Turning mobile devices into network data sensors
NetMotion Software's enterprise operational intelligence software gathers real-time data on mobile workers, Wi-Fi and cellular networks, applications and devices.
Counter-drone tech needs more testing, experts say
Technology for detecting and disabling unmanned systems that threaten U.S. facilities and assets requires more testing, witnesses told a Senate panel.
Deterring cyber attacks: Old problems, new solutions
One of the problems in cyber deterrence policy has been a reliance on ideas that were formulated in the very different security environment of the Cold War.
Yes, You Can Become Addicted to Marijuana. And the Problem is Growing.
Public health and medical officials are grappling with a surge in demand for marijuana addiction treatment.
Observing the Promise—and Annoyances—of Scooter-Share Systems
As San Francisco and other cities temporarily ban electric scooters, regulations are a work in progress.
Scammers Threaten North Dakota Governor With ‘Immediate Arrest’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Colorado pension reform bill approved … Louisiana special legislative session … and Michigan’s suburban growth.
Monitoring Fire Truck Health in Real Time
For fire departments, nothing is more problematic than an out-of-service rig.
Will the New Foster Care Law Give Grandparents a Hand?
Some advocates for children being raised by grandparents worry that a new federal law will make it more difficult for caregivers to get help from state agencies and financial assistance.
Fort Worth, Texas Cracks Top Cities List
Fort Worth added 18,664 people in 2017, an average of 51 per day—enough to push the city into 15th place on the list of the country’s largest, according to recent census data.
Prisons enlist drones to monitor inmates, grounds
For years, corrections officials have been fighting to keep drones out of the airspace around prisons. Now they're turning to the technology to help spot trouble.
3 steps for making the FITARA scorecard grade
Agencies that optimize their data centers can do more with the resources they have and build an IT infrastructure that is more efficient, less costly to maintain and primed for the future.
Combining the facial recognition decisions of humans and computers can prevent costly mistakes
Improving the accuracy of facial-recognition systems can make society safer by protecting against terrorism, organized crime and identity fraud.
Mayors are touting tech, open data
The nation's mayors see technology as key to increasing transparency, efficiency and economic development, according to a new report from the National League of Cities.
Black Drivers in Missouri Are 85% More Likely to Be Stopped Than Whites
New statistics on the inconsistent treatment of blacks and whites by police in the state show how little has changed after the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson.
Pennsylvania’s ‘Johnstown Flood Tax’ May End Up Helping Johnstown Again
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Judge orders LePage to act on Maine Medicaid expansion … no big shakeup expected under Missouri’s new governor … and Baltimore’s unofficial sewage overflow.
Interior Department is Using Drones to Save People Trapped by Lava
They’ve also been faster and safer than putting boots on the ground, an agency official said.
Ruling Against Colorado, Supreme Court Sidesteps Civil and Religious Rights
Instead, Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission provided state and local governments a lecture on fair governance.
City Leaders Envision Future With Driverless Cars
Autonomous vehicles promise increased equity and efficiency, but a new report says governments need to make sure the right policies are regulating them.
There Might Be a Cheaper Drug, But Pharmacists Can’t Tell You That
State legislatures consider proposals to eliminate the so-called gag rules that pharmacists say can prevent them from telling customers about cheaper drugs.
3 ways to ensure records management compliance
The National Archives and Records Administration is making it easier for agencies to find services and solutions to meet records management requirements.
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