The Power of State and Local Government Tech
Route Fifty and GCN join forces for the virtual GovExec SLG Tech Summit happening this week, Nov. 1-3. Tune in to hear from local leaders from across the country about how innovations in technology are improving operations and services.
Meet the Breakout Stars of the 2022 Governors’ Races
COMMENTARY | Media experience rather than previously holding elected office is becoming a premium trait for candidates running for governor.
State, universities team up for local gov cyber assessments
The Indiana Office of Technology joined with Indiana University and Purdue University on a four-year effort to help ensure local governments have adequate defenses.
Who sees what you flush? Wastewater surveillance for public health is on the rise, but a new survey reveals many US adults are still unaware
A recent study shows that most people are unaware that their home's wastewater could be monitored, but are okay with community-level surveillance.
Enough with the weak passwords, already
The most common passwords on the dark web are those users have been repeatedly warned away from. Can training help?
Who Sees What You Flush? Wastewater Surveillance for Public Health is on the Rise
COMMENTARY | But a new survey reveals many U.S. adults are still unaware.
Algorithm Analyzes Escort Ads to Detect Human Trafficking
Researchers have developed an algorithm that identifies similarities in escort advertisements, which often indicates trafficking behavior.
The Future of State and Local Government Jobs
Public sector workplaces are expected to change dramatically in the coming years, with major implications for employees and agencies. In this special series, Route Fifty explores what’s ahead.
The Places With the Most New Office Construction
Even with Covid, commercial real estate development grew last year. But some metro areas are seeing more activity than others.
Algorithm analyzes escort ads to detect human trafficking
Researchers have developed an algorithm that identifies similarities in escort advertisements, which often indicates trafficking behavior.
Republican Governors Blast Biden for Infrastructure Labor Plan
They’re at odds over a proposal calling for contractors to agree to project-specific labor standards on federal job sites.
Governors Split on Biden’s Call to Pardon Low-Level Pot Offenders
Most marijuana convictions are at the state and local levels.
800 miles apart, smart city partners share broadband insights
The North Texas Innovation Alliance will share its broadband rollout experience in a new collaboration with Peachtree Corners, which has connected infrastructure know-how NTXIA can use.
Bringing Good Jobs to Coal Country
COMMENTARY | New projects in Appalachia show how the region can seize on a growing wave of climate infrastructure investment to build a workforce that is diverse, well-paid, and protected by strong labor standards.
A Scientist's Quest for an Accessible, Unhackable Voting Machine
After 19 years of work, Juan Gilbert says he has invented the most secure voting machine. Will anyone prove him wrong?
The unique challenges of authenticating poll workers
Identity and access management solutions that work for all poll workers ensure that the right people have the right access to the systems they need to run elections.
Emissions from e-waste spiked 53% in 6 years
Electronic devices are releasing increasing amounts of toxic emissions into the environment, spurring the need for a legal framework to regulate e-waste.
A scientist’s quest for an accessible, unhackable voting machine
After 19 years of work, Juan Gilbert says he has invented the most secure voting machine. Will anyone prove him wrong?
The Economic Hotspots Outside of Downtowns
Development in and around cities is different than it was a generation ago. New research looks at the emergence of “activity centers,” asset-rich hubs peppered throughout metro areas.
Why Campaigns Have a Love-Hate Relationship With Their Signs
COMMENTARY | Supporters and volunteers love them. But it’s difficult for political scientists to determine whether they even influence the outcome of elections, since no two campaigns or election cycles are alike.
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