Multiagency system tracks student progress from pre-K through employment
California’s Cradle-to-Career Data System aims to track student outcomes and show the relationships between education, workforce training, social services and employment.
School bus Wi-Fi qualifies for E-Rate, FCC chair says
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said broadband on school buses has been especially helpful in closing the homework gap.
Signals Along 'Smart Spines' Optimize Traffic Flow
With artificial intelligence-powered adaptive signaling technology at nearly 150 city intersections, Pittsburgh plans to improve traffic flow and reduce idling times for buses.
How moving HR, finance to the cloud raised city efficiency, security
When Tampa moved its human capital management and enterprise resource planning to the Oracle cloud, it removed data silos across departments and boosted IT security.
County completes 5-year telecom modernization
The VOIP upgrade allows Cook County to consolidate its telecommunications and data infrastructure.
Signals along 'Smart Spines' optimize traffic flow
With AI-powered adaptive signaling technology at nearly 150 city intersections, Pittsburgh plans to improve traffic flow and reduce idling times for buses.
Internet Service Essentially Free for Millions Under New Biden Program
With a discount already in place, 20 companies have agreed to offer service for $30 a month. Advocacy groups are hoping states will adopt similar pricing requirements.
Freight Advocates Push for a Share of $18B in Grant Funding
They’re urging the Biden administration to factor in their priorities when distributing money from the new infrastructure law for ports, railways and “megaprojects.”
FirstNet boosts in-building coverage
A new investment in the responder network will facilitate one of the most desired improvements.
Cloud authorization ecosystem to expand, StateRAMP predicts
To meet demand for cloud security validations, the State Risk and Authorization Management Program is working to increase standardization and create bidirectional relationships with other security frameworks for criminal justice, tax or health data.
NJ combats vehicle theft with license plate readers
New Jersey will expand its network of high-speed automated cameras to crack down on record numbers of stolen cars.
White House Wants to Ensure Good Stewardship of Infrastructure Funds
New guidance directs agencies on implementation of the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Driverless Vehicles Are Finally Hitting City Streets
In San Francisco, people can now catch rides in cars without anybody behind the wheel. But as the technology spreads, are regulators ready?
Pushing the envelope on drones for indoor emergency response
Participants in NIST’s First Responder UAS Indoor Challenge will design, build and fly a cost-effective, easily flyable drone solution to help search and rescue teams gain better situational awareness prior to entering a building.
6 Million in California Faced With Sharp Restrictions on Water Use
Drought is draining reservoirs, again. “This is a crisis” said one official, adding: “We cannot afford green lawns.”
AWS launches digital twin service
The IoT TwinMaker service integrates data from multiple sources and creates a knowledge graph that connects data sources to virtual replicas of physical systems to accurately model real-world environments.
How Cities are Trying to Combat the Nation's Deadliest Weather Risk
Heat doesn’t get the same attention as hurricanes or wildfires, but city officials are paying more attention to it as hot temperatures become more common.
Federal Covid Aid is Funding a Pickleball Court Construction Boom
Pickleball is the nation's fastest growing sport and cities and towns are using money from the American Rescue Plan to build facilities for the legions of new players.
Why data centers call Virginia home
As the largest data center market in the world, Northern Virginia owes its No. 1 position to a rich history of high-speed connectivity and solid public/private partnerships.
States Experiment With Orange Highway Striping in Work Zones
It’s among the latest attempts to cut down on crashes in construction areas.
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