We need to finally complete a national spatial data infrastructure
We need a national method for coordinating policies, data, tech and resources for supporting geospatial data sharing and application.
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Baltimore uses AI to find and tear down abandoned buildings
Baltimore Chief Data Officer Justin Elszasz said a deadly January 2022 fire prompted the use of AI to review the safety of vacant buildings.
Beeck Center, NGA invite states for second cohort of Data Labs projects
Beeck Center and the National Governors Association have opened applications to states for the second cohort of Data Labs projects.
Cloud driving greater data efficiency, state officials say
Cloud migration has helped agencies in Virginia and Maryland to more efficiently and securely manage large data sets.
North Carolina expands medical record access to improve prison care
Clinical staff at North Carolina prisons will gain access to prisoners’ health records, enabling them to provide the right care more quickly.
How data analytics helped a California police department shave a year off an investigation
Law enforcement agencies are discovering how Splunk’s data analytics platform can fast-track digital investigations, according to a new report.
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Eight states awarded for data-driven policymaking
Results for America and the National Governors Association named eight states they think are best at using evidence-based practices.
‘National Accuracy Clearinghouse’ for SNAP data could challenge some states, local governments
The National Accuracy Clearinghouse has been a long time coming, but it may pose challenges to states and counties with few staff.
Houston launches financial transparency initiative
Houston, we have open budget data!
Data & Analytics — A StateScoop & EdScoop Special Report
Data and analytics are growing in influence in the public sector as more organizations seek concrete answers to their most difficult policy questions.