Geospatial Information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS): An Overview for Congress

Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress. Geospatial Information Systems (GIS): Current Issues and Future Summary.
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Congress introduces Geospatial Data Act to the delight of GIS advocates

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Maps that are being constantly updated show evacuation zones, the latest hot spots and fresh aerial photography of the many fires blazing in the West. Most states are missing large swathes of map data, and the data that's there is not completely accurate. A new project seeks to change that.

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A data-fueled trend toward proactive emergency management could help the nation's unincorporated territories this hurricane season, but many regions are still struggling with the basics. September 18, Thanks for visiting StateScoop! Latest News Events Subscribe.

Jerry Brown says California will launch its 'own damn satellite' to fight climate change September 14, The state will partner with the geospatial imagery company Planet Labs to build the satellite, which will monitor pollution from orbit, the governor said. Alaska's first statewide CIO, tasked with IT consolidation, resigns September 14, Bill Vajda, the first Alaskan technology official granted the governor's authority to lead an IT consolidation, has departed state government after less than 18 months in the role. Congress introduces Geospatial Data Act to the delight of GIS advocates If passed, the legislation is thought to fill gaps in geospatial data governance left vacant for more than 20 years.

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By Colin Wood November 16, 4: Colin Wood Managing Editor. Stay alert to all the latest state and local IT news. By Benjamin Freed 'Smart' streetlights could be used for widespread public surveillance, ACLU warns September 17, Though commonly advertised as environmental tools, the devices could instead be used by police agencies with minimal oversight to surveil the communities the technology was meant to serve.

By Benjamin Freed Gov. By Colin Wood Alaska's first statewide CIO, tasked with IT consolidation, resigns September 14, Bill Vajda, the first Alaskan technology official granted the governor's authority to lead an IT consolidation, has departed state government after less than 18 months in the role. California's fire maps and drone photos lend new views of the devastation August 06, Maps that are being constantly updated show evacuation zones, the latest hot spots and fresh aerial photography of the many fires blazing in the West. Seven-state pilot aims to close the gap on 3D mapping data July 23, Most states are missing large swathes of map data, and the data that's there is not completely accurate.

As a recovering Caribbean braces for hurricane season, new data tools promise smarter response July 17, A data-fueled trend toward proactive emergency management could help the nation's unincorporated territories this hurricane season, but many regions are still struggling with the basics.

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With states reaching new level of cyber maturity, agencies must now put emphasis on sharing. States look to framework data layers to standardize GIS efforts. At different stages in consolidation, states look to a more efficient future. October 10, Improving the Human Firewall.