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The Data Gap

As data-driven services and programs have grown, so has the data disparity between the rich and the poor

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The Real Challenge When Police Use Lethal Force

Recent events in Ferguson and New York City demonstrate that life is better in communities whose leaders know how to resolve political disputes

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Law Enforcement, Communities and the Need for Mutual Respect

Much can be done on both sides to prevent the kind of tragedies that have ignited protests across the US

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The Three Flavors of Corruption

What seems like a growing trend of overdiagnosing corruption has negative consequences for not only public officials but the people they serve

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7 Ways Self-Driving Cars Could Impact States and Localities

A transportation network where cars and trucks no longer need drivers seems tantalizingly close but what of the upcoming challenges?

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Making Pedestrians a Priority

With pedestrian and cyclist deaths on the rise, US Transportation Chief Anthony Foxx has challenged mayors to make the roads safer for both

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Affordable Housing Leads to Smarter Kids

A new study finds a link between how much families spend on housing and children's intellectual ability

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Can Phone Apps Rebuild Trust in Government?

Some US cities think the key to getting citizens to trust in and see the value of government again is developing civic technology that's proven to work

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4 tech trends that are changing how cities operate

A recent survey in the US revealed how local governments are using technology (both new and old) to engage citizens and improve performance

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Getting smart about the water we use

Modern metering systems can save money and make water management more efficient. Local officials are finding ways to overcome obstacles to putting them in place

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