Plus, governments are paying more during ransomware attacks and more...

Digital Communities
COMMUNITY & LOCAL GOV NEWS
MARCH 12, 2020

State, Local Gov Coalition Urges Fed Broadband Investment
Several of the most prominent membership organizations for state and local government leaders have united in support of an effort to urge federal decision-makers to invest in broadband infrastructure. READ MORE

Local Governments, Google Band Together to Fix 311
To cut down on the number of non-emergency calls to 911 and boost public awareness, a group of local governments and search engine giant Google have partnered up to create National 311 Day. READ MORE 

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MORE HEADLINES

Governments Are Paying Increasingly High Ransoms, Study Says
A new report from Deloitte highlights the degree to which state and local governments are being targeted by ransomware attacks. These attacks prove profitable for hackers, who are increasingly having their demands met. READ MORE 

South Bend, Ind., Mobility Pilot Expands After Successes
The Commuters Trust program, which blends transit, ride-hailing and carpooling into a suite of transportation options for commuters, is expanding after early successes building partnerships with local employers. READ MORE

Subscription-Based Ride-Hailing Takes Root in California
A new service geared toward closing first-mile-last-mile gaps for commuters was announced in Sacramento and Davis, Calif., last week. Officials say their vehicles will also collect data for autonomous advancements. READ MORE

MORE HEADLINES

Goshen, Ind., Police Get OK to Use Intel-Sharing Platform

Uber Resumes Self-Drive Car Tests in San Francisco

Port of Seattle Moves to Implement Facial Recognition Tech

Census Invitations Aim to Reduce Suspicion, Improve Response

Robocall Campaign Spreads Election Disinformation in Idaho

Pilot Program Helps 911 Callers with Mental Health Concerns

Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Continues Search for New IT Leader

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Beyond the Hype: A Guide for the Intelligent Use of AI

Redefining How CIOs and CISOs Should Approach Cybersecurity in the Future

Future of Work: Recruiting and Retaining Employees in the Government IT Workforce

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