Science agencies invest in quantum
In conjunction with the release of the administration's national strategy on quantum computing, the Department of Energy, along with other agencies and universities, is setting the stage for a quantum-friendly future.
NYC puts open data to work
A new report, NYC Data at Work, highlights how open data powers government efficiency in New York City.
The Impacts of Iowa’s Underground Needle Exchanges
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Miami’s strong-mayor vote ... N.C.’s Florence road damage estimate … Texas special education funding … and Calif. DMV warns of new scam.
3 GIS Policy Trends to Consider
Steering committees, distributed models and named user licensing are catching on.
Survey Looks at How Much Uber Drivers Are Earning Per Hour
The findings include city-level figures that indicate drivers in some places are doing better than others.
This City Wants to Reverse Segregation by Reviving Neighborhoods
Dallas is trying to target its housing spending to combat segregation. But critics say that approach will leave behind some of the poorest black communities.
Navigator Award Finalists: The Allies
From community empowerment in a city torn apart to building technology that helps states succeed: our list of academic, non-profit and private sector leaders are making a difference.
The $1 Tool That Might Curb the Overdose Epidemic
A new study shows that fentanyl test strips nudge drug users to take extra precautions.
Broadband Access Lags on Tribal Lands, Study Finds
More than a third of Americans residing on tribal land lack high-speed internet access.
Driving transportation innovation
The National Governors Association has a released a roadmap to help states leverage new opportunities and stay ahead of the advancing technology.
5 reasons municipalities are getting hit by cyber threats
While enterprising attackers target government workers, solutions that combine the best of machine learning with expert human analysis can help stop, block and remediate advanced phishing attacks.
NYC launches full-court cyber press
A multipronged effort aims to secure the city by investing in cybersecurity technology, entrepreneurs, a skilled workforce and empowering residents to better protect themselves against threats.
Blockchain 101: NIST releases tech overview
NIST’s Blockchain Technology Overview addresses the benefits of distributed ledgers and provides a guide for suitability.
New York Corrects Decades-Old Misspelling
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Md. county will pay to remove 19 flood-vulnerable homes … Boston is ready for winter … small S.D. towns struggle to pay for road repairs.
Small Town vs. Big Pollution: Black Residents Allege Environmental Racism
Residents of an Alabama town say they are living with pollution that causes a host of health problems.
Studies: Arming Teachers Is Likely Not an Effective Deterrent for School Shootings
Evidence suggests that civilians would be unlikely to effectively counter-attack an active shooter, according to a review of studies on violent attacks for the Rockefeller Institute of Government.
In Montana, a Tough Negotiator Proved Employers Don’t Have to Pay So Much for Health Care
With its employee health plan in financial crisis, Montana hired a former insurance insider who pushed back against industry players with vested interests in keeping costs high. She proved, essentially, that bargaining down health care prices works.
Google Tool Offers Look at City Emissions, Solar Power Potential
The company's Environmental Insights Explorer features only five localities for now, but there are plans to expand it to thousands.
Seattle Prepares to Challenge FCC Over ‘Misguided’ 5G Order
More cities are expected to jump on the effort to overturn the ruling.
Supply chain highlighted in Risk Management Framework update
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's latest draft of the RMF advises IT managers to integrate supply chain risk into their overall risk management outlook.
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