News Deadline extended for nominations for 2023 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards 30th October 2023 The deadline for nominations for the 2023 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards has been extended to November 2. Since 2004, the Crown Communities awards have recognized government projects with long-term implications for a city/county/municipality and its constituents. Nominees can cover the gamut of government projects from water supply to […]
Article Before buying new systems, agencies need to ask themselves a few probing questions 26th October 2023 As they buy technology, cities and counties should first determine that they clearly understand the internal challenges they’re trying to solve with the proposed system, says Geoff Mroz, director of digital strategy at San Jose, Calif.-based multinational computer software company Adobe. The firm offers a Creative Cloud All Apps package that is the ultimate creative […]
News Economic Development Administration designates 31 tech hubs to jump start manufacturing, development 25th October 2023 These days, technology allows someone to connect with another living on the other side of the world with a click of a button. Efficiencies in the transportation sector let businesses sell products and interact with customers who are in a different time zone. It’s a global economy—one the Biden-Harris administration is looking to be more […]
Article Technology and collaboration are key for keeping federal buildings safe and secure 25th October 2023 As threats to government officials and federal buildings persist, technology has become a critical tool for emergency mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts. Considering the security breaches that have happened in recent years, federal agencies, in collaboration with state and local partners, are re-evaluating their current technologies and processes, and devising new strategies to ensure […]
News U.S. energy department announces $7B for seven regional hubs to advance hydrogen technology 18th October 2023 The U.S. Department of Energy announced Friday a $7 billion initiative to build seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs—as a way to accelerate commercial-scale deployment of low-cost, clean hydrogen, which can be produced with zero or near-zero carbon emissions. “Unlocking the full potential of hydrogen—a versatile fuel that can be made from almost any energy resource […]
News NYC announces artificial intelligence adoption framework, AI chatbot pilot 17th October 2023 Artificial intelligence (AI) has made headlines in recent months for both its potential to advance humanity and for its possible pitfalls. From automation and chatbots to self-driving cars and facial recognition, artificial intelligence is poised to fundamentally change the way American cities and counties operate. New York City on Monday became the first major American […]
News Report: Turbines off the West Coast could ‘potentially triple’ Pacific Northwest’s wind power capability 16th October 2023 Climate change is continuously changing the environmental realities of cities and counties across the United States. Local governments and public administrators are working hard to mitigate the long-term impacts by electrifying the grid. A new report from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory analyzes the potential of one of these green energy solutions—offshore wind energy production, […]
News Making public transit accessible, safe and convenient is a ‘primary focus’ of Seattle’s new Climate Change Response Framework 13th October 2023 As administrators of American cities work to meet climate-related fossil fuel reduction goals, creating a longterm roadmap is a critical first step. Seattle, Wash. is the latest city to do so with the creation this month of its Climate Change Response Framework (CCRF). “This framework acts as a critical input into the Seattle Transportation Plan […]
Article Cyber insecurity, AI and the rise of the CISO 11th October 2023 October is Cybersecurity Awareness month, and a time to reflect on what is new. Based on the Public Technology Institute’s (PTI) latest Cyber Survey of Cities and Counties, it comes as no surprise that cyber security once again tops the list of concerns. This year we find the threat landscape with increased dread as cyberattacks […]
Article Cities and counties need to prepare for broadband construction as BEAD monies flow to the public sector 6th October 2023 More funding is coming online to expand broadband access in the United States. Broadband, which is the transmission of wide bandwidth data over a high-speed internet connection, is getting a boost from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The legislation set up the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program, which provides $42.45 billion […]
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020
