Americans Shouldn’t Have to Drive, but the Law Insists on It
COMMENTARY | The automobile took over because the legal system helped squeeze out the alternatives.
San José deploys FirstNet governmentwide
The California city has extended access well beyond first responders to include a wide range of supporting agencies.
Disaster City sees storm warnings every day
Last year, more than 116,000 responders trained at the mock municipality, coached by instructors who have confronted some of the nation’s most horrific moments, from the wake of 9/11 to hurricanes Harvey and Katrina.
Digital Driver’s Licenses Could Become a Real Option in Some States
Several states have run pilots for digital driver’s licenses, which would allow residents to supplement plastic ID cards with smartphone apps. But as the technology becomes more of a reality, experts are worried about the privacy implications.
It Takes Years to Fully Recover from Big Storms Like Sandy
COMMENTARY | This failure to help families get completely back on their feet is partly due to shortfalls in funding from charitable and federal sources.
How AI technology helps police protect citizens’ identities
Redaction solutions powered by artificial intelligence can identify blur items of interest within the video, from license plates to human faces in minutes.
Data-driven space exploration
Organizations pursuing missions in space need quick access to their data so they can support mission-critical systems, ongoing software development and analytics applications.
How Do Rich Neighborhoods Exist So Close to Poor Ones?
The research of the Harvard economist Raj Chetty shows that the scale of inequality is incredibly small.
Why U.S. Cities Aren’t Using More Electric Buses
Two reports from the World Resource Institute look at the biggest barriers to electrifying the global bus fleet—and how cities can overcome them.
High-profile ransomware attacks signal it's time for change
Agencies must assume they may fall victim to an attack and make adequate investments in data storage and disaster recovery technologies.
Cannabis licensing in the cloud
To help state and local governments navigate complex licensing requirements for marijuana growers, business and users, NIC is offering a service that can be configured for a jurisdiction's specific requirements.
DOD expects JEDI cloud award in August
The $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud contract is expected to be awarded by the end of August, the Defense Department CIO said.
Cloud Smart strategy updates TIC policy
The final strategy aims to retool the Trusted Internet Connection policy to provide flexibility for cloud access.
How to prepare for emerging technologies
To keep up with the latest technology solutions, IT managers must take advantage of learning opportunities and skills development available from contractors, user communities and industry events.
Cloud resources for government users
Help for agencies moving to Cloud Smart, securing political campaigns and cloud service providers seeking ATOs.
What the latest JEDI filings reveal
Recent court filings provide a window into the development of the requirements and what the Defense Department hopes to get out of its planned massive cloud program.
Americans Are Spending Billions on Bad Highway Expansions
PIRG’s annual list of “highway boondoggles” includes nine transportation projects that will cost a total of $25 billion while driving up emissions.
These Are the Places Where Walking Is a Transportation Option
A new report ranks cities’ “walkability,” naming some familiar urban centers as the best for living without a car. But a few surprising cities are seeing real improvements.
DHS building consolidated system for biometric data
The Department of Homeland Security wants to improve the data analysis capabilities of its forthcoming cloud-based biometric identification platform.
Minimum Wage Still Can’t Pay For A Two-Bedroom Apartment Anywhere
The 30th anniversary edition of the National Low Income Housing Coalition report, “Out of Reach,” shows that housing affordability is getting worse, not better.
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