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Opioid prediction model gives state life-saving prep time
November 30, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsWest Virginia health officials can reliably forecast drug overdoses based on data from neighboring areas.
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A new use for dating apps: Chasing STIs
| News, Data & AnalyticsAs contact tracing for sexually transmitted infections becomes more difficult, some public health officials are resorting to dating apps to inform users that they may have been exposed to an STI.
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The next era of data-driven local government
November 28, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsCities and other localities are entering a new phase with how they incorporate data into decision-making.
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Online access, data improvements essential for 2030 census, cities say
November 23, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsIn a letter to the Census Bureau, the National League of Cities detailed common hurdles local governments faced during the 2020 census — and suggestions for improvements.
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Do’s and don’ts of data de-identification
November 21, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsData use standards and purpose-built software can help agencies protect individuals’ privacy while allowing for meaningful statistical analysis, NIST says.
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What the world would lose with the demise of Twitter: valuable eyewitness accounts and raw data on human behavior, as well as a habitat for trolls
November 18, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsTwitter provides open source intelligence, insights into human behavior and a way for people to connect with government.
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Urban climate lab makes holistic appraisal of resilience
November 17, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsThe Baltimore Social-Environmental Collaborative will integrate environmental, health and community response data to drive potential climate solutions that support equity and resilience.
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How data sharing revs up mobility decisions
November 16, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsWhat’s the expected usage for rural EV charging stations? A new data platform lets transportation managers predict energy savings for mobility programs from shared program data.
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How to reduce citizen harm from automated decision systems
| News, Data & AnalyticsFor agencies that use automated systems to inform decisions about schools, social services and medical treatment, it’s imperative that they’re using technology that protects data.
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These hyperlocal weather networks can help states face climate threats
November 15, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsThirty-eight states are building weather monitoring networks to collect localized data that helps identify weather extremes, preparing local leaders' responses to such events.