How to Cultivate High-Performing, Collaborative Teams
In state and local government, where the ability to deliver high-quality programs hinges on the close collaboration of teams across an organization.
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Augmenting Intelligence in State and Local Government
The biggest AI mistake that state and local governments make is focusing solely on its hazards, according to AI expert Alan R. Shark. He recommends an atmosphere of curiosity instead. “Let’s see what we can do.”
Don’t Trash This Place: The Trucks Are Watching
In Columbia, South Carolina, garbage trucks could become the eyes of the city’s Public Works Administration. Using a beautification grant, the city is testing a program that would outfit trash trucks with cameras that gather footage for an AI system called City Detect to analyze for code violations — a potential boon to code enforcers.
How SLED Can Secure OT, Critical Infrastructure
State and local entities may struggle to secure the operational technology that supports their critical infrastructure. That makes network visibility, and fostering an organization-wide commitment to digitization, important.
Think of GenAI as Your Thought Partner
When public sector leaders use GenAI as a thought partner, they are able to examine their own biases and assumptions, and gain valuable insights on alternative views that can strengthen their work and decision making.
Cloud Challenges: How State and Local Agencies Can Make the Cloud a Reality
Moving to the cloud can help state and local agencies meet their missions, but many lack the resources to make the jump. Here are some tips for managing the challenge.
AI Practices for Better CX
When AI implementation focuses on users, it promotes trust and facilitates better agency services. Here’s how Vermont makes it happen.
Tampa Mapped Its Most Dangerous Roads to Reduce Deadly Incidents
In Tampa, GIS technology was used to model hazardous traffic corridors. With pedestrians especially at risk of death and injury, leaders wanted to find root causes and design solutions with equity in mind.
The Farm Bill Civic Tech Highlight You May Have Overlooked
Reliable, high-quality data is critical for a resilient, human-centered safety net. One Senate Farm Bill proposal includes an important step forward in this regard.
What’s Going on in State & Local?
State and local governments face many challenges and opportunities. Here are some ways they’re meeting them now.