Oakland Sues Wells Fargo, Alleging Predatory Mortgage Lending to Minorities
The lawsuit claims foreclosures cost the city tax revenue and caused blight.
How technology can truly enhance the citizen experience
By understanding what citizens need, agencies can use IT to mirror the human experience and more effectively deliver government services.
ONR moves to protect ships’ systems from cyberattacks
The Office of Naval Research is spearheading a program to protect against cyberattacks to onboard physical infrastructure.
Unsolicited Advice: Forget Beer, Grand Rapids. It's Time to Trumpet Architecture, Too.
There's so much great architecture in Michigan's second-largest city, which should do more to promote it.
Washington Still Funding Charter Schools for Now; Sun Pharma Wants No Part of Arkansas Executions
Also: Jersey City transgender employees win expanded benefits and damning data on racial profiling piles up in Connecticut.
DOJ put dollars behind White House push for body cameras
The Justice Department has awarded more than $23 million to police departments in 32 states in an effort to expand the use of body cameras.
NIST announces latest funding for trusted identities
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has awarded $3.7 million in grants to three companies to make online transactions more secure and private.
States Grapple With Public Disclosure of Police Body-Camera Footage
More police officers are wearing body cameras. How and when should the footage be shared with the public?
Microsoft import service helps move files to Office 365
The service can be used to transfer Outlook data files ahead of moving to Office 365's Exchange Online or to transfer files for use with SharePoint Online or OneDrive for Business.
Download Our Route Fifty-ICMA E-Book: ‘What’s Next in Local Government?’
Headed to Seattle for ICMA’s annual conference? Read our special report.
Milwaukee Leaders Sign Off on City Financing Plan for Bucks Arena
Tuesday’s Common Council vote was one of the final hurdles for a deal that involves a total of $250 million in state and local funding for the project.
Reasons Why Carsharing Is on the Rise in Cities
Urban residents want a variety of on-demand transportation options, according to a new report. And one-way travel options are fueling growth.
Rahm Emanuel Has Bad News for Chicago Taxpayers; San Francisco Bay’s Microplastic Problem
Also: Alarmed in Kansas about a Texas voting rights case and setting up syringe disposal boxes in Maine.
DOT's plan to turn driving into a real-life computer game
The Department of Transportation is hoping to change drivers’ bad habits with a game-based platform to encourage consumers to drive more safely.
Taking the 'cyber' out of security
With these three steps, agencies can craft new policies and build a culture that protects both digital and physical records.
New Calif. website details costs, quality of medical procedures
The California Healthcare Compare site provides information on quality for five common conditions or procedures along with cost information — by county for 100 procedures, ranging from treating a broken ankle to cancer chemotherapy.
DARPA wants better detection of doctored images
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Media Forensics program aims to build better tools for identifying image manipulation.
Stats Shot: Solo Drivers vs. Public Transit Riders. Who Tends to Earn More and Get to Work Faster?
Recently released U.S. Census data provide some state-level insight.
Your State’s Tax System Probably Isn’t Fair
The fairest structures generally have lower sales and excise taxes, a new WalletHub survey shows.
How digital identity will power smart cities
Digital identity management technology allows devices to securely recognize and interact with each other, improving the quality of civic services and city planning.
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