EIA widget embeds energy data
The Energy Information Administration’s energy visualization widget lets users display interactive visualizations of current energy data.
NIST updates specs for next-gen PIV cards
New specifications add security features to verify identities and work with mobile devices.
NSA using OpenFlow for SDN
Spy agency says commercially available solutions are key to its network management.
A ‘Jade Helm’ Weather Assault on Texas?; Jerry Brown’s Papal Praise
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County Administrators Face Changing Roles
Growing populations and increasingly complex government services have some county boards relying on their administrators more than ever, according to a new National Association of Counties report.
Does New York State's ‘Energy Highway’ Plan Make Sense?
Approving the Hudson Valley transmission project could hinder the Empire State’s future in renewable energy, according to a new report.
Charleston Church Shootings Test ‘Dean of America’s Mayors’ in His Final Year in Office
Mayor Joe Riley cites the “extraordinary cooperation” of law enforcement. And now that a suspect is in custody, the “necessary process of the healing together” can begin.
Census May Drop the Words ‘Race’ and ‘Origin’ From 2020 Survey Form
Some viewed questions on previous forms as “misleading or insufficient to describe” an individual’s personal identity.
FEMA launches disaster dataviz tool
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s visualization tool lets users easily search through disaster declaration data.
NOAA drones drop in on hurricanes
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will be upgrading its Coyote drones for storm research and climate data collection.
States Try to Remove Barriers for Ex-Offenders
Some states are finding ways to remove barriers to employment, housing and education for people being released from prison. The goal: making sure they don’t return.
Why aren’t we sharing more cloud applications?
Agency execs vent their frustration with the difficulty leveraging investments in common platforms.
What can your agency learn from the CDM rollout at DHS?
Agencies can gain valuable insight on the logistics of the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program from the Department of Homeland Security’s experience with Phase I implementation.
Testing options for app developers
While emulators and simulators can help developers improve app performance, DigitalGov says, some features are best tested by people and their devices.
Iowa City Looks to Curb E-Cigarette Use in Smoke-Free Zones
If local leaders approve legislation, Iowa’s fifth-largest city would follow other jurisdictions that have restricted electronic cigarettes.
Connect America Fund Aims to Boost Rural Broadband Expansion
A new FCC agreement with Frontier Communications will direct large portions of funding to higher-speed Internet projects in Illinois, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Colorado Traffic Camera Footage Captures Canyon Rockslide
There wasn’t a “family of sasquatches” involved but the scene along I-70 was far more action packed.
Sam Brownback’s Not-a-Tax-Hike Claims; Polygamous Towns’ Water Utility Penalty
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Electronic Voting Systems Might Not Be Enough in Texas
An Austin City Council runoff election may have revealed voting machine tabulation problems.
Veterans to get virtual rehab
Researchers have developed a way for patients and therapists to conduct virtual visits, evaluations and even exercises.
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