Timber, Condos, Glamping? States Debate Land Use to Fund Schools
Some states are getting into the development business.
80% of Fatal E-scooter Crashes Involve Cars – New Study Reveals Where and Why Most Collisions Occur
COMMENTARY | Electric scooters have become a popular way to get around since their introduction to U.S. cities about three years ago. But fatalities are mounting.
How State CIOs Can Address their Top Technology Priorities
COMMENTARY | Cloud and artificial intelligence concepts allow governments to evolve their data storage strategies as needed while as-a-service solutions can move workloads to the cloud and procure connected networks more efficiently.
Scientists are on a path to sequencing 1 million human genomes and use big data to unlock genetic secrets
The National Institutes of Health’s All of Us program aims to collect genetic information, medical records and health habits from surveys and wearables of more than a million people in the U.S. over the course of 10 years.
Planning the best route with multiple destinations is hard even for supercomputers
A new approach breaks a barrier that’s stood for nearly half a century.
Getting real-time crash data to responders
Public safety answering points in California can get real-time crash notifications through an agreement between a cloud-based emergency response platform and General Motors’ OnStar emergency system.
‘Snakebot’ takes a dive to go where other robots can’t
The submersible robot snake project aims to assist the Navy with inspecting ships, submarines, and other underwater infrastructure for damage or as part of routine maintenance.
House Lawmakers Launch Group to Fight for 'SALT' Cap Repeal
But they face firm Republican opposition and there are no clear signs of support coming from the White House.
Cities Battle Another Long-Lasting Covid Reminder: PPE Litter
Discarded masks and plastic gloves are turning up on beaches and in waterways with increasing frequency.
Increasing Number of Americans Believe in Conspiracy Theories
The jump can be attributed to the rise in social media use and the spread of misinformation, like falsehoods about the 2020 election and Covid-19 vaccines, according to an analysis by The Marist Poll.
Making an impact as a new CIO
CIOs must hit the ground running, identifying cost-effective projects that will have a lasting impact and building the relationships that will position them for success.
A First-of-its-kind Investment in Home Care is in the Works. But Will it be Enough?
The American Jobs plan would allocate $400 billion to assist in home health care, a historic investment, but one expert says it may not be enough.
Landlords Say Tenants Are Not Tapping Rent Relief
As COVID-19 vaccinations continue and state leaders push for a return to normalcy, some states are lifting eviction moratoriums and leaving tenants in the hands of local courts.
Why Wall Street Investors’ Trading California Water Futures is Nothing to Fear – and Unlikely to Work Anyway
COMMENTARY | Futures won’t affect whether there’s water in the hose
Overcoming Roadblocks to Evidence-Based Policy Making
COMMENTARY | Promising initiatives like the California Policy Lab show how governments can take greater advantage of data.
FirstNet rolling out 5G, tower-to-core encryption
The FirstNet wireless broadband network for public safety is getting two new capabilities that will increase speed and security for first responders.
Welcome to the New Progressive Era
COMMENTARY | Progressives thought they knew what a Biden presidency would look like. How did they get him so wrong?
Tourism, Business Travel May Not Fully Recover for 4 Years, Industry Officials Say
Corporate travel spending dropped 70% during the pandemic, contributing to the tax revenue losses that tourism-dependent cities and states experienced.
How Governments can Shape 6G Technology Infrastructure
An engineering organization’s new guide provides recommendations to help governments foster the evolution of wireless technology to benefit them and their residents.
New Treasury Office Will Oversee Covid Relief and Recovery Programs
Billions in state and local government aid is part of the office's portfolio.
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