COMMUNITY & LOCAL GOV NEWS
JUNE 30, 2020

What’s New in Civic Tech: Weighing Data Reuse for COVID-19
Plus, Philadelphia groups launch digital equity helplines, experts issue a report on the IT components of Philadelphia’s new payroll system, and local stakeholders call for additional federal support of disrupted Census. READ MORE

DIGITAL CITIES SURVEY 2020
Call for Entries Digital Cities Survey 2020
The Center for Digital Government invites all U.S. cities to participate in the Digital Cities Survey. Get recognized for your achievements, including your COVID-19 response efforts!
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Social Justice, Broadband Top Priorities for Smart Cities
Smart city leaders from Houston, New Orleans and Columbus, Ohio, discussed their vision for tomorrow's cities following widespread disruptions brought on by the pandemic, economic hardships and social unrest. READ MORE

Study Compares Urban Quality of Life and COVID-19 Rates
Researchers at the University of Chicago explore a local application of the Human Development Index, looking at rates of COVID-19 across neighborhoods and how that can inform public-sector decision-making. READ MORE

Newark, N.J., CIO Steve Emanuel to Bow Out of City Service
The IT veteran and former New Jersey state CIO said a new private-sector role with a large technology company will have him working alongside state and local government on enterprise projects. READ MORE

GOV EXPERIENCE AWARDS
Call for Nominations: Government Experience Awards 2020
The Center for Digital Government invites all U.S. state and local governments to participate in the Government Experience Awards. Get recognized for your improved experience of government, including your COVID-19 efforts!
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Calls Grow for Better Online Learning in Los Angeles Schools

Tucson, Ariz., Residents Worry Telemedicine May Disappear

Crisis Boosts Demand for Kentucky Municipal Broadband

Florida Police Embrace Facial Recognition Despite Pushback

Privacy, Tech Issues Hinder COVID-19 Tracking Apps

Citizens Sue Vallejo, Calif., Over Cell Site Simulator

San Diego City Council Plans to Make Major Tech Upgrades

Minneapolis Council to Vote on Allowing Return of Scooters

Virtual Reality to Help Train Palm Beach, Fla., Police

Self-Driving Car Startup Argo AI Expands in Pittsburgh

Indiana Police Department Plans for Body Camera Program

Pittsburgh Officials Tout Silent Alarm for First Responders

Michigan Man Battles ‘Flawed’ Facial Recognition Technology

Amid Challenge, Washington Schools Made Remote Learning Work

Virginia Hospitals Report Surge in Telemedicine Use

Maui Planning Commission OKs Emergency Comms Tower

Duncannon, Pa., Bolsters Cybersecurity After Ransomware Attack

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Social Distancing Inspires New Digital Literacy Strategies

Keizer, Ore., Pays $48,000 to Hackers After Ransomware Attack

Federal Broadband Policy Often Ignores Communities of Color

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Paper: Hear and Be Heard with Advanced Delegate Microphone Solutions

Paper: Business as Usual: Maintaining Government Operations During Disruption

Paper: Six MUST DOs for a Successful Wi-Fi 6 Migration

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