Defense Cuts Come Home to Roost -- In Virginia
The state faces a $2.4 billion shortfall; governor blames sequestration.
3 Big-Time Benefits of Real-Time Transit Data
They decrease wait time, improve satisfaction, and (likely) increase ridership.
Massachusetts rolling out 'all-electronic' turnpike tolling
Massachusetts' All Electronic Tolling system would replace both manual cash tolling and existing electronic systems on state turnpikes.
Satellite Internet coming to small public sector offices in Texas
Texas will offer satellite-based broadband Internet access to government councils, school boards and other publicly funded affiliates.
Will Knox tip government buyers toward Android?
Samsung’s Knox containerization technology, together with sophisticated vetting in defense and security circles, is gaining traction in federal, state and local markets.
Indiana County Considers Big Shift in Governance Structure
Allen County plan to create a single county executive raises questions about representation.
How Congress Helped Create Ferguson’s Militarized Police
It all goes back to 1990.
Another City Declares a Water Emergency
After Toledo and Bay City water disruptions, New London avoids “full blown catastrophe.”
Colorado Senator Defends Fracking, Says 'Burning Water' Helped Native Americans
Randy Baumgardner says studies linking hydraulic fracturing and polluting water with methane as "propaganda."
Is Tennessee's Ruling Against Gay Marriage a Setback for the Cause?
The decision to uphold a same-sex marriage recognition ban snapped a streak of court victories.
NYC to roll out municipal ID
The ID card will be targeted to those who do not have a driver's license or other official identification and would allow New Yorkers, regardless of citizenship status, to access basic city services, open bank accounts and lease apartments.
How agencies can keep email from vanishing
One of the biggest challenges agencies face today, besides the skyrocketing volume of email, is how to effectively retain and manage email records based on regulatory and legal requirements.
App speeds Customs inspection for travelers
The Mobile Passport Control app lets eligible travelers submit their passport information and customs declaration form prior to CBP inspection via a iOS smartphone or tablet.
Life With Legal Weed in Boulder, Colorado
A conversation with middle-aged moms, homeless men, and college kids about post-prohibition marijuana.
At This Point, Ferguson Is a City Under Siege
What's being described as a "riot" is looking a lot more like an occupation.
An Opportunity to ‘Restart Government’s Thought Process’
Watch San Jose CIO Vijay Sammeta discuss the promise and possibilities of open data in his city.
Brooklyn Wins New York's (Literal) Rat Race
MIT visualizes how the city is swarming with rodent-based complaints.
Texas towns consolidate 911 services, boost response times
The newly formed North Texas Emergency Communications Center will dispatch emergency support for Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch, and Addison communities.
Port of Jacksonville launches safety information system
PORTS provides real-time information via sensors on water levels, currents, meteorological conditions and under-bridge clearance, giving mariners critical information to avoid groundings and collisions.
As El Paso Public Bikeshare Stalls, Employee Bike Pool Program Pedals On
Watch how city workers are using bicycles to get around town.
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