An Important Pension Lesson: Why You Shouldn’t Use ‘Discount Rate’ and ‘Investment Rate’ Interchangeably
COMMENTARY | New Jersey’s former state comptroller and budget director discusses why pension rules for the discount rate are confusing, not comparable and troubling.
The Homeless Get Sick; ‘Street Medicine’ Is There for Them
“Street medicine,” which had only a few resolute practitioners when it got its start in the mid-1980s, has surged within the past decade, growing into a network of programs in over 85 cities and in 15 countries.
Cybersecurity for smart cities: Changing from reactionary to proactive
Smart cities can increase security with a networking strategy that continually aligns the end-to-end architecture with business goals.
Paper jam: California's Medicaid program hits 'print' when the feds need info
Stuck with decades-old technology, the nation’s largest Medicaid program forces federal officials to sift through thousands of documents by hand rather than sending electronic files.
17 reasons not to trust IoT … yet
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has issued a draft report listing 17 "technical concerns" that can undermine trust in internet-of-things products and services.
North Carolina’s Florence Evacuees Urged to Hold Off on Returning
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Sidewalk vending decriminalization in California … the most cost-effective bus lane enforcement … and Miami’s mystery fountain.
The States That Could Be Derailed By an Economic Downturn
New research shows that some states have improved their ability to cope with a recession. Others remain less prepared.
In Tax-Free States, Businesses Squirm at Collecting Online Sales Taxes for Others
Many states are looking at how they can tax more online sales. But for states that don't collect sales tax, the issue is different.
Navigator Award Finalists: The Electeds
These are the 10 elected leaders who caught our eye for doing things differently, and making a big impact for their communities.
Potential Insurance Bill From Hurricane Florence Could Take Toll on Wallets Far From North Carolina’s Coast
Insurance companies retreated from some communities amid stronger storms, leaving a “last-resort” plan to fill the growing gap.
As Drivers Face Stronger ID Rules, States DMVs See Customer Onslaught
A common message in many states: ‘Save a trip, skip the line and renew online.’
Mayors More Likely to Perceive Discrimination Nationally than Locally, Report Says
The survey, released by the National League of Cities, is based on interviews with 115 mayors from 39 states.
Making Algorithms Less Biased
In the smart city era, data is increasingly used in governments’ decisionmaking. But what happens when that data is flawed?
Developing low-code apps for city services
The ability to quickly create integrated applications is changing how Oakland, Calif., officials interact with local residents.
Government wireless networks desperately need an upgrade
Agencies that upgrade their wireless IT infrastructure can meet modernization goals and improve the IT experience for both internal and external users.
Want better security? Look to the autism spectrum
Employees on the spectrum can boast cybersecurity skills that go far beyond the usual hacker.
Is that algorithm safe to use?
A new resources aims to help local governments better assess the potential risks of decision-making algorithms.
A 'Difficult and Grueling Weekend' Following Mass. Gas Explosions
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Cryptocurrency mining policy in Missoula … ongoing health worries in Minneapolis homeless camp … and too-tall trucks vs. Michigan’s low-clearance bridges.
Hovercraft Case in Alaska Tests Federal Rules on Rivers in National Parks
A 9th Circuit decision—now before the U.S. Supreme Court— is being viewed by some as a potential “springboard for the expansion of federal control over state-owned navigable waters throughout the country.”
For Millions, Florence 'Has Never Been More Dangerous'
North Carolina's governor warned that inland residents now face life-threatening hazards.
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