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Broadband equity impossible without data integrity
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A Water War Is Brewing Over the Dwindling Colorado River
Diminished by climate change and overuse, the river can no longer provide the water states try to take from it.
Federal Memo on State Highway Spending Faces Sharper Criticism
The agency that issued the document outlining Biden administration road priorities maintains it is non-binding. But a federal watchdog says the memo should undergo congressional review and GOP lawmakers are pushing to rescind it.
Senators Press FCC on Map That Will Guide Billions in Broadband Infrastructure Funding
State and local officials and others have raised questions about the accuracy of the The Federal Communications Commission map and the process to make corrections to it.
How automation helps agencies stop emergency relief fraud
Paired with strong management and effective safeguards, automation can help funders streamline and strengthen their reviews without burdening applicants.
Pittsburgh Bridge Set to Reopen One Year After Collapse
Officials credit the infrastructure law for its swift completion. The Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed in January just as President Joe Biden was set to visit to discuss infrastructure improvements.
$45M for New Trails Grants Included in Federal Funding Deal
Cycling and pedestrian advocates had pressed for more, but say the money included in the legislation would be a good start.
How states integrate GIS and elections
Despite accelerated timelines and lack of GIS-trained staff, states have geocoded voter addresses, assigned voters to newly redrawn precincts and improved transparency for voters and elections officials.
County streamlines business taxes, licensing
Clark County, Nevada, will be able to issue a consolidated tax invoice for its businesses, automate workflows and seamlessly review licensing applications.
$600M Slated for Jackson Water in Massive Federal Spending Bill
President Biden declared a state of emergency this summer in the most affected areas of the Mississippi city, where its water system is plagued with numerous problems.
Broadband map challenges underway despite ‘flawed’ process
Filing challenges is onerous and relies too much on crowdsourced data, observers say.
Machine learning digs into states’ archives
Amid growing backlogs of archival data, states are turning to machine learning to streamline records management.
Nearly 30 Years After the ADA, Transit Agencies Awarded Federal Money to Make Stations More Accessible
New York, which has by far the most stations that are not easily accessible to people with disabilities, was awarded the most grant money.
How one state pays down technical debt
Colorado made reducing tech debt its top “Wildly Important Goal” because it presents security, customer experience and workforce risks and impedes digital transformation.
How the Infrastructure Act Aims to Take On Digital Discrimination
The FCC is considering adopting a set of recommendations for state and local governments that would address disparities in broadband service.
EVs, Building Emissions Among Biden’s Sustainable Energy Priorities
Public and private sector leaders discussed the first steps to overhauling the nation’s infrastructure in pursuit of a sustainable future.
States turn to tech to replace retiring employees
The Florida Department of Management Services is one agency looking to new technologies to help deal with the retirements of key staffers.
How states can fill the tech workforce gap
As state and local governments try to fill thousands of vacant tech jobs, one expert said agencies should appeal to younger workers’ desire for meaningful work and flexibility.
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