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California voters have the opportunity to vote in March on a $15 billion school bond, the largest in state history. Many believe it’s a good investment in future education, but others question the long-term payment plan.
Originally, analysis predicted that the General Assembly would cut state income tax by $550 million, but that number has since been updated. “Regaining the state’s fiscal footing will allow for investments in the future.”
Driverless cars and trucks could provide many benefits, from safer highways to improved mobility, but widespread adoption could shrink the vehicle-related revenue streams that states rely on.
California is working to consolidate all of its geographical data, with the longer-term goal of providing a central portal for everything. It's a chance to enrich governmental collaboration.
Carroll County is just one county with drone laws that conflict with the state of Maryland’s laws, and nobody knows which ones to follow. If the laws aren’t sorted out, local governments could struggle in legal battles.
The state wants to create a workforce that can support the growing number of financial service employers; Florida State College’s grant will help move them toward that goal. Officials hope this will keep tech talent in the state.
In December the Connecticut DMV issued the needed approval to Tesla, allowing it to lease vehicles in the state. Officials and residents alike are pleased with the change and “applaud Tesla for its persistence.”
Health-care apps are changing the way many people interact with medical providers. While the health-care industry is trying to be more consumer friendly, many don’t think apps deliver the same quality of care.
The high-speed line that will run through the state is now estimated to cost $80.3 billion and still plans to meet the federal deadline of laying track by 2022. “We don’t think that now is the time to turn back.”
The newest generation in wireless networking represents a major boost in both capacity and speed, opening the door to transformative public services. But the technology is both costly and controversial even as states and localities begin to legislate and regulate around 5G.
The Los Angeles Fire Department is spending $1.2 million for an electric fire truck, which will be able to run for two hours on electric power before using diesel. The fire engine will hit the streets next year.
Kingsburg, Calif., expects to build a call center for the newly merged T-mobile, Sprint company that foresees employing more than 1,000 people. The center hopes to be fully staffed and operational by 2022.
Madison, Wis., proposed an ordinance that would make electric vehicle (EV) charging stations easier to install and, by extension, encourage more residents to buy EVs. “It’s an investment in the future.”
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration approved deployment of 5,000 driverless, electric delivery vehicles on California streets, reviving debate in Congress over need for regulation of autonomous transportation.
Big tech companies like Amazon and Apple are building Culver City, Calif., into a media hub and the city is wondering if the business tax needs a fresh look. While a tax bump would increase revenues, it raises the risk that some businesses would leave.
It gets harder from here. Getting modernization efforts right and avoiding project failures requires that the people at the top of an organization feel comfortable with technology.
It shouldn't be just for announcing meetings, holiday office closures or road construction. Local governments should see platforms like Twitter and Facebook as powerful tools for building community, not just posting city hall selfies.
Once hailed for innovation and transformation, the tech industry is in the midst of a backlash. With growing public concern over privacy and the threat to existing jobs, expect to see more government regulation.
Stamford, Conn., began using an electronic vehicle-immobilization device, ‘Smart Boot,’ a year ago to make drivers pay for their parking tickets. Since implementation, there has been a drastic increase in payments.
Louisiana has been the target of several cyberattacks over the past few months and the state has worked urgently to figure out how to protect itself. Measures may go beyond stronger cybersecurity systems.
Clearview AI stands apart from other facial recognition companies because it pulls photos from commercial sites, like Facebook and Twitter, for its image database. Some are concerned by the company’s access.
Seattle University is offering a free, online class for public leaders to explore ethics in AI, impacts of AI on the workforce, and how the technology might best be regulated. The class is part of a Microsoft initiative.
A new study details dramatic economic benefits and large cuts in carbon emissions for California from the impact of electric vehicles over the next 10 years. Other states can profit from the lessons learned.
What started off as a wrong turn has turned into a home and career for Chris Cabaldon. Through innovation and risk, he has been able to help change West Sacramento into the thriving community it is today.
Chula Vista, Calif., has been using drones to help its police, and the results have been positive. The drones are only used for 911 calls, not general surveillance, and the department is transparent in disclosing its data use.
Officials gathered in Manchester, N.H., to discuss the possible, positive implications of technology in the workforce. Technology can be a net gain for the workforce, as long as we ensure it doesn’t widen economic gaps.
While 5G is supposed to be revolutionary when it comes to the telecommunications industry, it might have negative impacts on community life. From aesthetics to health, community concerns are driving the push back against 5G.
Cybercriminals are targeting the often outdated security precautions of state and local governments as evidenced by the increasing rates of ransomware attacks. Experts caution they’ll only stop once cybersecurity measures get better at the local level.
With electronic voting and vote-counting machines susceptible to hacking, paper ballots ensure recounts are possible – and accurate.
At the Public Sector CIO Academy, experts from the public and private sectors provided insight into what IT leaders need to think about when considering data collection and sharing aimed at benefiting residents' lives.
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