equity

Why community digital equity discussions should be in person

More than 50 town halls addressing accessibility, affordability, devices and digital skills will help Iowa’s Department of Management ensure that all residents can participate in the digital economy.

  • By Stephanie Kanowitz

Government still wrestles with digital equity, accessibility

Agencies struggle to provide services for individuals with limited English, digital literacy issues and unreliable broadband or online access, a recent survey found.

  • By Stephanie Kanowitz

Broadband equity means access and adoption, not just infrastructure rollouts

Governments should not just install new infrastructure but ensure residents can take advantage of the access, experts say.

  • By Chris Teale

NTIA wants public insight on how to disperse billions in internet for all funding

The agency is looking for comments on how it should structure two grant programs that will provide almost $2.7 billion in funding for digital equity initiatives.

  • By Kirsten Errick

How data gaps feed inequity

Fully representative datasets are crucial for creating accurate narratives and targeted interventions.

  • By Kaitlyn Levinson

In search of better criminal justice data

The Biden administration wants to know how data can be used to deliver more equitable policing.

  • By Susan Miller

A new strategy for western states to adapt to long-term drought: Customized water pricing

Water conservation could be improved with customized approaches. Scientists suggest water agencies leverage customer-level water consumption data to find out who is using the most water and what it takes to make them cut back.

  • By Matthew E. Kahn and Bhaskar Krishnamachari, The Conversation

More details emerge on NYC free internet pilot

Residents in Section 8 housing in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan will be covered by a wireless mesh network under the program announced by Mayor Eric Adams.

  • By Chris Teale

How the infrastructure act aims to take on digital discrimination

The FCC is considering adopting a set of recommendations for state and local governments that would address disparities in broadband service.

  • By Kery Murakami

Data to help bridge the racial wealth divide

The Black Wealth Data Center aims to provide easy access to race-based data and empower evidence-driven decision-making.

  • By Kaitlyn Levinson

Testing out new transportation options in the nation’s capital

Washington, D.C. officials are hoping a “mobility innovation district” will help address equity concerns.

  • By Molly Bolan

Prioritize equity analysis in agency planning, governor says

An executive order requires California agencies to advance equity in their strategic plans by gathering and analyzing data from historically disadvantaged and underserved communities.

  • By Susan Miller

Can AI-powered congestion pricing improve transportation equity?

New research suggests big data and machine learning can create an equitable approach to tolling and improve traffic congestion.

  • By Shourjya Mookerjee
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