Claim your roadkill with 511 app
The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s 511 app now has a feature that walks users through the process of applying to the Department of Game and Fish to claim and collect roadkill.
Mayors judge civic tech pitches at SXSW
Good Call, whose 24/7 hotline provides immediate access to legal support for arrested individuals, took home a $10,000 prize and a chance to pitch at the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ annual meeting.
Why I Left My Local Government Job
COMMENTARY | Earlier this year, I celebrated five years in local government. Two days later, I worked my last day there.
Cities and States With the Highest STD Rates
Sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. are at an all-time high, and places coast to coast are affected, according to government statistics.
Election Officials Say Safety Threats May Drive Away Poll Workers
Three out of five administrators in a new study said they worried that threats, harassment and intimidation would make it harder to recruit new workers. Officials nationwide back that up.
Affordable Housing Is Increasingly Scarce, Making Renters Ask: Where Do We Go?
It’s getting much harder to find an affordable home, even for people who work multiple jobs. Elected officials across the country are trying to address the crisis through various proposals.
Who's Responsible if a Tesla on Autopilot Kills Someone?
Courts may decide, says a professor of civil litigation.
Smart devices spy on you – 2 computer scientists explain how the Internet of Things can violate your privacy
As internet connectivity extends to devices in offices, shopping areas, cities and homes, privacy is in more danger than ever.
Oil Price Shocks Have a Long History, but Today’s Situation May Be the Most Complex Ever
COMMENTARY | Even before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, prices were climbing rapidly because of roaring demand and limited supply growth.
Curbing Violent Crime Through Place-based Policing
COMMENTARY | Violent crime is up in cities across the country, but it is concentrated among a small number of people and places. Implementing targeted policing could be the answer to reducing crime.
Rural County Puts Land Records on Blockchain
Wise County, Virginia can create, store and access smart land records. “It comes from what many view as one of the least places to expect it," the county clerk says.
36% of Government Workers Are Considering Quitting Their Jobs
State and local employees say their colleagues are resigning at higher rates since the pandemic began, leaving the rest of the staff stressed, fatigued and anxious, according to a new report.
One Year Into ARPA Rollout, Spending Varies as Scrutiny Mounts
Billions in state and local aid from the American Rescue Plan Act have gone to combat the pandemic, but also to build monuments and fix state buildings. Republicans are increasingly questioning the need for all the funding and how it is being spent.
Rethinking a ‘lift and shift’ approach to cloud migration
More than half of organizations that performed a lift-and-shift migration overspent because they signed up for more services than they actually needed.
Rural county puts land records on blockchain
Clerks in Wise County, Va., can create, store and access smart land records through a solution from Bloqable, the company developing the software.
Massive Spending Bill Clears Senate, Promising to Unlock Infrastructure Funds for States and Localities
The $1.5 trillion legislation would keep the federal government funded through September. It does not include provisions to grant more flexibility with state and local American Rescue Plan spending. Congress backed off proposed cuts to state aid—for now.
Compliance fatigue: Can states stay on top of privacy monitoring?
States may have crafted data privacy legislation that they don’t have the capacity to enforce, one expert suggests.
5 Steps to More Equitable Health Care in Communities
Expanding telehealth, partnering with local organizations and building health care teams are among the strategies, according to research.
Libraries Hiring Social Workers as Mental Health Issues and Homelessness Soar
The placement of full-time licensed social workers in public libraries nationwide will become even more pronounced in the next few years, experts say.
Pennsylvania Senate Leader Proposes Lowering Gas Tax by One-third Through 2022
Politicians in the state from both parties are pushing to lower the price at the pump.
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