States Take the Lead on Sexual-Assault Reform
A movement that began on college campuses is emerging on the national stage.
L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti: We Will Be the First City to Do Autonomous Vehicles Right
He says Angelenos "might not own cars" in as soon as a decade.
Traffic Roundabouts Present Steep Learning Curves for Some Localities
Watch some of the how-to videos aimed at helping baffled motorists.
Which State Has the Highest Percentage of Elderly Prison Inmates?
On average, state prisons have a 15 percent share of elderly inmates.
California Governor Vetoes Drone Warrant Legislation; Boulder’s Bear-Proofing Move
Also in our State & Local roundup: Stories from Kentucky, North Carolina and Ohio.
CDC seeks all-in-one tool for disease data tracking
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking for an all-in-one data tracking and analytics tool to help it meet the rising amount of health care trend and emergency data it follows.
San Antonio Simplifies Its Confusing Permitting Process
Code for America fellow David Leonard discusses a project to make city government more intuitive for home improvement projects.
More Evidence That Goats Are a Good Municipal Investment
Goats are better than herbicides when it comes to clearing weeds, say scientists.
Partnership to deliver advanced infrastructure for researchers
A partnership between the Mid-Atlantic Crossroads and Bytegrid Holdings will provide a secure, advanced infrastructure platform for the research and education community across the mid-Atlantic region.
Office 365 subscribers getting access to Groups collaboration
Last week, Microsoft announced it is starting to roll out the Groups collaboration feature to its Office 365 subscribers.
kynect: Made from scratch … with flexibility baked in
By following Kentucky’s enterprise infrastructure standards, the health exchange can more easily access information and interact with other parts of the government health insurance system.
Kansas County Bucks Brownback's Vision; ‘Lung-Scarring Siege’ in California
Also in our State & Local weekend roundup: Stories from New Jersey, Florida and Wisconsin ...
Boston Mayor Angers Hometown Ice Hockey Fans During Sister-City Visit
Marty Walsh clarifies his overseas comments amid social media mess.
Eric Holder Talks Up D.C. Voting Rights On His Way Out the Door
"We pay our taxes. We die in the Army. . . . It is long past time for every citizen to be afforded his or her full responsibilities as well as our full right."
An Atheist's Alabama Invocation; California's Faulty 24-Story State Office Building
Also in our State & Local roundup: Stories from Pennsylvania, Idaho and Michigan.
Software Helps States Reduce Foster Care Numbers
Better computer software tools have helped states do a better job of meeting the needs of neglected or abused children, including not letting them linger in foster care.
Why so slow to move off SHA-1?
While the private sector is winding down its use of the decades-old algorithm in their products, government is still grinding out SHA-1 certificates.
Boston University building smart city platform for the cloud
Boston University’s smart-city cloud platform is designed to use cloud and big data technologies to improve transportation, energy, public safety, asset management and social services in the City of Boston and across Massachusetts.
AT&T offers secure links to IBM SoftLayer cloud
IBM and AT&T formed a partnership to let customers connect their private IT systems to IBM's SoftLayer cloud using AT&T's NetBond secure virtual private network service.
County speeds protective orders for victims of domestic violence
The Alamance County, N.C., Electronic Protective Order System cut the wait time for protective orders in half, ensured privacy and safety for victims during the process and increased enrollment in counseling and legal services.
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