Ohio’s Local Governments Head to Boot Camp
A state partnership aims to maximize efficiency and eliminate waste.
The Most Colorful Quotes From Washington State's First Day of Marijuana Sales
A confused politician, a grandmother, and a marijuana aficionado walk into a weed store.
Pew Study Shows Continued Shifts in Statehouse Reporter Ranks
But the state capitol landscape for reporters varies greatly nationwide.
Trinity supercomputer to support nuclear stockpile simulations
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Cray Inc., have agreed on a contract for NNSA to acquire a next generation Cray supercomputer, called Trinity, to advance the Stockpile Stewardship Program.
6 ways to build in security
The cost and technical challenge of adding security to complex systems after the fact are prohibitive. Here are some steps developers and managers can take to build security into new software applications.
Fears and fantasies about artificial intelligence
Despite the controversy it sparks, artificial intelligence is no longer an exotic rarity that only thrives in research labs and ivory towers; instead, AI applications are becoming mainstream in the public and private sectors.
State Department launching cloud-based video conferencing
State contracts with Watchitoo for secure video service combining collaboration tools and broadcast-level streaming.
Seattle Seeks to Save Its Bus System
King County, Washington, is out of transit-funding tricks, so officials in its largest city are taking action.
Oregon's Pay-Per-Mile Road-Funding Program Continues to Evolve
The Beaver State's pilot project could change how Americans think about the cost of driving.
Follow malware's tracks to thwart cyber attacks
Government agencies need visibility along the full attack continuum – from point of entry, through propagation and post-infection remediation.
Mobile Workflow Builder assembles apps into business processes
The Good Technology Mobile Workflow Builder lets IT managers select mobile enterprise apps and combine them into business processes to better manage their users' mobile work experience.
DARPA 'system on a chip' to broaden connectivity of troops
DARPA demos an all-silicon, microchip-sized transmitter that sets the stage for wireless communications to multiple systems from a single chip.
NCI builds out collaborative hub for cancer researchers
The National Cancer Informatics Institute is launching NCIP Hub, an online collaborative forum based on HUBzero, a platform for creating dynamic websites for researchers.
How Big Cities Are Saving Big Bucks With Car Sharing
Chicago, Indianapolis move beyond the traditional municipal vehicle fleet model.
Feds Distribute Millions in Parks and Rec Grants to All 50 States
Find out how much your state is getting.
State Police enlist drive-sniffing dogs
Thoreau, a golden retriever, has been trained to find hard drives, thumb drives and other tech devices for the Rhode Island state police.
The hidden dangers of big data tools
While big data tools are very powerful, the results they deliver tend to be only as good as the strategy behind their deployment.
In shared environment, USAF builds secure, stable IT flight deck
The IT systems for the Air Force National Capital Region are moving to a virtualized shared computing environment that has produced cost savings up front and promises improved performance in the coming years.
The Ultimate in Open Government: Unlocking the Laws
Forward-thinking public officials and open government advocates are updating outmoded, inflexible digital platforms that host local and state legal codes.
Password Protected: States Pass Anti-Snooping Laws
Worried about your boss prying into your personal business, poking around in aspects of your life you’d rather keep between friends and family — even as you’re sharing more of it on social media?
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