Lack of technical knowledge in leadership is a key reason why so many IT projects fail
Project leaders must have experience with the technology being developed and the skills required to implement it.
Finding social posts that matter in emergency situations
Researchers have developed a toolkit that pulls posts from a certain geographic region, filters them based on specific keywords, examines clusters of posts and flags trending or unusual topics.
What election security funding means for state and local CIOs
State and local governments must make informed decisions about how to improve the security of their voting processes.
DARPA funds next-generation AI
The $2 billion “AI Next” campaign aims to transform computers from specialized tools to partners with contextual reasoning capabilities.
As Hurricane Florence Takes Aim, N.C. Governor Says ‘Gather Your Supplies Now’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Texas anti-tax activist wants higher taxes … Casper, Wyo.’s massive sale tax error … and a frozen “blob” prompts an Alaska highway relocation.
Election Officials Tout 2018 Security Coordination as 'Miles' Ahead of 2016
Two key officials say offices at all levels of government are rapidly bolstering defenses ahead of November elections.
When the Beach Is Out of Reach—Coastal Access Becomes a Growing Concern
As Americans crowd toward the coasts, states and municipalities are caught in passionate battles about public access, while lawsuits seem headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.
Rural Water Group Keeps Up Push for Changes to Lending Programs
The utility group wants the changes included in a final version of water infrastructure legislation taking shape in Congress.
This Florida Fire and Rescue District Changed Its Outlook on Drones
The district started using drones for more than situational awareness and eventually ended up expanding the fleet.
Engaging Teens With More Than Just a Summer Job
The Summer Youth Enrichment Program in Prince George's County, Maryland, aims to help teenagers long-term.
Key internet connections and locations at risk from rising seas
The internet is very vulnerable to damage from sea-level rise between now and 2030 when thousands of miles of cables now safely on dry land will be underwater.
Take Two Carrots and Call Me in the Morning
In California, a large-scale pilot program will test the concept of "food is medicine" with a thousand patients who have congestive heart failure.
Better identity and access management
Comprehensive IAM focused on authentication, authorization, administration and auditing is critical to keeping government information safe.
DOD doubles down on CAC, expands supply-chain defense
The Defense Department's common access card will continue to be a major component of the Pentagon's evolving identity management strategy, DOD CIO Dana Deasy said.
Sims to help DOD IG staff train for whistleblower investigations
To better train military inspectors general, the Army wants role-playing simulations that will enhance investigative skills in whistleblower reprisal inquiries.
Local Furor After Mayor’s Colin Kaepernick Social Media Classroom ‘Experiment’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Alaska meth seizures increase … Portland mayor sets “cleanest” city goal … and L.A.’s new emergency shelter.
Emerging Plan Would Rework Payments for Forest Counties
Two senators are working on a proposal meant to get local governments in logging country off a funding "rollercoaster."
Thousands Fail to Meet New Medicaid Work Mandates in Arkansas
The state is the first to move forward with new requirements for beneficiaries.
How to Make Scooters in Cities Safer
COMMENTARY | Cities should implement sensible regulations and rethink road designs to make scooters a safer transportation option.
Navigating Chicago’s ‘Labyrinth’ of Lower Roads Just Got Easier
A public-private partnership between the city, Waze and SpotHero installed more than 500 Waze Beacons to help drivers pinpoint their locations.
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