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States and cities are moving to make virtual hearings permanent
In the nation's statehouses and city halls, officials want remote meetings to outlast the Covid-19 crisis. Disability advocates are among those who support the idea.…
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This is who will draft Chula Vista’s policy on technology and privacy
Twelve people with backgrounds in technology, privacy advocacy and civil rights gathered Monday in Chula Vista for their first meeting as the new board tasked with creating a citywide technology…
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New 311 app allows Columbus residents to file complaints and get return notices
The city of Columbus, Ohio has unveiled a new 311 app on which residents can file service requests and complaints about junk cars, blighted houses, potholes, snow removal, missed trash pickups,…
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Fort Worth City Council Unanimously Approves $74 Million Police Technology Contract
The Fort Worth, Texas Police Department will spend $74.2 million during the next 12 years on tasers, body cameras, license plate readers and other equipment after the city council unanimously…
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Fort Worth is the first city in the U.S. to mine bitcoin, and will run mining rigs out of city hall
Fort Worth, Texas, is now the first city government in the United States to mine bitcoin — and in an almost poetic devotion to the initiative, Mayor Mattie Parker oversaw the construction of a small…
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New tech to the rescue after influx of 911 butt dials from Kings Island
Warren County, Ohio is using new 911 screening technology after receiving an influx of accidental emergency calls from Kings Island visitors. In the Mason amusement park's opening weekend alone,…
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Grant County hopes free internet will convince higher-tech workers to stick around
Rural communities in Oregon are experimenting with new approaches to keep people from leaving. One Grant County experiment: Internet cafes. Ryne Smith sits in front of a computer at Grant County’s…
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When it Comes to Developing Tech Leadership, Credentials Matter
According to CompTIA’s recently released State of the Tech Workforce report, there will be 8.9 million net tech employment jobs in 2022 in the U.S. And there is no retreat in tech job growth for the…
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City of Oakland Appoints Tony Batalla as New Chief Information Officer
Oakland, CA – Oakland City Administrator Ed Reiskin today announced the appointment of Mr. Anton “Tony” Batalla as the City’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective May 2. In this role, Mr.…
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The Pros and Cons of Cybersecurity Insurance for Municipalities
Local agencies face many challenges in procuring insurance against cyberattacks. But while it can mitigate risk, agencies shouldn’t treat insurance as a bailout fund.…
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Governments stand to benefit from ‘metaverse’ and its associated technologies
Ever since Facebook became Meta, the “metaverse”—a term coined in the early 1990s referring to a network of virtual three-dimensional worlds—has been a hot topic of conversation online,…
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City banks on new tech to meet climate goals
Palo Alto, California faces a tough road ahead to meeting its climate change goals, but Mayor Pat Burt believes the city can still achieve its objective of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by…
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How Cities are Tapping Federal Aid to Make Major Tech Upgrades
Some of the spending is geared towards adding online access to services like building permits and dog licenses. Other investments focus on areas like remote meetings and cybersecurity.…
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New cybersecurity bill authorizes DHS to ramp up incident response efforts nationwide
The Department of Homeland Security will soon be able to work with the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium to ramp up its cybersecurity preparedness and incident response initiatives…
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911 calls in Lee County, FL receive a technology upgrade
Effective immediately, residents and visitors can expect a more responsive 911 service due to an upgrade of Next Generation 911 technology. Now, first responders will be able to quickly locate the…
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The future of open city streets could start with smarter traffic lights
To realize a vision of bustling city streets shared safely and equitably among cars, bikes, buses, and pedestrians, one Pittsburgh company is focused on reinventing the humble traffic light.…
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Robots enlisted for public safety missions
Public safety organizations are introducing robots to help with situational awareness, disaster response and remote patrol. Just this week, the Los Angeles Police Department used a bomb disposal…
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After Bitcoin 2022, Miami’s mayor stands by pro-crypto vision
MIAMI – During This Week In South Florida on Sunday, Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez said cryptocurrencies continue to present big opportunities for the city,…
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City leans into metrics to boost services delivery, cut ‘time tax’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on April 6 the release of the Dynamic Mayor’s Management Report, a digital version of the twice-yearly MMR that will now provide up-to-date metrics on city…
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Santiago Garces Appointed New CIO; Julia Gutierrez Named Chief Digital Officer
Boston, Massachusetts-- Mayor Michelle Wu announced today two new senior City of Boston technology leaders. The Mayor appointed Santiago Garces as the Chief Information Officer,…
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Mayor, City, Business, and Community Leaders Announce New Ways for Residents and Businesses to Partner with the City to Improve Safety
CHICAGO—Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Chicago Police Superintendent David O. Brown, and Community Safety Coordination Center (CSCC) Chief Coordination Officer Tamara Mahal announce new City-led…
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CITY OF CHARLOTTE AND TINY MILE TO TEST ROBOTS FOR COFFEE DELIVERY TO REDUCE TRAFFIC AND CARBON EMISSIONS
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 1, 2022) –The City of Charlotte on Friday announced a partnership with Tiny Mile to test a robotic coffee delivery service in Plaza Midwood.…
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COMMENTARY - Municipal broadband: Using today’s technology to support your community’s future
Amidst the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing that remains constant is your community’s need to stay connected. But stay-at-home, work-from-home and learn-from-home measures have…
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Ransomware is 'straining' local government services, FBI says
Ransomware actors continue to stress local government organizations by causing disruptions to utilities and critical public services, according to an advisory issued this week by the FBI.…
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County unveils device to detect drugs at jail
WHITESTOWN, N.Y. — A new, portable drug detection device will be used at the Oneida County Jail to test within seconds for narcotics coming in through inmate mail. Sheriff Robert M.…
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