AI task force may open government data to researchers
To help spur innovation, the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force is considering giving AI researchers secure access to anonymous data the government collects.
Data on short-term rentals helps county collect occupancy tax
Placer County, Calif., uses the cloud-based Rentalscape platform to identify, track and report short-term rental registrations, bookings and transient occupancy tax payments.
Wish You Were Here: States to Use Federal Funds to Boost Tourism
Governments can appropriate American Rescue Plan dollars to help the travel and hospitality industries rebound from economic devastation brought by the pandemic.
A $26 Billion Plan to Save the Houston Area From Rising Seas
Lawmakers are poised to decide the fate of a massive project to protect the coast around Houston from rising sea levels.
Rocky Mountain Forests Burning More Now Than Any Time in the Past 2,000 Years
COMMENTARY | Colorado’s East Troublesome Fire jumped the Continental Divide on Oct. 22, 2020, and eventually became Colorado’s second-largest fire on record.
Post-Insurrection, States Balance Capitol Security, Openness
Dissatisfaction with democracy could lead to further attacks at state capitols.
The Top 10 States for Doctors
These states ranked high because of low malpractice payouts, physician compensation and overall health system performance, according to rankings by a medical information website.
In One State, a Plan to Use $250M in Federal Aid for Park Improvements
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan—a one-time infusion to upgrade and repair infrastructure in the state’s 103 parks—would require approval from lawmakers.
How Governments Can Help Elevate the Local Workforce Post-Pandemic
As the pandemic subsides, county leaders are transitioning from reactive problem-solving to proactive planning to address the future of work.
What Over 400 Local Leaders Want to See in an Infrastructure Deal
A new survey of mayors and other local elected officials reveals nearly universal support for certain types of investments. Others, including some Biden administration priorities, aren't as popular.
A solid cloud foundation proves crucial at crunch time
When the pandemic hit, agencies’ previous investments in cloud and DevSecOps help them scale websites, manage increased workloads and support telework and application development.
NIST, FedRAMP push OSCAL for automated cloud review
The National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program are advocating the use of the Open Security Controls Assessment Language, a machine-readable language that will help standardize cloud authorization packages and streamline reviews.
How digitization can break down silos
As technology gaps expand and legacy technologies expose weaknesses, agencies need tools that support specialized workflows at the departmental level and have a high degree of interplay at the institutional level.
NASA expands satellite communications with 'roaming' feature
A new wideband Ka-band communications terminal will allow spacecraft to seamlessly connect to various government and commercial communications networks.
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Bill Allowing College Athletes to Profit Off Their Own Name and Likeness
More than a dozen states have passed similar legislation allowing college athletes to be paid for the use of their name, image or likeness as state lawmakers have called on the federal government to set national guidelines.
Georgia, AWS launch cloud talent initiative
Georgia is partnering with Amazon Web Services to provide cloud computing training and education to 5,500 high-school and technical college students statewide by 2024.
The False Hope of the Progressive-Prosecutor Movement
COMMENTARY | Well-intentioned reformers can't fix the criminal legal system. They have to start relinquishing the power.
Relaxed Rules Attract Entrepreneurs to State 'Sandboxes'
‘We’re really concerned about predatory lending to low-income families.’
Garbage Truck Driver Shortage is Creating a Mess for Solid Waste Agencies
"As the weather warms up, the garbage is going to get more fragrant and it will be more important for governments to get on this,” says one industry official.
The US Cities 'Taking Bold Steps’ to Tackle the Most Pressing Challenges
Bloomberg Philanthropies selected 50 cities worldwide, including 14 here, as Bloomberg Mayors Challenge finalists for their innovative problem-solving ideas.
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