(Getty Images) Three cities are building a broadband speed-test app with Esri A new partnership through the National League of Cities' "Capstone Challenge" series aims to help communities find gaps in broadband coverage. Nov 2, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) Sponsored Leveraging data to help government agencies deliver a positive citizen experience A new report looks at how digital modernization trends and data management will drive key trends for improving citizen engagement in 2022. Nov 2, 2021 By StateScoop Staff
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks on Aug. 28 at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. (Shahar Azran / Getty Images) New York to serve broadband to 1.6 million people in next three years, de Blasio says New York City plans to invest $157 million into universal broadband by building publicly owned infrastructure and incentivizing ISPs to expand coverage. Nov 2, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Matt Harbicht / Getty Images / Tandem Diabetes Care) Six states win NGA grants to close digital skills gaps Hawaii, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island have been selected to join the NGA's Workforce Innovation Network. Nov 2, 2021 By Emily Bamforth
(Getty Images) North Dakota selects new statewide cyber chief Michael Gregg, the state's director of cyber operations, said he'll focus on the "basics" as North Dakota's top cybersecurity official. Nov 1, 2021 By Benjamin Freed
Will the world’s most sustainable city be built in the U.S.? The proposed city of Telosa could be a meaningful advance for planned communities in the United States. Nov 1, 2021 By Jonathan Reichental
(Getty Images) Portland, Ore., shares new tax system with its neighbors After launching a new tax platform, Portland officials said they immediately heard from neighboring agencies who wanted to use it, too. Nov 1, 2021 By Colin Wood