Philadelphia still 15 years out from fully modernized traffic system
Despite more than a decade of work, Philadelphia says it's still at least 15 years out from fully modernizing its traffic control system.
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With potentially historic El Niño looming, California reopens State Operations Center with new disaster intelligence satellite capability
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has forecasted a 75% chance that this year’s El Niño will become a historic event, increasing the risk of high tide…
CAL FIRE creates new unit to test emerging wildfire technology
The state agency’s new Fire Innovation Unit will bring firefighters, IT specialists and researchers together to test whether emerging tools can address operational gaps and improve safety…
New Wyoming helibase brings wildfire aviation, IT modernization under one roof
The new facility replaces a remote aviation base with state network access, specialized aircraft rescue capabilities and space to house helicopters and air tankers closer to wildfire…
Charlottesville reflects on delayed cloud migration after years of ERP challenges
The city, which was plagued by staff turnover following the deadly 2017 white supremacist rally, upgraded its back-office hub one year ago.
NYC tests electric construction equipment at city worksites
A new pilot will test six pieces of zero-emission construction equipment in Queens and Staten Island, with findings expected to inform the city’s next climate plan.
Maryland turns to civic tech to prepare for Medicaid changes
The partnership will focus on redesigning member notices, simplifying applications and mapping caseworker processes to identify repetitive tasks that could be automated or streamlined.
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Code for America gets Google funding to expand AI tax assistance
The funding will support an AI-powered document screening tool for GetYourRefund, Code for America’s virtual tax-filing service.
Federal grants target fingerprinting, licensing upgrades in child welfare systems
The latest grants from the Administration for Children and Families aim to help modernize background check systems to speed foster family licensing and child placements.
Nebraska launches new voter registration system ahead of 2026 midterms
The modernization effort comes as election officials across the country face pressure to update election systems while maintaining reliable and secure voting processes.
U.S. Digital Response’s roadmap for better government digital services
Keith Wilson, a talent engagement manager at the U.S. Digital Response, discusses the organization’s new Digital Service Toolkit and the evolution of digital service teams in state…