More U.S. Women Dying From Childbirth. How One State Bucks the Trend.
California has focused on maternal health, including targeting problems that arise during labor and delivery and using data collection to quickly identify deficiencies.
4 connected vehicle apps Michigan is testing right now
Working with vehicle manufacturers and university researchers, the state is already deploying technology that allows cars to communicate with the infrastructure and other vehicles.
How to catch security blind spots during a cloud migration
As agencies roll out cloud-first policies, three key practices can expose security risks and safeguard both personnel and data.
Artificial intelligence will make you smarter
Technologies modeled on how human brains work are already augmenting people’s abilities and will only get more influential as society gets used to these increasingly capable machines.
State CISOs gain stature, but still struggle with funding and workforce
A new survey from Deloitte and NASCIO shows how state governments are managing cybersecurity demands.
Good Reminders for Any Manager Leading a Team
Retaining top talent isn’t just about salary. It can also hinge on excitement and boredom.
San Diego City Council Does an About-Face on Airbnb Rules
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Hep A jump in Florida county … calls for “forensic audit” of Philly’s IT infrastructure … and should corrupt lawmakers have names stripped from roads?
A New Look at Seattle's Minimum Wage Hike
A new update by researchers re-examines Seattle's increase to a $15 minimum wage over a three-year period.
Support for N.D. Marijuana Initiative Outweighs Opposition, Poll Finds
Ballot Measure 3 includes an unusual provision that would automatically seal criminal records for marijuana offenses.
Few People Want to Be Poll Workers, and That’s a Problem
A 2016 survey showed that the poll worker shortage faced by local elections officials has gotten worse, while current workers skew older. How can jurisdictions hire younger people to sign up for these gigs?
West Virginia Tourism Goes Nuclear
The state's tourism office is partnering with a video-game company to promote Fallout 76, a role-playing game set in post-apocalyptic West Virginia.
Election Day Security Chat Room Will Be Open to More Than 3,000 County-Level Officials
The chat room will operate on an unclassified level and invite participation from across U.S. counties, a federal official said.
Why you need a digital twin
These virtual models of physical products or processes can help government agencies operate more efficiently and at lower costs.
Tech already saving Census time and money
The Census Bureau is depending on technology to conduct a more efficient population count.
In fighting fraud, the only constant is change
Agencies must invest the time and resources in risk assessments, vulnerability studies, internal skill improvement and data analytics to make increasingly informed decisions about their susceptibility to fraud.
Congress takes first steps toward regulating artificial intelligence
As Congress considers whether to make laws governing how AI systems function in society, legislators should take care not to step in too soon and create regulatory hurdles for technologies that are still developing.
‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Brings Worries in Kansas
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Struggling to recover after Hurricane Michael … firefighter overtime pay in L.A. County … and a growing trash rebellion in St. Paul, Minn.
Snapshots of America’s Homelessness Crisis in 4 Cities
From Seattle to Akron to Los Angeles and Minneapolis, here’s how local leaders and others are trying to provide shelter—or deny shelter—to those who desperately need stable housing.
A World-Class Airport for the End of the World
New Orleans is building a state-of-the-art, billion-dollar terminal. But is it planning for a future doomed by climate change?
Eliminating Tech Tribalism in Government
Are public sector agencies ready take tech collaboration to the next level? Our survey says government officials want to, but don’t know where to start.
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