NGA joins SpaceNet satellite imagery initiative
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is joining a private-sector consortium that applies enhanced automation to geospatial intelligence.
Moving budgets out of spreadsheets and into the cloud
OpenGov’s new Budget Builder solution allows budget teams to prepare, report, edit and share budget proposals on a single, cloud-based platform.
New data sources fuel understanding of public health emergencies
Data from mobile phones, social media and even grocery scanners has been shown to be effective at identifying patterns in epidemics.
Route Fifty Roadmap: Montana Touts Home-Grown Effort to Deal With Hops Shortage
Craft brewing is big business in Big Sky Country. Will hops production take root and flourish, too?
For State CIOs, the Time Has Come to Be Agile
“Waterfall has led us into a lot of wasted time and effort,” says Maryland’s state chief information officer, David Garcia.
L.A. Hasn’t Abandoned Its Water Conservation Targets
Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced a new water savings campaign to keep up the conservation momentum.
NYC Issues First Emergency Mobile Alert Following Explosion
It was part of the nationwide Wireless Emergency Alerts program.
State CIOs stress agile, data management and infrastructure outsourcing
The annual survey of the National Association of State CIOs found that agile development and infrastructure outsourcing are gaining traction.
Charlotte Leaders Stand Firm Against N.C. Gov.; Miami Neighborhood Breathes Sigh of Relief
Bridgegate opening statements and what Christie knew; Philly City Hall’s new resident survey; legal settlements in Columbus.
More steps to making mobile-first a winning strategy
IT managers who want to turn their agencies into mobile technology powerhouses must help navigate cultural shifts, embrace constant innovation and enable increased security.
A New Push to Clamp Down on the Wage Gap in Cities, States
In 2015, the median income for women in the U.S. rose from 79 to 80 percent of what men earn.
Tricky Terrain Faced by State Chief Information Officers Highlighted in New Report
“They really kind of are the unsung heroes of government transformation,” says one industry expert.
LA launches open source business portal
The LA Business Portal creates a single point of information on registering, licensing and running a business in Los Angeles.
Coordinated databases protect U.S. borders
Deep checks of multiple intelligence, homeland security, federal law enforcement and foreign national databases are making it more difficult for potential terrorists to enter the country.
9 Lessons in the Beautification of Livable Cities from Charleston's Former Mayor
“If people can see it, then it has to be beautiful,” says Joseph Riley.
Still No Suspect in NYC Explosion; FBI Investigating Minnesota Knife Attack as Possibly Terror-Related
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: Alabama and Georgia declare states of emergency after gasoline spill; PennDOT credits app with $11M savings; Illinois governor may veto Chicago mayor's pension plan
Route Fifty Roadmap: Venturing Into the Heart of Sunflower Country
Harvest time nears in a desolate part of South Dakota, traditionally the nation’s most productive area for sunflowers.
Navigator Award Finalist: Marcy Jaffe, National Rural Transit Assistance Program
Just like cities, rural and tribal communities need tech champions, too.
'Pay-for-Performance' Aims to Save Money on High Drug Prices
Tying the price of drugs to how well they perform may be a way for states to control rising Medicaid costs.
Navigator Award Finalist: Michael Murphy and Team, Sangamon County Citizens’ Efficiency Committee
Through careful research and thoughtful discussion, this advisory body is helping county and local governments figure out ways to tackle tough challenges.
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