Acquisition leans into automation
The federal acquisition workforce is enthusiastic about the potential of robotics process automation to limit data bias, streamline regulations and reduce outside contracting.
Your car could be at risk for cyber attacks
New research applies a popular criminal justice framework to smart car cybersecurity and provides recommendations for consistently, actively updating system software.
NOAA's Big Data Project is officially operational
An innovative effort to put government data into the commercial cloud gets formalized via multiyear contracts with three major cloud service providers.
How state and local government can defend against identity attacks
By evaluating authorization at the individual level, agencies can mitigate some of the most credible threats and shift their focus back to improving citizen experience through innovation and modernization.
In search of better biometrics
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released new biometric samples researchers can use to test their authentication technology.
What Stands Between Young People and Local Government Jobs?
COMMENTARY | Many millennials or members of Generation Z are interested in meaningful work that can help improve people’s lives, but they don’t necessarily see government jobs in that light.
Afterschool Key to Preventing Juvenile Crime, But Too Often Isn’t Available
COMMENTARY | Afterschool programming helps children excel in school and stay out of trouble. But across the country, demand outpaces supply.
Governments Increasingly Rely on Evaluations for Tax Incentive Reform
ANALYSIS | More states and cities are requiring rigorous analyses.
Has the Rise of Uber Led to More Heavy Drinking?
New research suggests that ride-hailing is associated with increases in drinking behaviors in U.S. cities and metro areas.
Chicago Is Making the Case for Releasing Pregnant Inmates
Women in jail typically have limited prenatal support and return to custody soon after giving birth. One program is testing a different approach.
Growing Number of Republican-Led States Say They Will Accept Refugees
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Watchdog group sues San Diego over smart street lights … Washington legislators subject to public record requests .... Washington attorney general sues to stop courthouse ICE arrests.
Cities and States Look to Tap More Tax Revenue From Expensive Real Estate Sales
“It basically allows for luxury housing to pay for affordable housing,” said a Boston city council member describing a "transfer" tax proposal there.
Don’t Toss That E-Cig: Vaping Waste Is A Whole New Headache For Schools And Cities
In Boulder, Colorado, school custodians are dealing with vaping litter, while city staffers are trying to educate people about not just dumping e-cigarette components in the trash.
One of the Largest U.S. Library Systems Just Eliminated Late Fees
The Los Angeles Public Library will eliminate fees for overdue items this spring, joining a growing number of library systems that have identified fines as barriers to access for low-income residents.
Lessons learned from DOD's transportation management systems consolidation
How the Defense Department transformed a complicated, disconnected set of systems into an environment that can readily embrace a modern, digital-ready future.
Time is running out for Federal 100 nominations
The annual awards – now in their 31st year -- honor the individuals in the federal IT community who have gone far beyond their assigned duties to make a difference.
Faster, safer bridge inspections
Researchers are working to help inspectors make quicker, easier and more accurate determinations about the structural integrity of bridges.
With New Democratic Majority, Virginia Sees a Push for Denser Housing
Facing an affordability crisis, the state is floating an “upzoning” bill that would legalize duplex housing in any place that currently bans it.
New Suicide Prevention Number Could Lead to Surge in Calls
The caller said, “I don’t think I’m going to make it.” He was on a bridge.
Kansas May Pay Aerospace Workers After Boeing Suspends Plane Construction
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | New York City will add gender neutral option to death certificates … Group sues over increases to New York governor pay … Chicago to begin sales of legal marijuana in January despite controversy.
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