ProGov21 Policy Library

Most consumers do not know how much water they use on a daily basis or how their water consumption compares to that of others because they receive little information on their utility bills. As a result, consumers receive minimal feedback on how changes in their behaviors, household...

Smart cities are those that use sensors, data, and analytics to tackle important issues such as how to better manage sanitation systems, improve transportation networks, and deliver government services more efficiently. While city governments can and should manage most of their transformation...

Data poverty can lead to the rise of 'data deserts', where certain groups lack access to high-quality data about themselves and their communities, leading to social and economic inequalities. Local municipalities should implement data collection programs focusing on hard-to-reach...

The data divide, which results from inequities in data collection and use, hinders certain populations from benefiting from data-driven services. Communities should adopt a holistic approach to close the data divide by balancing privacy and data innovation, increasing data collection...

Technical, operational, and social challenges limit the adoption and effectiveness of AI in K-12 education. AI is changing the landscape of digital literacy, data privacy, and educational equity as well as the need for federal guidance and funding to support technological integration...

The UK Online Safety Bill threatens civil liberties by imposing vague and overly broad content moderation requirements, undermining privacy, anonymity, and free expression. The bill's lack of clear definitions risks over-moderation and government overreach, particularly through mandates...

Businesses in the real estate, financial services, and air travel industries have taken steps to limit third-party access to their data in ways that restrict competition, reduce market transparency, and harm consumers. In order to prevent this behavior, this report recommends that...

One of the largest obstacles in the fight against the opioid epidemic is that it has until recently been difficult to measure the epidemic due to the lack of comprehensive data. However, data can be an invaluable tool in the fight against the opioid epidemic. This report examines...