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Remaking government to meet the moment
April 18, 2022 | News, Emerging TechThe future of government service delivery will depend on growing customer experience skills at the state level, Healthcare.gov alum and founder of New America’s New Practice Lab Tara Dawson McGuinness said.
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States get extension to wind down pandemic benefits
| News, State & LocalEven with the 90-day extension to the public health emergency, states must still reevaluate which of the 80 million aid recipients still qualify for benefits and construct safety nets for those who don't.
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Texas boosts local cyber response with regional security operations center
| News, CybersecurityTexas Department of Information Resources and Angelo State University will deliver “boots on the ground” cyber support for local governments.
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CISA details cyber incident reporting for infrastructure operators
| News, CybersecurityCISA wants critical infrastructure partners to report information on repeated attempts to gain unauthorized access to systems, malicious code and ransomware.
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States look to VR for workforce development
April 15, 2022 | News, Emerging TechAlabama and Arkansas have been using virtual reality to familiarize potential workers with entry-level skills.
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Traffic safety tech curbs pedestrian-related accidents
| News, Emerging TechTwo new tools will make the streets of Bellevue, Washington, safer by increasing the time pedestrians have at crosswalks and better identifying multi-modal traffic at intersections.
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Streetlights leverage digital infrastructure for smart city apps
| News, Emerging TechCities are using internet-connected poles to support 5G access, energy efficiency, climate-related data collection and electric vehicle charging.
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How cities are tapping federal aid to make major tech upgrades
| News, State & LocalSome local officials say setting aside ARPA funds for computers, software and other equipment to make government more efficient and accessible is one of the best ways to use the historic infusion of federal money.
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Advancing public safety by protecting critical infrastructure
| News, Public SafetyIntegrated and collaborative systems improve situational awareness and help responders quickly detect and contain threats.
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How did public transportation affect COVID’s spread?
| News, State & LocalWith data from the Federal Highway Administration’s National Household Travel Survey, researchers examined how mobility patterns in 52 of the largest metro areas affected the spread of COVID.