Interior tops citizen satisfaction rankings
Overall citizen satisfaction with federal government services dropped slightly in 2015, but the Department of the Interior topped the national average with 75 percent satisfaction, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
Can smart shirts keep first responders safer?
A biometric clothing company and an IoT data management firm demonstrated how data from sensor-laden clothing can improve situational awareness in an emergency.
FDA signs research agreement to build drug safety analysis platform
The Food and Drug Administration is partnering with Commonwealth Informatics to enhance a drug safety data analysis tool.
Free, high-speed Wi-Fi hotspots launch in NYC
The LinkNYC project intends to install 7,500 Link kiosks across the five boroughs by 2020 that will provide gigabit Wi-Fi, charging stations and web access through a built-in tablet.
San Francisco's Plan to Get Entrepreneurs Working With Government
The city aims to solve its biggest problems with some of the world's smallest startups.
Revised Version of Controversial R.I. Truck Tolling Legislation Fails to Sway Critics
The governor and top Democratic lawmakers are looking to the tolling plan to help fund the repair of deficient bridges.
5 Issues in Dental Health Care to Watch in 2016
From dental programs in schools to expanding dental care for working-age adults, here are the five major issues that will drive or hinder states' efforts to provide this vital health service to more Americans.
Are we thinking about artificial intelligence all wrong?
Computer scientist Jerry Kaplan talks about automation and its implications for many government functions.
How local government can manage technology risk
By following four practices, local governments can improve their technological proficiency and manage common types of tech-related risks.
States at a Crossroads on Criminal Justice Reform
Many states are reconsidering mandatory minimum sentences and substance abuse strategies that emphasize punishment rather than treatment.
Report: Countering the hostile use of drones
A recent report recommends a “hierarchy of countermeasures” to address the threats various non-state actors can pose using widely available and inexpensive drones.
Road to driverless vehicles paved with risk
Questions on safety standards and cybersecurity still need to be answered before connected and autonomous vehicles make their way onto the nation's roadways.
There's an algorithm for everything, it seems
The latest example: The Naval Research Lab is testing a mathematical formula to help autonomous sail drones find thermals.
Ferguson Releases Draft DOJ Agreement Meant to Guide Policing, Court Reforms
The city is seeking public feedback in advance of an expected City Council vote on Feb. 9 on whether to proceed with the consent decree.
Mapping Local Nutrient Pollution Through Citizen Science
The feds are engaging high school students to analyze water quality near the Great Lakes and Chesapeake Bay.
Revenue Is Up in Most States; But Weak Forecasts Prompt Caution
Most state budgets are in the black this year, but many governors and legislators are reluctant to go on a spending spree.
How to keep IT complexity from giving you the post-holiday blues
Finding the problems within the network can be extraordinarily complex and requires a holistic view of the entire stack.
Microsoft pares support for certain Intel PCs
Microsoft has shortened its Windows lifecycle support policies for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 on machines with Skylake processors.
CBP deploys facial recognition system at JFK airport
Customs and Border Protection will use facial recognition technology at three terminals in John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City to verify travelers’ identities.
Census of Governments moves toward electronic data collection
Census of Governments aims to improve accuracy of the data and ease the burden of collection on state and local governments.
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