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Interactive overdose map visualizes evolving public health crisis
August 24, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsFentanyl remains the driving force behind waves of death in Wisconsin communities.
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A new US data privacy bill aims to give you more control over information collected about you – and make businesses change how they handle data
| News, CybersecurityThe American Data and Privacy Protection Act cracks down on the loose data protection regulations within the U.S., limiting certain types of personal information that major companies may collect.
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Agencies are still wrangling over death data
| News, Data & AnalyticsInformation about deaths is a key part of administering programs like Social Security, but how data is collected and shared comes with questions.
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Broadband gains still leave some behind, report says
August 23, 2022 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureDespite progress and the promise of more investment, the Fiber Broadband Association said work lies ahead to get low-income and rural areas connected.
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Extending broadband from anchor institutions can reduce the homework gap
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureA 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.
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County assessor’s code repository powers transparent government
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureCook County, Illinois, Assessor’s Office moved paper-based and siloed property assessment records to the GitLab DevOps platform where developers now post data and code to a public-facing repository.
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Mobile app aims to reduce work zone-related crashes
| News, Public SafetyFlorida is testing the Lane Closure Notification System, which allows highway workers to send notices of traffic changes to navigation services like Waze.
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DHS commits to better intel sharing with law enforcement, points to mobile app
| News, Emerging TechWhether the department has increased information sharing with government partners is unclear, but—either way—the quality is just not there, according to DHS’ Office of the Inspector General.
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Two tribes receive $50M to boost internet access
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureTribes in Mississippi and Oklahoma will build out fiber networks under the NTIA’s Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program.
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New report warns of growing ‘data divide’
| News, Data & AnalyticsThe Center for Data Innovation says a lack of collection and use of data across demographics is leading to disparities in access to critical services.