DHS accelerator expands to bring wearable tech for responders
The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate is reinvesting in its EMERGE program to tap the start-up technology community for innovative gear for first responders.
The Simple Reason Why Two New Transit Projects Have Already Succeeded
Commuters have rushed to embrace new extensions for L.A. Metro’s Expo Line to Santa Monica and Link light rail in Seattle. But where will all those new West Coast straphangers fit?
As Technology Evolves, Public Disclosure Gets More Complex for State Legislatures
“The lines are getting more and more blurred as we move forward,” one state technology official said during a panel discussion at the NCSL summit in Chicago.
Austin’s Mayor Has a Hilariously Awkward Interview
Steve Adler was serenaded and later danced while answering questions about a plan to help local musicians and artists feeling squeezed by a booming city.
Kansas Never Inspected World’s Tallest Waterslide; Slow Fire Dept. Response in Sacramento
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Watch a Police Robot Assist in Blowing Up a Hoax Bomb
A state bomb squad destroyed a suspicious-looking device in the city of Marysville, Washington on Monday.
Route Fifty Roadmap: What’s Next for New Hampshire’s Executive Council?
The five members of this unique state body often wield more power than the governor. And that can sometimes cause headaches in America’s most democratic system of government.
More States Lift Welfare Restrictions for Drug Felons
Changes reflect a growing consensus that helping people when they are released from prison can increase the chances that they don’t end up going back.
White House finalizes federal source code sharing policy
By improving agency access to custom software developed by or for the federal government, the Federal Source Code policy will help reduce duplicative software purchases and promote innovation.
For sale: 2,719.32669068 government-owned bitcoins
The U.S. Marshals Service is auctioning cryptocurrency seized in various federal cases.
San Francisco explores low-cost fiber network expansion
The city is seeking industry input on how it can improve internet for residents living in public and affordable housing.
How agile is your IT help desk?
When the help desk is familiar with agency- and user-specific issues, it can eliminate gaps in communication, reduce response times, cut waste and create value.
Startup aims to make Census data easier to use
Data.World is working to bring Census data onto its platform, making it easier for users to find and share.
Zika Travel Advisory Could Harm Tax Collections in Miami
Revenue implications could grow more serious if the current warning is expanded or lasts through the winter tourism season, according to Moody’s Investors Service.
Cities, States Plod Toward 'Next Generation 911'
A speedy transition is critical, in part because 70 percent of 911 calls are now made with wireless phones that cannot be accurately routed with existing technology.
This NYPD Counterterrorism Detective Has an Unusual Side Job—Bee Wrangler
For the police department’s official beekeeper, one unexpected side effect of swarm rescue is better community relationships.
Pricey Phone Calls at S.C. County Jail; Is Expanding the Brooklyn Bridge Worth It?
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Florida Wildlife Agency: Don’t Paint Turtles or Tortoises
Authorities are trying to discourage people from engaging in a practice that is harmful to the shelled reptiles, and can be illegal under Florida state law.
Governors tackle prescription drug abuse
Prescription drug monitoring programs are a key part of the National Governors Association’s road map for helping states find solutions to the growing opioid crisis.
AI can address cybersecurity personnel shortage
Because it’s not possible to scale up the cybersecurity talent pool fast enough to address escalating threats, artificial intelligence approaches to cybersecurity automation provide a highly desirable solution.
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