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Emerging Tech
Fish and Wildlife to deploy drones in battle against invasive plants
To protect native plants and reduce equipment impact on the environment, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will deploy aerial drones to spray invasive plants with herbicides.
Emerging Tech
The places seeing growth in the semiconductor sector so far
With a major federal push underway to boost production of microchips in the U.S., a trade group for the industry highlights over 40 major projects nationwide.
Cloud & Infrastructure
State chief information officers are handling much more than just tech
In state government, the role of the CIO has evolved to center on the business of IT, rather than the nuts and bolts of computers. It’s something that new governors will have to keep in mind.
Data & Analytics
The basic questions bedeviling how states manage data
States have tons of data. But much of it is redundant and it’s sometimes hard to know where it is stored, who can access it and how it can be used.
Cybersecurity
How volunteers can support government cybersecurity
Michigan was the first state to launch a volunteer cyber corps about a decade ago. The trend is catching on.
Cybersecurity
How one state is trying to prevent a cybersecurity workforce shortage
They’re moving ahead with a set of new programs and working closely with colleges and universities to get more people into a field where jobs can be tough to fill.
Emerging Tech
Feds prepare to open new $500M program for transportation tech
States and localities are among those eligible for the grants, which are aimed at funding projects focused on innovations like autonomous vehicles and roadside sensors.
Public Safety
Cities can apply for free monitoring of sewage for signs of monkeypox
The National League of Cities is accepting applications for the new program and will select 50 localities to participate. The initiative will build on efforts to track Covid-19 in wastewater.
State & Local