What AI means for the future of government jobs
Exponential change is coming, one expert says. But that doesn't necessarily mean public-sector jobs will disappear.
The Need to Accommodate More Floodwaters Near Sacramento
A tour of some of the levee infrastructure that protects California’s capital city.
Uber Drivers Are Getting Minimum-Wage Protection for the First Time
New York City's taxi commission voted for a pay floor for ride-hail drivers.
After Complaints About Delays, Federal Transit Administration Announces Grant Awards
The next step is executing funding agreements allowing public transit project sponsors to actually spend the money.
The Little Town That Pot Built
Garden City, Colorado, has fewer than 300 residents, but has spent $3 million on downtown infrastructure upgrades since retail marijuana was legalized.
Debt Dispute in Missouri Unresolved, as Payment Deadline Passes
Platte County's reluctance to pay debt costs linked to a shopping center has captured attention within the municipal bond market.
Some School Districts Look to Custodians and Teachers to Fill Bus Driver Shortage
An ongoing hiring challenge has brought about unconventional solutions to meet immediate needs.
Cloud isn't about cost savings
Focusing on costs limits agencies' ability to see how the cloud can accelerate agility and productivity.
D.C. code meets open government on GitHub
When Joshua Tauberer found a typo in the District of Columbia’s legal code, he corrected it with a GitHub pull request – an action that’s possible only because D.C. publishes its code on the online hosting service.
DHS previews research topics for small biz
Department of Homeland Security is calling on entrepreneurs and small businesses to help improve its emergency response, law enforcement, border protection and cyber risk management capabilities.
Securing wireless tech for responders
As emergency communications move to wireless broadband networks, the National Institute of Standards and Technology drafts a report that analyzes the cybersecurity of mobile and wearable devices.
Appalachia, Puerto Rico Community Groups Receive $1M for Economic Development
Eight other local groups across the U.S. also will split the $10 million of Community Thrive Challenge winnings.
Firing Leads to Confusing ‘Three-Day Misadventure’ at New York City Hall
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Hurricane Michael total estimated insured losses … Alaska’s new governor sworn in … and Berkeley’s old city hall will be used as homeless shelter.
A Tough Question in California: Whether to Rebuild in Places That Will Burn Again
Despite the clear and present dangers of the wildland-urban interface, many vow to rebuild in risky spots.
Americans Are Moving Less Than Ever
And that's not great for the economy.
State-Federal ‘Double Jeopardy’ Case to Be Heard by Supreme Court
Oral arguments in the case of Terance Martez Gamble v. United States of America are scheduled for Thursday.
Restoring Humanity: Changing the Way We Talk About People Touched by the Criminal Justice System
COMMENTARY | When we refer to people who are, or have been, in contact with the criminal justice system as “felons,” “offenders,” “inmates,” or “convicts,” we define them by the worst act of their lives.
How States are Trying to Reduce Suicide Deaths
Nationwide, more than 47,000 Americans died by suicide last year, an increase of almost 5 percent over 2016.
What’s Really Happening to Retail?
Manhattan’s shuttered storefronts tell a larger American story: Only Amazon-proof businesses can now survive in brick and mortar.
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