Connected Government, Part III: A County Executive’s Tool-Kit as an Elected Official
In the third of a multi-part guest article series for Route Fifty, King County (Wash.) Executive Dow Constantine examines a complex issue many public officials around the United States are facing in their communities: infrastructure.
Successfully migrating and monitoring apps in the cloud
Moving to the cloud might have less of an impact than you might imagine. Data will continue to be secure, applications will continue to perform in generally the same way and job security will not change.
Gridlocked Illinois Stops Paying State Salaries; ‘Wealth Adjacent’ Big City Is Just Plain Poor
Also: Fracking revenue drops in pock-marked Pennsylvania, the nation is grossly underestimating solar-power generation and a resident revolt in small-town South Dakota
VICTORY drives Army vehicle interoperability
The Army plans to further incorporate the standard for Vehicular Integration for C4ISR Interoperability into its emerging and legacy fleet platforms.
On Medicaid Expansion, a Question of Math and Politics
President Barack Obama has vowed to redouble his administration’s efforts to persuade all states to expand Medicaid. But if history is any indication, achieving that goal will take some time.
Boston builds out data visualization
Boston is using Tableau Software to speed up inspection processes and improve government operations.
How US-CERT gets the word out
The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team collaborates with other federal agencies and industry to quickly disseminate cyber threat alerts.
Fireworks or Firearms? ShotSpotter Helps Police Tell the Difference
Still, law enforcement can’t respond to every Fourth of July call.
This County’s Flash-Flooding Advice for Residents: ‘Know Your Community’
Plagued by torrential rain, with more on the way, local emergency management officials in Missouri hope to save lives with simple precautions.
Big State Salary Bumps in Kentucky; Alabama’s Solar ‘Black Hole’
Also: A major tax increase in Nebraska and a plan for centralized neighborhood notifications in San Francisco.
Mental Illness in County Jails a Top Agenda Item at NACo’s 2015 Conference
County governments continue to struggle with establishing systems of care that cater to the 2 million offenders with mental illness in their collective jails.
NIST drafts security building blocks
NIST has proposed two new building blocks to improve email security and to provide security services based on personal identity verification (PIV) credentials through mobile devices.
Nearing the finish line: What to expect from the cybersecurity sprint
Following recent cyber breaches, U.S. CIO Tony Scott ordered a cybersecurity sprint to rapidly evaluate problem areas. As that 30-day dash comes to a close, experts weigh in on the likely outcomes.
DHS expands access to virtual cybersecurity training
The Department of Homeland Security expands its FedVTE program, giving state, local, tribal and territorial government employees free access to cybersecurity training.
Cook County locks down offender management
The Offender360 jail management system gives the Illinois county security, stability and the data officials need to make better decisions.
Indiana: A showcase for the integration of visualization, mobility and analytics
By harnessing newly available data, mobile tools, cloud technology and personalized responses, Indiana has made significant improvements in the effective delivery of government services.
Pittsburgh’s ‘Shared Space’ Street Concept Could Be a National Trendsetter
‘It looks like it’s chaos’ but this emerging idea may bring sanity to a heavily-trafficked part of Steel City’s downtown.
How Effective Web Platforms Can Aid Water Conservation Efforts
In California, more than one-third of Dublin San Ramon Services District customers use water consumption alerts to conserve.
Figuring Out When It Makes Sense to Outsource Local Government Communications Work
Sometimes, keeping everything in-house isn’t the way to go.
It’s Hard to Look Away From These Government-Produced Rap Videos
These PSAs instantly grab your attention, regardless of the production quality.
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