Muriel Bowser Set to Win D.C. Mayor’s Race
Voters in nation’s capital also approve a marijuana legalization proposal but Congress could take action to block its implementation.
Georgia Voters Set to Approve Amendment to Cap Income Taxes
Amendment A has been described as a fiscal "strait jacket."
How These States Crushed Unemployment
Colorado, Utah and Idaho have outperformed the national average in unemployment recovery.
28 Counties the Justice Department Is Monitoring for Voting Rights Violations
States may have the power to regulate elections, but the feds are staying close.
However Americans Vote on Marijuana Today, It’s 2016 That Really Matters
Three states have something on the ballot Tuesday.
Mobile analytics tools track perimeter of Ebola
IBM is leading a group of software firms and developers to build tools to help track, diagnose and even predict the behavior of pandemic illnesses.
VA healthcare office seeks better e-learning tools
The VA’s Business Office of Purchased Care is looking for a virtual learning environment that would provide a more efficient and less costly way to train its employees.
Giving robots a (better than) human touch
Researchers have just demonstrated a device with an optical sensor that can grab an unattached USB cable and insert it into a USB port.
House ISO data center home
The House of Representatives is looking for co-located data center space to support its data center operations and the needs of other legislative agencies.
Seattle Looks to Create Comprehensive Digital Privacy Standards
Officials in Washington state’s largest city say they’re the first to undertake such a detailed assessment of open data protocols.
Repurposed Navy Installation in Maine Looks for a More Firm Financial Footing
Federal stimulus dollars jump-started the Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park. Now it’s looking to blend public, private and nonprofit funding for the long haul.
Blame This Pittsburgh Official for Daylight Savings Time; Unisys Announces New Georgia Service Center
Also in our State & Local news roundup: Stories from North Carolina, Arizona and California.
The drive toward vehicle communications picks up speed
V2V technologies will give cars – and their drivers – more time to react and will pave the road for driverless vehicles.
CIOpedia remains go-to source for CIO trade secrets
The CIOpedia, a part of the CIO Council’s Knowledge Portal, provides a source of best practices in managing the government’s complex information environment.
Voters to Weigh Tax Caps, Increases
Several states, including Tennessee and Georgia, will have taxation measures on ballots Tuesday.
NOAA’s lake-level viewer aids climate change planning
NOAA’s online visualization tool is designed to help communities along the Great Lakes plan for changes in water levels associated with climate change.
SAP offers secure cloud services for federal agencies
SAP is developing secure cloud services for federal agencies that will focus on the company’s expertise in ERP-oriented business services.
How Congress Could Harsh D.C.'s Buzz on Marijuana Legalization
On Tuesday, D.C. voters are expected to vote for legal weed in the city. How many ways can Congress interfere?
Historic Number of Governors Could Lose in 2014
And the impact will be felt in state policy—and maybe even future presidential elections—for years to come.
Louisville’s Open Data Growth; Hawaii Lava Stalls But Is Building Up
Also in our State & Local weekend roundup: Dallas city manager is now a streetcar convert.
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