The Supreme Court Just Cleared the Path for Same-Sex Marriage in 5 More States
By declining to take up appeals, the Court is allowing same-sex marriage to go forward in most of the county.
Cloud-based portal kept IRS ahead of the e-filers
The IRS used cloud and virtualization tools to create a more manageable web environment for employees and taxpayers and new capabilities in support of the Affordable Care Act.
AirWatch platform to help manage enterprise video
AirWatch Video simplifies video distribution, security and management, helping organizations to scale and secure video initiatives.
DOD orders up more supercomputing power
Supercomputer company Cray won a $26 million contract from the Department of Defense High Performance Computing Modernization Program.
Microsoft previews Windows 10 as enterprise OS
Featuring a one universal app platform and integrated data protection, Windows 10 will be the next version of Microsoft's operating system for smartphones, desktops, tablets and laptops.
Cyberattacks on State Databases Escalate
State governments are facing a daily barrage of cyberattacks from increasingly sophisticated computer hackers.
Brownfield Redevelopment Fuels Brewery’s Expansion and Revitalization in Michigan’s 2nd Largest City
Grand Rapids' ongoing renaissance has been boosted in part by the city's brownfield redevelopment authority. But beer and art have helped, too.
Texas Tries Again
The state that executed a man based on faulty arson evidence revisits another controversial case.
Hoping higher FISMA scores mean more than compliance
Growing resources and increasing attention being paid to continuous monitoring could help agencies consolidate last year's gains in FISMA performance.
GCN names 2014 executives of the year
GCN names Department of Army Deputy CIO Michael Krieger, Central Intelligence Agency CIO Doug Wolfe and FireEye Inc. Global Government Liaison, Tony Cole as 2014 GCN executives of the year.
Drought Is Making California Shrink in Mass
There are "potentially dire consequences for the economic and food security of the United States."
Feds Investigate N.C. Thirst Death; California Egg Lawsuit Tossed
Also in our State & Local roundup: Stories from Dallas, Wyoming and Bucksport, Maine.
FEMA opened flood risk tools to property owners
The Federal Emergency Management Agency opened up high-quality flood risk data to property owners, improving public awareness and promoting risk mitigation.
Google launches YouTube for Government
Google has launched YouTube for Government, an educational website that explains how government officials can get the most out of YouTube as a communication tool.
Slow-Moving Disaster Tests Officials on Hawaii’s Big Island
An advancing lava flow is threatening to cut off communities.
Local Government 101: A Maryland City Is Educating Its Residents About Their Community
Watch how Rockville University’s six-week citizen-awareness program works.
Searching for the Good Life in the Bakken Oil Fields
A seven-year oil boom in North Dakota has drawn thousands of investors, laborers, and fortune-seekers. But from behind the counter of a local truck stop, it’s unclear just how much anyone is winning.
The Outrageous, Unjust Rule That Lets New York Drivers Who Hit Pedestrians Off the Hook
If the city is serious about street safety, it must replace a terrible old precedent with a strong new one.
NIST funds research center on cybersecurity tools
The National Institute of Standards and Technology awarded a contract to operate a Federally Funded Research and Development Center dedicated to securing nation's information systems.
Indy's Adult Bookstore Ordinance; Missouri Mayor Faces 2 Felony Charges in Bicycle Incident
Also in our State & Local news roundup: Stories from Delaware, Arizona and Utah.
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