Facial recognition authenticates cruise ship passengers
Facial recognition technology is being tested to authenticate passengers as they disembark from cruise ships.
Funding, fiber, cyber: A recipe for smarter cities
If smart technology is going to become a nationwide reality, the federal government will have to play a role, experts say.
Congress taps into GIS
Congressional staffers are developing interactive maps that lead to better policymaking and constituent engagement.
Drones Take Off in a Public Safety Role
Being able to rescue someone using a drone like what happened in North Carolina is probably every pilot’s dream.
DARPA wants war games that write their own rules
The next level of strategic gaming would model the behavior of an entire nation, with its complex interplay of political, economic and social factors.
How government can get the most out of blockchain
By starting small, and focusing on user experience and agile development, agencies can take advantage of the new foundational technology.
New app maps overdose epidemic in real time
As drug overdoses are reported by responders, ODMAP tracks their time and location, giving authorities real-time information they can use to prepare a response or analyze trends.
Another Affront to Local Governments in the Republican Tax Proposals
Tax credits for historic buildings and low-income communities have served as important economic development tools in some places. But will they survive a tax overhaul?
Smartest Places Emphasize Strategic Public Investments, Tax Reform Proposals Accelerate U.S. Race to the Bottom
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are wasting time and resources to dismantle two core building blocks of the original federal tax code.
Anthony Foxx: Cities Are the Places Where Transportation Solutions Will Incubate
The former Obama administration Transportation secretary sat down with Route Fifty to discuss the future of tech disruption, intergovernmental planning, transportation “welfare” and federal regulation.
Puerto Rico Gov. Asks for ‘Equal Treatment’ to the Tune of $94 Billion
Ricardo Rosselló expects disaster relief on par with that provided to U.S. states.
Laying the foundation for drone swarms
DARPA wants technologies and tactics to manage drone swarms in diverse, evolving urban situations.
GSA wants feedback on cloud contract language
To help agencies improve their cloud services contracts, the General Services Administration is asking industry for examples of both effective and problematic contract language.
Marketing ‘Obamacare’ With Less Help From the Feds
With tough rhetoric, a shortened open enrollment period, and fewer federal funds, the federal government is making it harder to get the word out on “Obamacare” sign-ups.
Cities of Service Launches New ‘Engaged Cities’ Award Program
There will be one $100,000 winner and two $50,000 winners, cities that have demonstrated success in working with their residents to tackle a public problem.
Hurricane Maria Has Made Puerto Rico the Land of Opportunity for Solar Power
Behind the scenes, the destruction has bred a keen contest for a massive prize: the 1.4 million customers of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, which has kept its monopoly on the island for 70 years despite a dismal record.
Worried about hackers, states turn to cyber insurance
As the threat from hackers and cybercriminals intensifies, a growing number of states are buying cyber insurance to protect themselves -- and taxpayers.
Who's really responsible for cloud security?
Understanding the division of security responsibilities between the agency and cloud service providers makes it easier for CIOs to safely move their data to the cloud.
When Seconds Matter, Tiny Flaws in User Design Can Slow Things Down
Bus service can be delayed for a variety of reasons, including squinting. Yes, squinting.
Coming This Week: Navigator Award 2017 Winners
We’re getting ready to announce the 10 winners from our group of 50 finalists.
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