How Two Local Governments Got Covid Vaccination Registrations Right
From system failures to overbooked appointments, the technology many governments relied on to manage vaccinations crashed and burned. But New Orleans and Dallas County found software that worked.
In the Rush to Digital, Governments Can’t Leave Behind Cash Payers
COMMENTARY | As local and state governments embrace digital payment services, they must ensure that these services are equitable and accessible to all—including people who are unbanked or underbanked.
DOD works to simplify processes, improve data quality and automate
The Defense Department expects that better use of data analytics will help it improve its business operations and decision-making, optimize the workforce and support digital transformation as it moves on from legacy systems.
IRS floats plans to digitize more data
The agency wants to reduce its reliance on paper by extracting machine-readable data from poor-quality paper and digital images, improving document scanning and using artificial intelligence to improve workflow processes.
Census delay spells election chaos for states
With the census data needed to draw new legislative districts delayed until fall, some states are using alternative data, such as Census Bureau estimates of population and race, or approximations based on births and residential construction to estimate population down to the block level.
Single Sign-in For Government Services Expands to States, Localities
The federal government is looking to partner with state and local governments to grow its Login.gov service, which it says is secure and user friendly.
SmartCityPHL: Where data makes an impact
Philadelphia’s innovation initiative has plans to improve food distribution, map the built environment and improve roads by breaking down data silos and facilitating cross-agency collaboration.
Gov. Greg Abbott Publicly Slammed Facebook. Privately, He’s Courting the Social Media Giant to Build a Second Data Center in Texas.
The effort comes as Abbott and some Texas legislators are pushing a proposal to punish social media companies for “canceling conservative speech.”
Report: Small Landlords Face Dramatic Drop in Rent Payments
In a study of two cities, 60% of renters paid in full in June 2020 compared with 77% the same month in 2019.
Are Plastic Driver's Licenses Headed For the Dumpster?
Utah is one of nearly two dozen states exploring digital driver’s licenses, stored on smartphones, that state officials say come with enhanced privacy and control.
29% of Adults Have Debt in Collections, Report Finds
An analysis by the Urban Institute shows a disproportionate amount of debt in collections is held by communities of color and residents of southern states.
How to Reinvent the Citizen Experience: Turn Covid-19 Quick Fixes into Real Change
COMMENTARY | Innovative service changes made during the pandemic should become permanent as they can help improve citizens’ experience with state and local governments.
Which States Have the Lowest and Highest Tax Burdens?
The state with the largest total tax burden has more than double the smallest, a new ranking finds, but there is great variation in tax collection throughout the states.
AI analysis speeds FDA drug reviews
An artificial intelligence-based platform helping the Food and Drug Administration analyze adverse drug reports is expected to save reviewers about 7,500 hours per year.
NOAA signs data sharing agreement with offshore wind firm
The agreement will foster the sharing of physical and biological data that will help NOAA meet its goals related to climate adaptation and mitigation, weather-readiness, healthy oceans and resilient coastal communities and economies.
Texas Senate Gives Initial Approval to Bill to Stop Social Media Companies From Banning Texans for Political Views
Some experts have raised doubts whether the bill will hold up in court.
Air Force scorecard to track increasing connectivity
The service is launching a scorecard so it can deliver ubiquitous connectivity and boost bandwidth and network readiness.
U.S. Homeownership Rate Rising, But Still Lower Than Peak
After years of declines in the wake of the Great Recession, homeownership rates rebounded in recent years, according to Census Bureau data.
Z-axis tech keeps responders safe
Vertical location services can give emergency workers vital situational awareness and help keep them safe when responding to incidents in multistory buildings.
Lawmakers Urge Internet Companies to Join New Discount Broadband Program
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, slated to start at the end of April, will provide discounts on internet service to struggling households.
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