| TOP HEADLINES Here's the Technology Government Needs in 2021
This year, $118.7 billion in technology spending is projected for state and local governments. Industry experts shared their projections during the annual Beyond the Beltway event, along with challenges facing the market. READ MORE Lawsuit Challenging L.A.’s Collection of Scooter Data Dismissed
A federal district court in southern California has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s collection of real-time trip data from shared mobility providers. READ MORE Agencies Use Census Messaging Lessons in Service of Vaccines
Illinois’ state government is one of several agencies taking a data and analytics-driven approach to messaging around COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts, similar to the same efforts for the U.S. Census. READ MORE Can Good Data Improve Policing and Prevent Excessive Force?
The police force of Durham, N.C., has teamed up with SAS Institute to create a data system that will put a spotlight on exemplary police work and reveal cases where officers may need training or counseling. READ MORE Future of 5G Is Under the Microscope at Georgia Incubator
The Curiosity Lab in Peachtree Corners, Ga., is looking at the future of connectivity through its new 5G incubator — a partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology, the city and telecommunications giant T-Mobile. READ MORE US Ignite Selects Three Cities for Augmented Reality Challenge
Three augmented reality projects have been awarded $20,000 each by US Ignite to develop projects that use AR technology to address city concerns like transportation, education or health care. READ MORE What’s New in Civic Tech: Sweeping COVID-19 Data Platform
Plus, Philadelphia announces new pilot projects that will be supported by the city’s innovation fund, the Harvard Kennedy School releases a new step-by-step RFP guide for local governments and more! READ MORE | 
