Governance & Finance: Page 47

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    Minneapolis bans facial recognition to dismay of city police

    The Minneapolis City Council passed a surveillance ordinance that police say was "crafted and approved without any consideration" from the department.

    By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 17, 2021
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    Miami vies for the title of ‘Bitcoin City’

    Along with proposing the use of cryptocurrency in city governance, Mayor Francis Suarez introduced Venture Miami and appointed the city's first VC-in-residence — all in a matter of days.

    By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 16, 2021
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    Public safety organizations will face new, ongoing challenges in the new year

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Following ...

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 15, 2021
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    Procurement staffers have gone the extra mile to keep governments supplied during COVID-19

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The pandem...

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 15, 2021
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    Security flaws enabled Tampa-area water utility hack

    Authorities found poor security hygiene — weak passwords and an outdated operating system — played a role in the hack. 

    By Samantha Schwartz • Updated Feb. 12, 2021
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    Police departments face scrutiny for COVID relief spending

    From Honolulu to Grand Rapids, MI, city police departments are under the microscope for potentially controversial purchases with pandemic relief dollars.

    By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 9, 2021
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    Oakland, CA to reconsider ‘totally unproven’ ShotSpotter tech

    Oakland Privacy Commission Chair Brian Hofer says he recognizes some benefits of ShotSpotter, such as getting police to crime scenes faster — but he isn’t so sure it’s worth the money.

    By Kate Kaye • Feb. 9, 2021
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    City Surveillance Watch: Setting Guardrails

    In the final episode of this three-part series, reporter Kate Kaye assesses existing government policy and law for surveillance tech. (Spoiler: there isn’t much.)

    By Kate Kaye • Feb. 8, 2021
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    Transit agencies must play lead role in MaaS growth: report

    Populus said while the public sector can take advantage of efforts to integrate transportation in one place, they must ensure systems are interoperable and beneficial for residents.

    By Chris Teale • Feb. 8, 2021
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    Report: Seven ways county governments play a key role in equalizing economic mobility

    Report: Seven ways county governments play a key role in equalizing economic mobility

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 6, 2021
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    Bridging the digital divide by fostering digital inclusion and economic recovery

    The benefits of bridging the digital divide go beyond social responsibility. There are distinct economic returns attached to getting the unconnected online.

    By Guy Diedrich • Feb. 5, 2021
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    Private dollars are seeding surveillance tech across the US

    A number of local police departments are procuring surveillance tech with the help of donations from private sponsors — and from the tech firms themselves. 

    By Kate Kaye • Feb. 5, 2021
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    Senate confirms former North Carolina regulator Regan as head of EPA

    Michael Regan had pledged to take a "clean slate" approach when determining how to take on the Clean Power Plan versus the Affordable Clean Energy Act.

    By Catherine Morehouse • Updated March 11, 2021
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    Biden charts path to fair, equitable housing

    The new administration made housing equity an immediate priority, but experts warn of continued challenges as some renters and businesses face an "unrecoverable financial burden."

    By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 4, 2021
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    US cities face $90B budget shortfall in FY21: NLC

    City financial leaders' level of pessimism regarding budgetary commitments is the highest it's been since the Great Recession, a survey found.

    By Chris Teale • Feb. 4, 2021
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    Resettlement in the heartland? Expanding our thinking about “managed retreat”

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.While curr...

    By Hillary Brown • Feb. 3, 2021
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    Amazon Web Services unveils program to help government technology startups

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Amazon Web...

    By • Feb. 3, 2021
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    Buttigieg confirmation boosts hope for massive infrastructure investment

    Several officials said the former South Bend, IN mayor's experience in local government will serve him well, and have called on him to embrace innovations like autonomous and electric vehicles. 

    By Chris Teale • Feb. 3, 2021
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    From the brink to solid ground: Best days ahead for Springfield, Mass.

    Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Springfield, Mass., has been viewed as a model city by its neighbors in New England.

    By Jennifer Dowd • Feb. 2, 2021
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    Inspired by COVID biking boom, cycling bills reintroduced in Congress

    One piece of legislation would make local bike-share programs eligible for federal funding, while another would reinstate a national tax benefit for those who commute by bike.

    By Chris Teale • Feb. 2, 2021
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    Reno-Talkspace partnership offers free mental services to residents

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Reno, Nev....

    By Jason Axelrod • Feb. 1, 2021
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    New Rochelle moves forward with downtown redevelopment and revitalization project

    Although New Rochelle, N.Y., is a mile from the constant energy of New York City, it offers a hometown feel with suburban living, parks and greenspace.

    By • Feb. 1, 2021
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    Privacy concerns still loom over Detroit’s Project Green Light

    As the green light network expands to over 700 Detroit locations, concerned citizens argue the program is reminiscent of public safety pay-to-play.

    By Kate Kaye • Feb. 1, 2021
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    Transit agencies brace for vaccination push amid murky guidance

    Though federal agencies have deemed public transit a priority sector for COVID-19 vaccinations, states are charting their own plans to address rider demands and union resources.

    By Chris Teale • Feb. 1, 2021
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    Survey shows ‘inconsistencies’ in how mayors view policing, reform

    The Menino Survey of Mayors found a majority of respondents recognize the racial disparities in how police treat their residents, but do not favor radical departmental changes.

    By Chris Teale • Jan. 29, 2021