The Recovery of California's Biggest Reservoir, as Seen by NASA
Satellites highlight Lake Shasta’s year-long progress from a virtual dust bowl to a healthy basin.
FAA gets micro drone recommendations
The final report from the Federal Aviation Administration’s working group on micro drones described how small unmanned aircraft flying over populated areas should be regulated.
Army IT: Keep it simple
One Army commander calls for IT systems that are simple enough for nonexperts to operate in the field.
Sifting suspicious user behavior to find real threats
The cloud threat funnel methodology can help agencies uncover the user behavior patterns that lead to legitimate threats.
Untethering soldiers with unified capabilities
Army CIO Lt. Gen. Robert Ferrell described how the force wants to give soldiers access to communications technologies no matter their location.
San Francisco’s Plan to Improve Public Transit Access for Underserved Communities
A light rail extension and bus fleet replacement are the biggest investment, but Muni also has smaller adjustments in the works.
Watch 3,300 Pounds of Explosives Destroy Part of a Roadside Rock Wall in Oregon
Construction on the Mount Hood Highway Safety Project is now in its final season.
Gov. Rick Snyder Named in Flint’s First RICO Suit; N.J. Township Fights Turkeys With Airhorns
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Driver’s licenses for Arizona “dreamers;” raising Louisiana’s exotic dancing age; and a town called Climax
Next Century Cities Rewards Innovative Broadband Projects
The Next Generation Engagement Awards will celebrate governments that are using broadband Internet to enhance civic engagement of their citizens.
NYC robberies peak after school
The city’s open data shows a correlation between robberies and the time school lets out.
Will Gun Tax Survive Challenge?
Seattle’s controversial tax on guns and ammunition puts the city at the center of a dispute over whether municipalities can tax firearms or if states alone have that power.
When big data doesn’t equal big knowledge
Without a solid grasp of what data is being mined, knowledge of its accuracy and why and how it is being mined, big data can end up causing more problems than it solves.
5 tips for cloud migration
Thorough preparation can help agencies harness the advantages of cloud with fewer concerns, specifically around security.
Machine analytics help San Diego protect its systems
The city teamed up with Splunk to monitor and analyze its machine-generated data.
Lawmakers Move to Initiate Impeachment Process for Alabama’s Governor
Scandal-plagued Gov. Robert Bentley accused state Rep. Ed Henry, and other House lawmakers backing the impeachment resolution of playing politics.
This Arkansas County Is Taking Multi-Factor Authentication Seriously
And its cybersecurity strategy protected $17 million from phishing attacks.
Chris Christie vs. Atlantic City; Oklahoma Looks to Recoup Taxes on Out-of-State Sales
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Indiana’s transparency battle legal fees; synthetic herbicide and pesticide ban; Seattle’s frozen crab highway spill
Enlisting Public Libraries to Help Fight Homelessness
Public libraries have long been havens for people with nowhere else to go. Now, a growing number of library systems are adding services for patrons who are homeless, hungry, or suffering from drug addiction or mental illness.
Data USA: A fresh look for government data
Using data from government agencies, a new open-data site visually explains issues related to jobs, health, skills and education.
DOD lacks clear chain of command for domestic cyber attacks
The Pentagon has not defined how it will support civilian authorities in the event of cyber attacks, according to a Government Accountability Office report.
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