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Satellites zoom in on cities’ hottest neighborhoods to help combat the urban heat island effect
June 15, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsSatellite and population data can help cities created detailed heat maps so they can prepare for and respond to risks associated with extreme heat, a top weather-related killer.
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3 ways governments can regain citizens’ trust
June 14, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsTransparency, efficiency and accountability are the key ingredients to rebuilding confidence.
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Data tools help root out social services fraud
June 13, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsData modeling, analytics and visualizations are helping the Texas HHS inspector general detect and prevent fraud, waste and abuse within state programs.
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Replacing lead pipes first depends on being able to find them
June 09, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsOhio is helping communities locate, remove and replace toxic lead pipes.
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Connected vehicle, infrastructure data drives roadway safety
June 08, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsCity planners will soon be able to share and validate digital models of traffic conditions with the help of an open-source tool that collects data from connected vehicles and infrastructure sensors.
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GAO tags unemployment insurance as ‘high risk’
| News, Data & AnalyticsThe government watchdog says more than $78 billion in improper unemployment insurance payments were made in fiscal year 2021, and cited fraud, poor customer service, inequitable access, legacy tech and staffing shortages as key drivers of failure.
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6 ways technology can streamline public records requests
June 03, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsAgencies are relying on technology to simplify and streamline their public records request process and, as a second-order effect, increase constituents’ confidence in their governing bodies.
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FEMA leans into data science to ensure equitable disaster aid distribution
| News, Data & AnalyticsMany federal datasets are not disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, disability, income, veteran status or other demographics, limiting the agency's efforts to measure and advance equity.
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USDA launches outreach project for key nutrition program
June 02, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsThe WIC program struggles with participation and retention rates, but a new push is afoot to identify eligible recipients.
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Getting ahead of the next pandemic
June 01, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsNew York City’s Pandemic Response Institute will collect data and leverage computer models to develop locally tailored health solutions to prepare for, respond to and recover from future health crises.