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How local leaders can make complex data understandable
June 06, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsAs governments strive for data-driven decisions, one expert breaks down how data stewards can make complex issues understandable and impactful for nonexperts.
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AI in the workplace: Local officials explore responsible use
June 02, 2023 | News, Emerging TechAs more governments experiment with artificial intelligence, local leaders are considering how to leverage AI’s benefits safely and responsibly.
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A closer look at ID verification across state benefits applications
May 31, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsThe Digital Benefits Network’s open dataset details the identity proofing requirements of 158 applications for benefits programs.
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Solving digital inequity with resident input
May 26, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe Golden State wants to hear from the public about their broadband connections and device accessibility to better understand how to address digital equity barriers.
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User-friendly data reporting helps one agency tackle hate acts
May 25, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsWhen hate incidents are underreported, victims are underserved. That’s why the California Civil Rights Department launched a phone- and web-based system for individuals to safely and securely report their experiences.
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Is the census still the only reliable population data source?
May 24, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsWhile the census is still the "gold standard" of data, state and local governments are exploring alternative sources to supplement missing or unrepresentative datasets, experts say.
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City greenlights autonomous vehicle testing for public transit
May 23, 2023 | News, Emerging TechPhoenix wants AV providers to test automated driving systems to help it make decisions about future public transit.
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How one city managed an IT staff consolidation
May 19, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureLessons from Seattle’s years-long effort to consolidate IT workers from different city departments into a single agency.
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How agencies can clean up criminal records to automate expungement
May 17, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsAutomatic record clearance is a growing priority for states as criminal records delay individuals’ ability to reenter society and fill open job slots.
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One city’s growing opioid crisis brings data-driven solutions to the front lines
May 15, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsTwo decades of overdose data helps the Baltimore City Health Department understand drug use trends to shape treatment programs.