Feds choose cloud for HR apps
As federal agencies continue floating infrastructure and services to the cloud, their most mission-critical cloud-based applications relate to human resources, according to a new report from research firm IDC.
When the Savings Don’t Materialize
COMMENTARY | Sometimes, state and local governments don’t end up seeing the results they hoped for. Then what happens?
Noise Pollution Hurts Wildlife, But States Have Trouble Turning Down the Volume
Increasingly, research shows that human-caused noise can be harmful to many species. But very little regulation exists in the United States to limit the increasing encroachment of noise on the environment.
An Attempt to Resegregate Little Rock, of All Places
A battle over local control in a city that was the face of integration shows the extent of the new segregation problem in the U.S.
To Tackle Drug Use, Researchers and People With Addiction Alike Turn to Online Forums
Semi-anonymous forums on places like Reddit and Bluelight give researchers insight into the world of those who try to quit drugs on their own.
Are Local Government Managers Finally Getting Real on Cybersecurity?
COMMENTARY | City and county managers see a tipping point about cybersecurity.
New York Considers Requiring Additional Gun Training for Police Officers
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Pacific Northwest looks to bird conservation … Sacramento to receive Major League Soccer team … Kim Kardashian-West makes a request of Texas governor.
Suburban Growth is Pressuring Groundwater Supplies in a Dry Western State
A new report describes how an Arizona program designed to replenish the water is facing challenges.
How a Community Apologized for Failing to Stop a Predator
Police in Meridian Township, Michigan, dismissed a 2004 complaint against gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, a decision that allowed him to continue abusing young women for a decade. Then they went public with their mistake.
Blockchain voting is vulnerable to hackers, software glitches and bad ID photos -- among other problems
The few small-scale tests run so far have identified problems and vulnerabilities in the digital systems and government administrative procedures that must be resolved before blockchain-based voting can be considered safe and trustworthy.
Building an interoperable smart city architecture
A St. Louis pilot is pushing interoperable sharing of city and sensor data and creating a reference architecture for first responders’ awareness and communication that other cities can use to build similar setups.
5G inherits some 4G vulnerabilities
The move to more sophisticated 5G mobile networks has been heralded as a leap forward for system security, but potential for on-going intrusions still exists, according to at least one industry expert.
Bans on Rebuilding in Disaster-Prone Areas Ignore Homeowners Preferences
COMMENTARY | Bans also squander the potential impact of increased economic activity as a result of the new construction. Areas recovering from disaster are in great need of this kind of stimulus.
As Local News Outlets Shutter, Rural America Suffers Most
More than 500 rural newspapers have closed or merged since 2004.
For Boomers, Age-Proofing a Home Won’t Come Cheap
More baby boomers look forward to aging in place — in their homes, rather than in a care facility. But the costs of retrofitting a house is likely prohibitive for many Americans.
Management 101: Five Essential Tips for New Local Managers
COMMENTARY | Veteran managers at the 2019 ICMA Annual Conference offer advice for new local government leaders to position themselves for long-term success.
Chicago Teachers Go On Strike
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | San Francisco bans cars from major street … Kansas City to consider conversion therapy ban … Washington state attorney general wants information about struggles with student loan debt forgiveness.
Disability Advocates Sue Cities Over Scooters Blocking Sidewalks
A new suit against Minneapolis and scooter companies is at least the third of its kind filed this year. It alleges that electric scooters are creating hazards on sidewalks for people with disabilities.
The 50 Finalists of Route Fifty's 2019 Navigator Awards
These leaders and teams are making a difference in state and local government and the communities they serve.
People With Mental Illnesses Aren’t More Violent. Why Do People Believe They Are?
A new study found that over the past two decades support grew for forced treatment of people with mental health issues, even if they don’t need it.
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