NASA paves the way for RPA
The space agency's shared services center is working out the kinks in robotic process automation ahead of an agencywide rollout.
How Gun Violence Decreased in Chicago
May was the city's 15th month of declining gun violence, which police attribute to increased hiring, strengthened community policing efforts and investments in technology.
Satellite imagery is revolutionizing the world. But should we always trust what we see?
Maps derived from satellite images are constructed by those who may not be very familiar with the site.
Housing Affordability Rises on the National Agenda
Corporations are teaming with mayors to boost the issue’s visibility.
Vermont Will Pay You $10,000 to Move There and Work Remotely
A rapidly shrinking tax base has prompted some creative solutions from state officials.
In Taking Up Climate Battle, Cities and States Shift the Debate
Some city leaders looking to lead on climate change policies, reducing emissions in their areas and tackling other environmental issues. But state preemption laws sometimes stand in their way.
A Dismal Compliance Rate for Florida Nursing Homes
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Capping city manager pay in California … N.Y.C. halts expansion of composting program … and resettling Hawaii residents displaced by lava.
5G Aesthetics Prove a Balancing Act for Cities Like Palo Alto
Small cell deployments by wireless infrastructure providers are often less of a partnership with municipalities than they appear.
After a Major Cyber Attack, Does the Public Deserve an Explanation?
The ransomware that crippled Atlanta raises unanswered questions about how to communicate with citizens after a cyber-attack.
The Difficult Balance of Transparency and Privacy for Local Governments
“Risk will never be zero so it has to be actively managed,” according to Jason Lally, data services manager for the city and county of San Francisco.
Cyber threats to the midterm elections
Analysts eventually tracked down Russian hacks to 2016 election systems. But threats for this cycle continue to multiply, a new report found.
Census Citizenship Fight Will Sway States' Political Clout, Federal Money
Alabama sues to keep U.S. Census from counting undocumented immigrants. Phoenix City Council, meanwhile, votes to sue to block Census Bureau from asking whether someone is a citizen.
In search of better broadband availability data
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration wants ideas on ways to identify regions with insufficient broadband capacity.
How we’re using Darwin’s theory of evolution to build robots that can adapt and learn on their own
Artificial evolution can generate simulated robots that are adapted to their environments, perform simple tasks and quickly adapt to damage during a mission.
Drone use skyrockets in public safety
The number of public safety agencies using drones has increased by approximately 82 percent in the last year, a new report says.
Trump’s Trade Tariffs May Cause 146,000 Job Losses in the U.S.
Tariffs might protect some jobs in the U.S. steel industry, but far fewer than the number of jobs that will be lost. Here's where the impacts will be felt.
Feds Announce Relief Funding for Transit Agencies Impacted by 2017’s Hurricanes
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Fake cops in Michigan charged with felonies … Nashville’s e-scooter removal blitz … and Louisiana capitalizes on its coastal erosion.
In New Orleans, Using Administrative Data to Save Lives
Local governments collect reams of data, but much of it goes unused. New Orleans shows how cities can tap into this data to reduce EMS response times.
Flood Resilience Challenge Yields the South Bay ‘Sponge’
“One thing that was really evident: Even people who are following closely are not totally aware of the flood risks that we have in the [San Francisco] Bay Area.”
The Mayor of Memphis Wants to See His City Shrink
Mayor Jim Strickland and others are interested in "de-annexing" parts of the city.
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