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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New Jersey announces new transit app, other tech upgrades as part of governor’s ‘Rapid Action Plan’
NJ Transit's new app is part of Gov. Mikie Sherrill's broader plan to improve the state's public transportation system.
‘Too-short’ timeline for Medicaid colliding with strained state eligibility systems, report claims
A report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says states need more time to comply with new Medicaid requirements under H.R.1.
FirstNet reauthorization bill would bring stability and risk, says former DHS official
A former DHS official said the FirstNet reauthorization bill approved by the House would bring stability to the public safety network, but warned that continuing to rely…
Bill in Vermont would divert nearly $10M from IT modernization fund
A cohort of opponents to legislation in Vermont said they're concerned that moving money away from IT would reverse the state's positive course on digital services for…
States are racing to update their ‘ex parte’ Medicaid systems. Should new technologies play a role?
As agencies brace for upticks in renewal volume and administrative complexity, some officials say they're making changes, but not planning to use any new technologies.
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Commerce Department strikes $2B FirstNet deal to boost 5G, reduce costs for public safety
The Department of Commerce struck a deal with AT&T that will put $1 billion of the firm's money into upgrades and reduce the government's costs by another…
House Energy and Commerce Committee approves FirstNet reauthorization
The House Energy and Commerce committee voted to reauthorize FirstNet, the public safety data communications network operated by AT&T.
Industry group urges Congress to fund next-generation 911 upgrades in national parks
The head of the National Emergency Number Association urged Congress to pass a bill that would advance work on next-generation 911 in national parks.
New Jersey governor’s proposed budget includes ‘significant’ IT upgrades
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has proposed a budget that aims to cut a structural deficit, while also spending on upgrades to IT systems that would aid…
Four states join federal tech initiative to improve foster care ratios
Oklahoma, Missouri, Louisiana and Tennessee are on performance improvement plans, designed to reduce the number of children entering foster care and make more homes available.
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