The Internet of Things Bolsters New Orleans’ Emergency Dispatch System
Agency data streams used to be disparate, but now they’re on the same interface.
Exploring the Promise and Pitfalls of Public-Private Partnerships
“You need to really get yourself acclimated and educated,” says one expert who will attend a three-day conference in Dallas this week.
Don’t Try to Fool the Bangor Police Department
Take a lesson from this “weak effort in criminal behavior.”
State & Local Weekend Digest: Rick Snyder’s Odds of Survival; ‘Bleak Outlook’ for Oklahoma Higher Ed
Also in our news roundup: Montana vs. zebra mussels; Oakland’s affordable housing plan; and Chris Christie’s Atlantic City ultimatum.
How hackable are first responders' quadcopters?
A researcher presenting at the RSA Security Conference said he can hack and hijack a popular drone model via two separate system vulnerabilities.
Story maps help NOAA make storm narratives come alive
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is using Esri’s ArcGIS platform to create story maps of storms and inspire student interest in weather science.
Agencies make progress on data center consolidation
While agencies have collectively made progress on closing data centers, the Government Accountability Office finds they must establish clear goals to continue making progress and accurately assess future savings.
Using APIs to combine digital collections
Application programming interfaces are taking center stage as a way for libraries and other data collection entities to share their digital collections with a broader audience.
Cancer.gov puts ease of use front and center
The new website reorganizes content and navigation, allows subject matter experts to update the site and provide tools for content syndication -- all in a design that worked across mobile and desktop platforms.
How a 'Monster' Hurricane Could Swamp Houston and Sink America
The nation's fourth-largest city does not drain well. And that will someday have catastrophic impacts for the rest of the nation.
State & Local Daily Digest: Recession Risk From Soo Locks Closure; Maine Marijuana Defeat
Also in our news roundup: Colorado’s Amazon sales tax conundrum and Harrisburg livability gets big boost.
Check Out Idaho’s ‘Roadkill and Salvage’ Database
In the Gem State, you can claim dead animals as long as you report what you take from the road.
SLED Market On Pace for Modest Procurement Growth in 2016 Thanks to Smart Cities
Investment in smart infrastructure will fuel increased bids and RFPs, according to business intelligence firm Onvia.
New Facebook emojis could support counterterrorism
The new sentiment reactions on Facebook could provide law enforcement with information on radicalization and terrorism networks forming on social media.
States, CDC Seek Limits on Painkiller Prescribing
The nation’s governors are calling for a halt to liberal prescribing of opioid painkillers.
What’s the Real Cost of Shutting Down Kentucky’s Healthcare Exchange?
Gov. Bevin’s administration pegs the net cost at just over 1 percent of the $23 million figure cited by the previous governor, Steve Beshear.
There Are Plenty of Ways to Develop a Municipal Transportation App
L.A.’s and Denver’s were spearheaded by mayors, but a powerful transit agency can just as easily bring key players into the fold.
New U.S. Economic Data Underscores Trouble Energy States Face
But growth in South Dakota has been strong, increasing by 9.2 percent in the third quarter of 2015.
Aging Voting Machines Cost Local, State Governments
Outdated voting equipment creates a perilous situation for state and local governments: an equipment breakdown on Election Day could mean long lines, potentially leaving some people unable to vote.
State & Local Daily Digest: L.A. Gas Shortage Looms; Pennsylvania Sues Delaware
Also in our news roundup: North Dakota county blocks nuclear borehole; Miami officials have concerns over David Beckham’s stadium; and public art proposal roils Iowa City.
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