Democrats Win Full Control of Government in More States
In places like Michigan, they secured majorities in legislatures and hold governors’ offices. But the GOP still maintains greater sway in statehouses and the political rifts between blue and red states seem to be growing more ingrained.
How data solves hospital system’s pain points
NYC Health and Hospitals’ data office focuses not on providing capabilities to customers, but on delivering services.
Split Results in Marijuana Legalization Votes
Measures to legalize recreational cannabis won approval in two states, and failed in three.
Climate projections everyone can understand
The Climate Risk and Resilience portal gives emergency managers nontechnical climate datasets and high-resolution, forward-looking climate insights.
Kentucky Becomes Second Conservative State to Reject Anti-abortion Amendment This Year
Following this summer’s vote in Kansas, the race could strengthen an argument that abortion restrictions are a losing issue, even in conservative states.
Kansas' Democratic Governor Hangs on for Second Term
Laura Kelly edged out her GOP challenger in a closely watched race. Meanwhile, Republican Kris Kobach, a lightning rod figure during his time as Kansas' secretary of state, made a political comeback and will become the state's next AG.
State serves up map for tackling food insecurity
An interactive food resource map covers all 46 counties in South Carolina and features profiles for more than 900 food pantries and resources.
DeSantis Dominates in Winning Second Term
The Florida governor's victory comes as questions swirl around whether he'll run for president in 2024.
Shapiro Claims Victory Over Mastriano in Pennsylvania Governor's Race
“We have to keep coming together to make progress," he said after clinching the win.
New York Governor's Race is Closest in Decades
Incumbent Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, eked out a victory against Republican challenger Lee Zeldin. She also became the first woman elected as governor of the state.
The Winners and Losers in the 2022 Midterm Election Governors Races
Get caught up on all the action from Election Day, and who the next top government executives will be in the 36 states that held gubernatorial contests this year.
States Struggle to Curb Fake Emotional Support Animals
"This is really being exploited by people who want pets in housing that doesn’t allow pets."
The Plastics Industry Says Its Bags Are Recyclable. California’s Attorney General Wants Proof.
“Let’s see the evidence.”
How to keep a complex cloud and on-prem ecosystem on track
Keeping to a true north, taking an open or closed approach and managing the change will help keep modernization projects under control, state and local CIOs advise.
Challenge to FCC broadband map IDs thousands of NY addresses lacking connectivity
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state’s ConnectALL Program submitted the addresses of more than 30,000 locations that are either unserved, underserved or missing information.
State Chief Information Officers are Handling Much More Than Just Tech
In state government, the role of the CIO has evolved to center on the business of IT, rather than the nuts and bolts of computers. It’s something that new governors will have to keep in mind.
High Stakes for Transportation in Governors Races
Incoming governors will have big decisions to make about roads and transit and how projects are paid for.
What It’s Like for a State Wildlife Agency to Star in a Reality TV Show
Nuisance bears, rabid skunks, search and rescue. Duties are seldom dull for New Hampshire Fish and Game. But for nine seasons the department added a twist to its operations, participating in the show “North Woods Law.”
Cyber range looks to inspire next generation of talent
The Louisiana-backed range will provide hands-on training for K-12 students nationwide and help fill the cyber workforce pipeline.
How GIS fortifies election information
Geographic information systems can help election directors speed up voter information verification processes and expand data collection capacities.
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