Rethinking Hazard Mapping After Wildfires Entered Urban Areas Thought to Be ‘Unburnable’
Local officials across the West should pay attention to what happened to one devastated neighborhood in Santa Rosa, California.
Two City Leaders Reflect on Hurricane Response and Recovery
“You can complain about government 364 days of the year,” according to Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn said. “But on that one day that you need us to be at our best, we better be at our best.”
State Officials: Cancelling ACA Subsidies Is ‘Reckless,’ ‘Unnecessary’ and ‘Cruel’
Some states may take legal action to protect the subsidies. New York and California have announced lawsuits, and other states may follow.
Tracking weapons without wasting officers' time
The Firearms, Armor and Credentials Tracking System mobile app makes it easier for law enforcement agencies to keep close tabs on their weapons and body armor.
Keeping inspectors connected
New York's Plant Inspections mobile application syncs with a backend licensing system and automatically updates inspection records.
A mobile, multimedia, real-time traffic center
With Caltrans QuickMap, users can find out how quickly traffic is moving on state highways, check camera feeds for real-time conditions, see lane closures and more.
Leveraging telemedicine to avoid ER visits
First responders outfitted with tablets collect information on patients and can even initiate a video chat with an emergency physician, possibly avoiding a costly, unnecessary trip to the emergency room.
From technically available to truly useful
The Access to Care tool lets veterans and their families view the wait times at Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, compare care ratings and review national data on access.
Why Sonoma County Decided Against Using Mass Alerts Ahead of Deadly Wildfires
Officials feared using the system would do more harm than good.
U.S. House Intergovernmental Task Force Delves Into Federalism Issues
The dean of Yale Law School was among those who spoke to the recently launched panel as it met for the second time.
Chicago Just Repealed Its Brand New Soda Tax
Opponents and advocates spent millions for and against the controversial tax.
IRS explores AI applications
The IRS is experimenting with chatbots and virtual assistants to make it easier for taxpayers to get answers to their questions.
NASCIO: Federal Compliance Exercises Are Hindering State IT
WATCH: Yejin Cooke, NASCIO’s director of government affairs, is getting the word out on why federal data security rules are holding back innovation—and even security itself—at the state level.
Secure communications across radio and cell networks
With mobile security technology added to Lockheed's Universal Communications Platform, secure communications networks can be extended to commercial smartphones.
Adapting a Program to Protect Children Caught in the Middle of the Opioid Epidemic
Ohio is piloting a program designed to help kids whose families are disrupted by drug addiction.
L.A. drives automated vehicle deployment with pre-qualified vendor pool
The prequalified vendors will help the city keep pace with rapid developments in technology.
The Barriers Stopping Poor People From Moving to Better Jobs
Highly educated people still relocate for work, but exorbitant housing costs in the best-paying cities make it difficult for anyone else to do so.
Report details election vulnerabilities uncovered at DEFCON
A new report provides a detailed look at just how vulnerable the entire election system is to hacking and urges policymakers to shore up security gaps.
California Wants to Let Companies Test Driverless Cars Without a Human Behind the Wheel
“We are excited to take the next step in furthering the development of this potentially life-saving technology in California,” according to the Golden State's transportation secretary.
‘You're Not Going to See a Gas Tax Increase. It's Just Not Gonna Happen.’
House lawmakers mull road and transit issues as they wait for the Trump administration’s infrastructure plan.
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