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Emerging Tech
3D-printed homes save time, money, state pilot shows
A potential solution to Virginia’s housing shortage comes from the nozzle of a 3D printer.
Public Safety
Digital floor plans of schools can speed emergency response
Providing first responders with a digitized map of school buildings may result in quicker response times and less confusion during crises.
Emerging Tech
Smart tactics for introducing technology to a skeptical community
Education and engagement can get residents and local leaders on board with new projects, experts suggest.
Data & Analytics
A strategy for ethical, responsible release of public data
Agencies must balance access and privacy when deciding which data should be made public and how, according to a recent report.
Public Safety
Audit reveals why city’s efforts to curb homelessness fall short
Oakland, California, doesn’t have the data to tell if it’s making any progress on reducing homelessness, a new audit shows.
Data & Analytics
Dashboard showcases local-level census data
Data Explorer allows city officials and residents in Takoma Park, Maryland, to explore detailed demographic data on their community.
Cloud & Infrastructure
NTIA updates broadband funding site
The changes will help state, local and tribal governments tap into federal funding opportunities to expand and improve internet access within their communities.
Data & Analytics
Charm City steps up digital initiatives
Baltimore aims to improve delivery of core city services and bring the city in line with established best practices in civic technology.
Public Safety
Crash data analysis gets $1M infusion
Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles will use the funding to improve reporting on commercial motor vehicle accidents.
Data & Analytics
How integrated city data ensures social services delivery
Philadelphia’s Office of Integrated Data for Evidence and Action has been analyzing cross-program data to improve outreach to residents who qualify for assistance but have not applied.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Digital divide: Tribal communities undercounted, underserved
Gaps in digital access and poor data quality disproportionately affect already underserved native communities, one expert says.
Data & Analytics
State pulls in $9M to improve public safety, justice IT systems
The funds will help West Virginia modernize IT systems and improve back-end services that will help protect the public.
Data & Analytics
States build on COVID lessons for monkeypox tracking
As case levels rise, states are reporting more demographic data.
Data & Analytics
Child abuse risk analysis tool flags families that need enhanced social services
By providing supervisors with data on children at risk early in the assessment process, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services can better respond to family crises.
Data & Analytics
NASCIO selects 31 finalists for state IT recognition awards
States nominated their IT success stories, detailing how they improved government operations through IT modernization and business process innovations.
Emerging Tech
Autonomous receiver tracks fish to improve hydropower dam operations
The underwater autonomous receiver uploads tracking data from tagged salmon to the cloud in near real-time to help hydroelectric plant operators know when, where and how many fish are expected to pass through dams.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Extending broadband from anchor institutions can reduce the homework gap
A new study finds that implementing wireless broadband networks “to-and-through” anchor institutions is often the most effective option for connecting students and underserved households.
Public Safety
Mobile app aims to reduce work zone-related crashes
Florida is testing the Lane Closure Notification System, which allows highway workers to send notices of traffic changes to navigation services like Waze.
Public Safety
USDOT awards funding for tech infusion to transit, highway systems
More than a dozen cities and states received funds for intelligent transportation programs that promote safety, improve access and reduce congestion.
Cybersecurity