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California Transportation Department Launches Digital Equity Index
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has launched a new equity tool that is designed to help ensure all Californians benefit from transportation projects, and identify communities most negatively impacted by the transportation system which can result in high rates of traffic, crashes, and air pollution, as well as limited transit options.
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N.C. Plans App to Help Residents With Substance use Disorders
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has entered a partnership with CHESS Health and Trillium Health Resources to enhance support for North Carolinians working toward recovery from substance use disorders.
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New Mexico Portal Tracks Missing, Murdered Indigenous People
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has launched a new interactive online portal to address the data-sharing and public-facing aspects of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) in New Mexico.
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Nevada Gaming Control Board Moves to new Website After Cyber Incident
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) announced that it is moving to a new website platform following a cybersecurity incident first announced in January.
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West Virginia Upgrades Infrastructure Hub Website, Launches New Dashboard
West Virginia has rolled out a significant upgrade to the West Virginia Infrastructure Hub website, an online tool that helps connect West Virginian communities with Federal funding opportunities.
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Ohio Launches Digital Career Navigator
The state of Ohio has launched the Ohio Career Navigator, which is a new tool on OhioMeansJobs.com designed to help state residents find workforce resources.
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N.Y., Code for America Partner for Online Tax Returns
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a partnership with Code for America to help New Yorkers file their tax returns for free online.
Join state CIOs and industry experts for discussions on the pressing issues facing state and local government IT teams during the next installment of MeriTalk’s State Tech Vision series.
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CISA Releases Guide for University Cybersecurity Clinics
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a new guide for university cybersecurity clinics.
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Missouri Dept. of Education Launches Data Visualization Tool
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has launched the Missouri Data Visualization Tool (MO DVT), a web-based application that offers reports and analysis on academic performance, including achievement and growth data aggregated by subject, year, and grade.
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Ohio Turns to Digital Resources to Improve K-12 Literacy Rates
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has launched the ReadOhio initiative, a statewide effort to encourage improved literacy skills for all ages, including the implementation of curriculum aligned with the science of reading in k-12 schools.
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N.Y. Approves 59 Smart Schools Investment Plans
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has approved 59 Smart Schools Investment Plans, which are focused on modernizing school technology and boosting school security.
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Rhode Island Establishes AI Task Force, Data Center of Excellence
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has signed a new executive order (EO) that established an AI task force and data center of excellence.
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Connecticut Open Data Portal Turns 10 Years Old
Connecticut’s open data portal – data.ct.gov – has turned 10 years old. The portal is intended to make data collected by state government more easily accessible to the public and promote greater government transparency.
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Pennsylvania Launches Fact Checking Website Ahead of November Election
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has launched the Pennsylvania Election Threats Task Force, which is comprised of Federal, state, and local security, law enforcement, and election administration partners who are collaborating to share information and coordinate plans to mitigate threats to the election process, protect voters from intimidation, and provide voters with accurate, trusted election information.
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N.J. County Launches Affordable Public Transit App
Middlesex County, N.J., has launched RIDE On Demand, an affordable app-based public transit service to address areas where buses and trains cannot efficiently serve.
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N.Y. Invests $20M to Improve Emergency Communications
New York has allocated $20 million in grant funding for the Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG) program, which will help improve emergency communications across the state.
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Boston Adds Tree Data to City’s Open Data Hub
Boston-based tree lovers will now have access to expansive urban tree data via the city’s Analyze Boston open data hub.
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Western Wyoming CC Expands Mental Health Support
Western Wyoming Community College has entered into a partnership with Uwill, a provider of mental health and wellness solutions for colleges and students, to increase the college's existing counseling capabilities for all students.
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UT Health Sees Performance Improvement After Wi-Fi Upgrades
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health) is reporting wireless connectivity improvements after recently wrapping up campuswide efforts to extend and strengthen its Wi-Fi signal.
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Hawaiʻi Rolls out Portable ‘Innovation Station’ to Boost STEM Education
In a bid to increase access to STEM education, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has rolled out the “Innovation Station” for O‘ahu public schools.
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CISA: ‘Super Tuesday’ Voting Shows no Credible Cyber Threats
A senior official with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said today that the agency had not seen as of late morning any credible cybersecurity-related threats to “Super Tuesday” election operations around the country.