Urban Areas Are Adding People and Gobbling Up Land in Most States
An analysis shows the South, Southwest and Midwest saw the most growth in its urban areas.
With tablets, hybrid classes inmates prep for cloud jobs
Detainees at the District of Columbia’s Department of Corrections have become certified cloud practitioners, knowledge that upon release will provide a sustainable wage and may help fill the IT skills gap.
Tips for multicloud public health IT operations
Preparing data, applications and staff for a multicloud environment is critical to maintaining a secure, integrated public health IT ecosystem, experts say.
FedRAMP, StateRAMP cultivate small biz providers
Leaders from the federal and state cloud security authorization programs said they want to “open the aperture” for small businesses that offer secure services to government agencies.
White House’s Environmental Justice Tool Still Comes Up Short, Advocates Say
Groups worry that the criteria that determines which communities qualify is too broad and may lead to federal grant money bypassing the people who need it most.
White House pitches $1.6B in anti-fraud funding
The anti-fraud proposal includes funds to modernize state governments’ benefits systems, identity verification and data analytics capabilities.
The retention problem: Women are going into tech but are also being driven out
Research shows hostile work environments and unequal pay lead to women quitting the tech industry at high rates, but support systems and mentor relationships can help keep them in the workforce.
Tech layoffs have opened the door for IT talent. Now governments must close the deal.
COMMENTARY | Human capital management solutions can improve candidate experience and help agencies streamline the hiring and onboarding processes.
In Race to Build Out EV Charging Stations, Some Cities and States Have a Leg Up
As the number of electric vehicles surge, a new ranking looks at the state of charging infrastructure and which cities and states are ready to receive them.
Why the Humble City Bus is the Key to Improving US Public Transit
COMMENTARY | High-quality bus service is the fastest route to rapid, comprehensive public transit in the United States. This country was once a leader in bus transit, and with adequate funding, it could be again.
In Preview of Debt Limit Fight, House Republicans Target Climate Funds
A House Environment subcommittee voted to claw back $27 billion from President Biden’s climate law, signaling what the GOP may demand in future budget negotiations.
Dig into feedback on digital services, experts advise
Whether from staff or residents, feedback can help agencies spot pain points and improve user experience.
$185M in Grants to Reconnect Communities Severed by Highways Announced
Federal transportation officials unveiled the dozens of cities and communities selected for grants under the infrastructure law.
How Cities and Counties Are Spending Their ARPA Funds
While the largest share of the Covid stimulus money is going to government operations and housing, the remaining funds are being used to address a region’s biggest challenges.
A Troubling Trend: Pedestrian Deaths Continue to Rise
The number of people killed on U.S. streets in early 2022 was 5% higher than the same period a year earlier, showing a dramatic increase over the last decade.
How to build future-facing ERP
Thoroughly understanding the limitations of the legacy platform and mapping out the business case for replacing an enterprise resource planning system will help agencies build for the future instead of reconstructing the past.
Biden Administration Recognizes States’ Role in Highway Spending
A new memo from the Federal Highway Administration that replaces one from last year explicitly acknowledges the role of states in deciding how to use federal highway dollars—allaying concerns raised by Republicans in Congress.
Drones on the front lines in public safety operations
Drone networks that allow seamless communication among devices, first responders and dispatch centers enhance public safety operations.
Demand heats up for grants management solutions
With state and local entities having to track extraordinary numbers of grants, thanks to unprecedented amounts of pandemic-related federal funding, the search for software that can simplify grants management is on.
State & Local Roundup: Offshore Wind Push Expands to the Gulf of Mexico
Plus: The mayors of Chicago and New Orleans could lose their jobs; an “innovative” housing plan is defunded; Boston struggles to recruit transit chief; “right to repair” bills proliferate; and more news you can use from around the country.
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