One City’s Attempt to Bring Racial Equity to Home Repairs
Established in 2015, Detroit’s zero-interest home repair program has kept hundreds of Black homeowners in their homes.
The End Is Near for Outdated Government Financial Reporting
COMMENTARY | Changes to federal law will require state and local governments to do what they should have done years ago for the benefit of investors and other stakeholders.
‘Shark Tank’ for state agency IT modernization
Technology modernization funding programs are delivering quick wins to agencies with compelling business cases.
Bias Trainings for Police Don't Change Behavior
"Our findings suggest that diversity training as it is currently practiced is unlikely to change police behavior."
State looks to ‘unconventional’ tactics to find talent
The Indiana Office of Technology eliminated degree requirements for most jobs in 2019, and now it uses a work-based learning apprenticeship program to reskill employees keen to learn IT.
Machine Learning Maps Location of Lead Pipes
An open-source map will help communities find and remove pipes faster.
ChatGPT is a data privacy nightmare. If you’ve ever posted online, you ought to be concerned
As generative artificial intelligence tools gain popularity, one expert warns these models could be trained on personal data collected without the user's knowledge.
Chinese spy balloon over the US: An aerospace expert explains how the balloons work and what they can see
An expert explains the capabilities and implications of surveillance technology such as the Chinese spy balloon recently shot down off the coast of South Carolina on Feb. 4.
Do traffic signals need a fourth light for self-driving cars?
A white glow could help traffic flow. Scientists propose adding a white light to traffic signals could keep roads safe as autonomous vehicles become more popular.
A Governor Backs a Major Funding Boost for Counties and Cities
His plan involves sharing 20% of state sales tax collections with localities and giving them more latitude to raise taxes.
Top Sales Tax Trends to Watch in 2023
COMMENTARY | The current economic uncertainty will shape state and local government changes to tax policy.
States Strive to Reverse Shortage of Paramedics, EMTs
Two-thirds of states considered legislation last year related to emergency medical workers.
Why Two States Remain Holdouts on Distracted Driving Laws
Missouri and Montana are the only states without distracted driving laws for all drivers. With traffic fatalities rising, lawmakers are eyeing bills that would crack down on texting while driving.
From silos to seamless: How state governments deliver personalized services
COMMENTARY | By harnessing existing data, agencies can deliver best-in-class experiences that enable residents to get the most out of their government interactions.
When States Take Over Financially Troubled Local Governments
A recent bankruptcy filing by Chester, Pennsylvania, highlights the limits and difficulties with state programs in dealing with fiscal stress at the municipal level.
State details how agencies must apply TikTok ban
The Texas plan requires agencies to ban employees and contractors from downloading the app and other prohibited tech on connected state devices, identify areas where sensitive information could be exposed and implement network-based restrictions.
Machine learning maps location of lead pipes
An open-source map will help communities find and remove pipes faster.
The States Gaining the Most Clean Energy Jobs
A new analysis finds companies have announced more than 100,000 positions in fields like solar and wind power and battery-making since Democrats pushed through a massive climate law.
Several States to Consider Ending Subminimum Wages
Workers in the restaurant industry typically make around $2.13 an hour plus tips. The volatility of that wage is one reason several states are introducing bills to replace it with a minimum wage.
5 Reasons Your Community Should Create More Green Spaces
COMMENTARY | A healthy community’s infrastructure isn’t only limited to roads, schools, and bridges. Investing in nature-centered spaces such as parks can contribute significantly to the community’s health and economy.
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