Citizen engagement tools deliver ‘government your way’
Consumer technologies are finding new uses in government as agencies find ways to deliver services to citizens wherever and however they need them.
New York's Unfinished Tale of Two Cities
After a year in office, has New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio lived up to expectations?
Yes, That Text Message Is a Public Record
“It’s becoming a critical business system that people are now starting to realize that: ‘I need to start archiving these.’”
Why Are Conservatives Fighting Colorado's Legal Weed?
The federal government can’t regulate everything under the sun—and that’s good.
During His Group Hug Jump, Chris Christie Technically Wasn’t New Jersey’s Governor
The state’s constitution puts Kim Guadagno in charge in his absence.
Open data builds on the hill as Senate offers XML info
The U.S. Senate said it would make bills and other legislative information available for bulk XML download.
Sandia powers up robot tech
Sandia National Labs' energy-efficient platforms could help any robots entered in the DARPA Challenge extend their battery life.
Mobile apps promise time savings for citizens, caseworkers
Nearly half the people receiving assistance from human services agencies say they would download and use a mobile application for obtaining services, according to a recent survey by Accenture.
In 2015, agency IT security and operations converge
The new year will see a convergence of IT security and operations, as agencies spread responsibilities across IT departments and security tools become integrated into software lifecycles earlier .
Are You Paying More for Eggs? Blame California.
The vast majority of U.S. egg producers can't sell in the Golden State.
Amid Ongoing Federal Scrutiny, Pittsburgh’s New Police Chief Works to Ease Local Tensions
Cameron McLay: “The reality of U.S. policing is that our enforcement efforts have a disparate impact on communities of color.”
2014's Dumbest Local Ordinances
Put these laws on the wall of shame.
Michigan’s Long Bumpy Road-Funding Journey Heading to Special Election
As state lawmakers put the fate of fixing roads up to a public vote, some local governments are looking for solutions of their own.
The Unexpected U.S. Capital of Unintended Pregnancy
In Delaware, a surprisingly high number of women get pregnant by accident. Here's what it can teach the rest of the nation.
NYPD Commissioner: Snubbing Mayor de Blasio Was 'Inappropriate'
Bill Bratton insists that police officers should not have turned their backs en masse as the mayor spoke at a funeral on Saturday—but he acknowledged that morale is low throughout the department.
America's Streets Are Safer for Drivers, But Not for Pedestrians
U.S. roads are safer than they've ever been for people who travel in cars. But has that come at the expense of those who travel on foot?
NYC's Police Union Has a Long History of Bullying City Hall
The Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association has attacked and often slandered every recent mayor, even those who prided themselves on being crime fighters.
Will Your State Get a White Christmas?
The U.S. has seen an uptick in snow-filled days at Christmastime.
U.S. States, Cities Brace for Global Warming Fallout
Despite global warming skepticism, state and local officials are moving aggressively to prepare for rising sea levels, from improving storm water systems and elevating infrastructure to building natural greenscape buffers.
California City Makes Move to Block Ethanol Trains
West Sacramento now faces a lawsuit after local officials didn’t renew a rail transport permit for a Texas company that ships through the city.
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