Volunteer disaster response websites grow up
Code for America's disaster response websites get spun up faster with each storm season.
Managing BYOD's second act
Although most of the focus of bring-your-own-device policies has been on security, agencies must also ensure their networks continue to operate efficiently in the midst of the growing mobile use.
Amazon Officially Names 'HQ2' Sites in NYC and Virginia
Company also outlines billions of dollars of incentives—including tax credits and cash grants—promised by states and localities.
The promise and problems of including 'big data' in official government statistics
Although digital data may promise greater timeliness and efficiency compared to the traditional paper-based census, using it to measure populations and economies is not without challenges.
Amazon Is Ready to Make Its HQ2 Picks Official
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | California’s deadliest wildfire on record … recession worries as Nevada’s economy hums along … why Santa Fe really needs a city engineer … and more confirmed measles cases in Mich.
Public Access Channels Threatened Under FCC Proposal, Advocates Say
Proponents, however, argue changes are needed because localities charge licensing fees at the expense of cable companies’ efforts to expand broadband access.
Every City Should Have a Toy Library
The “toyery” once made play a part of civic infrastructure. It’s time to bring it back.
A Neighborhood-Driven Approach to ‘Smart City’ Technology
2018 NAVIGATOR AWARD WINNER: José Serrano-McClain, former Project Manager, NYCx, Mayor's Office of the Chief Technology Officer, City of New York.
A Bipartisan Legislative Initiative to Address a Bleak State Budget Situation
COMMENTARY | Any fiscal expert looking at New Jersey’s budget situation would quickly come to the conclusion that the underfunded pension system is the place to start, the state’s former comptroller and budget director says.
Three Reasons Your Career Has Stalled
Think about the "pandas," the problems that seem small or inconsequential, but can impede career progress.
After Midterms, Democrats Now Hold a Majority of State AG Offices
“They’ve been very aggressive, banding together across state lines to challenge a variety of policies,” one expert said about Democratic responses to the Trump administration.
Environmentalists Say the Time to Act on Climate Is Now. Voters Aren’t So Sure.
Environmentalists say the state level still might be the best place to seek changes, though not necessarily at the ballot box, where the energy industry remains a fierce and well-funded foe.
Developing a Talent Pipeline in a Geographically Isolated Economy
2018 NAVIGATOR AWARD WINNER: Alaska State Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, District 35
More Than 200 Still Missing as Wildfire Death Toll Rises in Northern California
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Short-term rental crackdown in N.Y.C. … ‘Michigan left’ turns to expand in Tucson … and a small town’s big sewage leak.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s War on Gerrymandering Is Just Beginning
The former California governor helped support multiple ballot measures this year that will change how legislative districts are drawn. He already has his eye on more reforms in 2020.
A New Approach for Families Experiencing Homelessness In Boston
2018 NAVIGATOR AWARD WINNER: Annissa Essaibi-George, Boston City Councilor, City of Boston, Massachusetts.
How Baltimore and Tulsa Are Using Data to Foster Community
“The great thing people need to understand about data—and this was the incorrect understanding I had at first—is it is not about efficiency,” said Tulsa’s mayor.
From Pensions to Pot, Lawmakers Outline Post-Election Priorities
“I think this is where the action is going to be,” says one expert, referring to state legislatures in the coming months.
The Future of Work Requires We Rethink Public Policy
COMMENTARY | Washington has not adequately modernized federal laws; that leaves state and local leaders, who are uniquely positioned to help bridge the gap between public policy and sustainable work for families.
Los Angeles Inks New Data-Sharing Agreement With Scooter and Bikeshare Companies
“This is the way we must work together to meet the challenges of tomorrow,” said Seleta Reynolds, the LADOT’s general manager.
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