How Georgia Reorganized All Its Parks and Rec Data in 9 Months
What was once scattered across multiple agencies is now easily accessible through one portal thanks to a cross-sector collaborative effort. And the effort is also boosting digital engagement and state revenue.
How Do States Authorize Charter Schools? Methods Differ Greatly, Study Finds
In at least one state, dozens of groups have the power to authorize public charter schools.
State Budget Crises Call Out for Better Disclosure
The Volcker Alliance details 10 principles for sound fiscal planning.
Mayor vs. Councilmember in Ala. City Hall Brawl; D.C. Boosts Some Traffic Fines in Big Ways
Also: Remote Alaskan school doesn’t meet enrollment minimum and Tussock moths ruin Christmas tradition in Colorado.
Oklahoma Earthquake Surge Creates State vs. Local Regulatory Quandary
And it’s not surprising that it’s resulting in litigation for the courts to sort out.
Don’t make a bad situation worse: Cybersecurity for emergency operations
The controlled chaos of an emergency creates opportunities not only for accidental data exposure, but also for exploits of sensitive data and the resources that govern industrial control systems.
DHS looks to smooth the path for tech startups
The Department of Homeland Security’s new innovation framework aims to engage non-traditional government contractors, including start-up companies, for solutions to homeland security threats.
ONR builds an immersive future with mixed reality
The Office of Naval Research’s new laboratory leverages both augmented and virtual reality for more efficient and cost-effective training, maintenance and operations.
Agencies begin smartwatch tech countdown
Because wearable technology has yet to take off, governments are proceeding with caution, primarily creating citizen-facing apps.
Why the Public Sector Should Reassess Its Health Information Security Protocols
Data breaches leading to medical billing fraud increase healthcare costs for governments, according to a new Verizon report.
Calif. to Take on Gig Economy Labor Rights; Mo. Lawmakers Aim to Punish Student Athlete Protesters
Also: Baltimore suburban officials feel blindsided by city’s long-running low-income-housing plan and local Florida governments see windfall in move toward cremation.
Reactor Shut Down at Controversial N.Y. Nuclear Power Plant
Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls for a state agency to investigate a possible electrical disturbance.
Watch: Route Fifty Panelists Dive Into State and Local Government Data Use Practices
Representatives from the city of Pittsburgh, the commonwealth of Virginia and The Pew Charitable Trusts spoke with Executive Editor Michael Grass on managing ‘the fuel that turns the gears of government.’
State Governments Hit Post-Recession Revenue Milestone
For the first time since the Great Recession, tax receipts have recovered in a majority of states.
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going
How one California city kept itself running during the Great Recession.
Going paperless in Indian country
The Muscogee Creek Nation Department of Health has moved to a paperless system for referral requests, saving significant of time and money.
NIST seeks comments on cybersecurity framework
The National Institute of Standards and Technology wants input regarding the implementation and potential improvements of its voluntary Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity.
This year’s drones will soon look like kid stuff
A quick sampling of recent advances shows that the pace of innovation is picking up steam.
Data analytics, machine learning help find network threats
Enterprises can better protect themselves from cyberattacks if they combine automated network threat detection tools with traditional perimeter security methods, according to a new report from the SANS Institute.
Legal Clash Looms Over Seattle Legislation to Organize Uber and Lyft Drivers
Even though Mayor Ed Murray declined to sign the City Council’s bill, it will become law anyway under the terms of the city’s charter. But will it survive a likely court challenge?
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