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County tests feasibility of 3D-printed affordable housing
October 24, 2023 | News, Emerging TechSanta Barbara County is using a state grant to 3D-print an affordable home in what it hopes will be a demonstration project other communities can learn from.
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Cops want guns off the streets. But are buyback programs the way?
| News, ManagementSome observers say buyback programs are ineffective at best and can sometimes detract from other violence prevention efforts.
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Farm groups, weather and climate watchers pitch state funding for network of weather stations
| News, ManagementThe Nebraska Mesonet system, once the envy of the nation, has fallen on hard times because of uncertain funding/
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31 communities tapped as innovation hub finalists
October 23, 2023 | News, Emerging TechThe Biden administration expects the innovation hubs to spur scientific and technological innovation in communities across the country, including small and rural areas and those with historically underserved populations.
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Drones spot energy leaks to boost building efficiency
| News, InfrastructureNew York City is exploring how drones equipped with thermal cameras and lidar can better identify flaws in exterior walls and roofs that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Cloud adoption essential, but still challenging
| News, Digital GovernmentPittsburgh has racked up some early successes with its cloud migration, but a combination of limited finances, technical debt and the need to educate employees slows progress.
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Using opioid settlement cash for police gear like squad cars and scanners sparks debate
| News, FinanceAs state and local governments figure out how to spend more than $50 billion from opioid settlement cash, officials must balance how to allocate funds for competing interests such as drug addiction treatment and enhanced police tech.
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Ending the deepfake threat to elections before it starts
| News, Emerging TechOfficials try to get ahead of misinformation created by AI before the 2024 elections.
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How one city opened access to cross-department data
June 30, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureTacoma, Washington, is using Snowflake’s Data Cloud to bridge information silos across its 25 departments and improve reporting.
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States scramble for solutions to curb rising wrong-way crashes
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureAll over the country, states are looking for ways to reverse the trend, often relying on new technology to do so.