On the Priorities podcast, Oregon Department of Transportation Innovation and Planning Manager Ben Kahn says consolidating 99 legacy systems into one is enabling more services for residents, and making operations more efficient.

https://statescoop.com/oregon-dmv-video-proctoring-knowledge-driving-tests/

https://statescoop.com/nascio-2022-finalists-state-it-recognition-awards/

Also on the show, Washington, D.C. CTO Lindsey Parker explains how her dual role as Assistant City Administrator is boosting the district’s modernization posture and preparing the city for digital services growth.

https://upgather.com/it-mod-sled/live

In the news this week:

Alabama will funnel $83 million into expanding broadband across the state.

https://statescoop.com/alabama-83-million-broadband-expansion/

Police in San Francisco will soon be able to access live footage from thousands of privately owned security cameras.

https://statescoop.com/san-francisco-police-gain-live-access-private-surveillance-cameras/

Amazon Web Services is introducing a “smart city” credential.

https://statescoop.com/aws-introduces-smart-city-credential/

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