
Georgia smart road triples V2X infrastructure
With the addition of Kia to the project, The Ray advances its connected vehicle technology in real-world environments.
Last call for 2021 innovation nominations
July 15 is the deadline for Rising Star, Public Sector Innovation and Industry Innovator nominations.
Coral Gables leans into smart city services
While the city expands its hyperconnected smart city infrastructure, its urban analytics platform delivers actionable business intelligence for stakeholders.
70% of Americans Predict Home Prices Will Continue to Rise
That's a record-high percentage, and is up from 40% at the beginning of the pandemic, according to a Gallup poll.
Data-driven cities deliver better outcomes for residents
Local governments that use data to make more effective operational, programmatic and policy decisions are reaping real benefits -- from improved services delivery to greater transparency, a new report finds.
Labor needs more unemployment fraud data, IG says
To help it detect and investigate large-scale fraud and identify and share fraud trends, the Department of Labor’s Office of the Inspector General needs access to state-level data on suspected UI fraud, which it is not currently receiving.
Data gaps weaken effectiveness of economic policies
Economic, technology and competitiveness policies must be built on robust and machine-readable data, a new report says.
Marines’ 3D printing faces a ‘data problem’
The Marine Corps want to reorganize its repository of 3D printing designs and technical information into a data vault that makes it easier for the 300+ users to find the designs they need.
House Bill Would Require Government to Drastically Modernize Digital ID Verification
The legislation’s text calls for next-generation solutions to address inadequacies of existing digital identity systems that degrade the privacy and security of American consumers.
Pooling society’s collective intelligence helped fight COVID – it must help fight future crises too
The COVID pandemic has brought home the importance of gathering and analyzing society’s collective intelligence and finding new ways to share that combined knowledge as quickly as possible.
A 50-year-old Unemployment System (Finally) Nears an Overhaul
Wisconsin officials have said the outdated computer technology contributed to problems processing claims during the pandemic. Now they’re looking for bids to revamp it.
‘Digitally fit’ city agency makes smooth transition during pandemic
Denver’s Denver Emergency Operations Center was well-positioned to upgrade its workflow processes because of the work they did pre-pandemic made them flexible and agile enough to react quickly when the crisis hit.
DHS, NYC test biodefense detection tech in subway
The Chemical and Bio-Defense Testbed evaluates cost-effective technologies that can help officials detect and mitigate chemical and biological threats inside an actual subway environment.
Here's Where Buying a Home Won't Eat Up Your Whole Paycheck
The Detroit area is where homes are most affordable as compared with average local wages and Brooklyn, New York, is the least affordable, according to one real estate report.
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