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Plus, meet the winner of the international Call for Code Challenge for 2020, West Virginia is moving to Google Workspace in its agencies statewide, Indiana’s digital government portal hits user milestone, and more. READ MORE SpaceX Connects Rural Washington Communities Via Satellite
Thanks to partnerships with the Washington Emergency Management Division and State Department of Commerce, SpaceX Starlink satellites have connected both a fire-stricken town and a tribal reservation to high-speed Internet. READ MORE Experts: For Drones to Work in the Air, Get Buy-In on the Ground
During a National League of Cities webinar on Monday, various state and city unmanned aerial systems leaders provided insight into what needs to be done to advance drone operations of all types. READ MORE Traffic Signals in Vegas Could Soon Have a Mind of Their Own
Smart city leaders gathered virtually for the Dell Technologies World conference this week to discuss new projects and initiatives. Officials from Las Vegas and Phoenix shared upcoming projects and regional goals. READ MORE Seven Local Governments Sign Up for CivStart Tech Program
The program, conducted jointly with the National League of Cities, will involve the governments issuing challenges and pilot-testing potential solutions. Possible focus areas include public health and micromobility. READ MORE | 