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The places seeing growth in the semiconductor sector so far
January 06, 2023 | News, Emerging TechWith a major federal push underway to boost production of microchips in the U.S., a trade group for the industry highlights over 40 major projects nationwide.
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State chief information officers are handling much more than just tech
November 08, 2022 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureIn state government, the role of the CIO has evolved to center on the business of IT, rather than the nuts and bolts of computers. It’s something that new governors will have to keep in mind.
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The basic questions bedeviling how states manage data
November 03, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsStates have tons of data. But much of it is redundant and it’s sometimes hard to know where it is stored, who can access it and how it can be used.
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How volunteers can support government cybersecurity
October 20, 2022 | News, CybersecurityMichigan was the first state to launch a volunteer cyber corps about a decade ago. The trend is catching on.
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How one state is trying to prevent a cybersecurity workforce shortage
October 12, 2022 | Cybersecurity, NewsThey’re moving ahead with a set of new programs and working closely with colleges and universities to get more people into a field where jobs can be tough to fill.
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Feds prepare to open new $500M program for transportation tech
September 16, 2022 | News, Emerging TechStates and localities are among those eligible for the grants, which are aimed at funding projects focused on innovations like autonomous vehicles and roadside sensors.
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Cities can apply for free monitoring of sewage for signs of monkeypox
August 09, 2022 | News, Public SafetyThe National League of Cities is accepting applications for the new program and will select 50 localities to participate. The initiative will build on efforts to track Covid-19 in wastewater.
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New data show a major gender gap in local government leadership
March 18, 2022 | News, State & LocalFewer than one in three top appointed local officials are women, according to the analysis. Curious how your state stacks up? Tools released with the research allow users to look at trends and comparisons across the country.