NGA posts open gamification software to GitHub
The open source gamification software tracks game elements (badges, points, tags) for work pages or apps and provides a framework for providing awards/points to users or teams.
Large Metros Have Generated the Lion's Share of Employment Since the Great Recession
Are big, successful cities the new normal?
Marijuana inventory tracker seeds trust in new ventures
States are turning to inventory management tools to help provide the data they need to tax, regulate and finance new retail marijuana businesses.
Hawaiian Village In Lava’s Path Awaits Fate Amid New Uncertainty
What will happen to this Big Island community that may end up divided in two?
Former Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle Discusses Making ‘Incredibly Hard Decisions’
Watch Jim Doyle talk about state-level governance during bad budget years.
New Yorkers Love 311; N.C. Sheriff’s New Posse
Also in our State & Local news roundup: Des Moines’ millennial draw, Alaska’s oil worries, and sick palm trees in Redwood City.
NWS powers up faster, more detailed weather forecasts
The National Weather Service recently activated a system that quickly harnesses weather data from multiple sources, integrates the information and provides a detailed picture of the current weather.
NIH invests $32 million to crack big data
The funding will support development of new approaches, software, tools and training programs to improve access to biomedical big data.
Hawaii wins with gamification of state online services
By applying gaming elements to its websites, Hawaii has boosted citizens’ use of online services by as much as 20 percent.
Taking aim at stealthy attacks
The recent SandWorm report on cyber espionage against NATO highlights the need for strategies such as the cyber kill chain to detect and disable stealthy, zero-day threats before they bleed you dry.
Why Did the Los Angeles Superintendent Resign?
In his efforts to improve his district, John Deasy took risks and made impressive gains. He also made mistakes and earned some enemies along the way.
Video: New America Panel Discusses ‘The Responsive City’
Watch co-authors Stephen Goldsmith and Susan Crawford discuss their new book on local digital governance.
A Chat with Amtrak's CEO on the State of U.S. Passenger Rail
Joseph Boardman on federal funding, long-distance routes, and operating "as a business."
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Says His 2015 Budget Avoids ‘False’ Choices
But there’s no immediate solution to the city’s $10 billion in unfunded pension liabilities for police and fire personnel.
GCN Gala showcases projects driven by tech and teamwork
The public sector IT community turns out to honor IT projects and leaders who showed exceptional creativity and determination in building systems that drove savings and performance in 2014.
Prisons Hit Hard By Virginia Budget Cuts; Utah’s Time-Zone Change?
Also in our State & Local news roundup: ‘I don’t feel safe’ in Harrisburg, says armed lawmaker who opened fire on city streets.
The Urban Future of the American Suburb
Michael Caplin's quest to transform the quintessential edge city
Agencies bring energy modeling out of the lab
Armed with increasing amounts of data and computing power, agencies are building tools to inform decisions on energy efficiency.
SteelCloud offers STIG remediation tools for AWS GovCloud
GoldDisk Plus reduces the cost and effort of starting and maintaining compliant systems in the Amazon cloud environment.
Energy lab software models wind farm performance
Open source software developed by researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory can calculate how variables alter the air flow and energy production of not just one wind turbine, but a whole wind farm.
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