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    Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against LADOT data sharing requirements

    Two Los Angeles scooter riders sued over the city's Mobility Data Specifications, citing privacy and unreasonable search concerns. But the case was dismissed, clearing a path forward for the requirement. 

    By Chris Teale • March 1, 2021
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    Senate passes American Rescue Plan, preserves local aid

    Senators kept the $350 billion in direct relief for state and local governments, sending the bill back to the House where it is expected to pass quickly.

    By Chris Teale • Updated March 8, 2021
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    USPS to continue purchasing gas vehicles, despite Biden all-electric pledge

    The postal service says the procurement allows for flexibility, and hinted at the ability to "retrofit" some vehicles. But EV advocates say "this will lock USPS into an outdated technology for many years."

    By Robert Walton • Feb. 25, 2021
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    Resilient Cities Catalyst to tackle California’s compounding crises

    The group, born out of the 100 Resilient Cities initiative, launched the public-philanthropic California Resilience Partnership to address challenges stemming from racial injustice, climate change and the pandemic.

    By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 24, 2021
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    What UK’s Uber ruling could mean for the global gig economy

    The decision to classify Uber drivers as workers could have global implications, particularly in labor-friendly countries poised to take up similar cases.

    By Chris Teale • Feb. 23, 2021
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    How city leaders can develop, manage and maintain strategic partnerships

    Now more than ever, the pandemic and economic crisis have exacerbated the need for municipal leaders to collaborate with other sectors including nonprofit, business, and philanthropy

    By Megan Sheekey • Feb. 22, 2021
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    Climate leaders go ‘all in’ to halve emissions by 2030

    The new "America Is All In" coalition of U.S. communities, businesses and institutions, has pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 with support from the federal government. 

    By Chris Teale • Feb. 22, 2021
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    Trends for the future: Public procurement professionals adapt to the changing and challenging times ahead

    This article originally appeared in the Q4 issue of Government Procurement.

    By Tammy Rimes, MPA • Feb. 21, 2021
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    An optimistic procurement future: Maine’s Jamie Schorr and the “Perfect Opportunity”

    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.This artic...

    By David Yarkin • Feb. 20, 2021
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    The power of teamwork: Procurement teams take the lead on cooperative contracts

    his article originally appeared in the Q4 issue of Government Procurement.

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 20, 2021
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    Georgia smart city living lab unveils 5G incubator

    Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners partnered with T-Mobile and Georgia Tech to help developers build test cases for 5G technology like drones and robotics. 

    By Chris Teale • Feb. 19, 2021
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    Opinion

    Online sales tax collections proving essential for many state and local governments 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.Many state...

    By Scott Peterson • Feb. 18, 2021
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    A smart city consultant takes the lead on a county’s vaccine rollout

    Former Kansas City, MO Chief Innovation Officer Bob Bennett oversees vaccines for Wyandotte County, KS, and is using his 'smart city' experience for an efficient, equitable distribution.

    By Chris Teale • Feb. 18, 2021
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    2021 will be remembered as a year filled with challenges, marked by the pandemic

    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.With infec...

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 17, 2021
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    Transit workers face growing rate of assaults: ‘There’s not much we can do’

    Some transit operators are asking for reassignments off the frontlines as they face increasingly violent threats from frustrated riders amid COVID-19.

    By Chris Teale • Feb. 17, 2021
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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