Trump Declared an Opioid 'National Emergency' 2 Months Ago, But Where's the Formal Declaration?
According to data from the president’s special commission, as many as 5,500 people may have died from opioids in the interim.
The Humble Microbus May Become the Leading Edge of the AV Revolution
“Just the fact that there are number of AV microbus experiments already up and running suggests there is indeed a problem to be solved,” according to tech analyst Mark Rogowsky.
Kansas Republicans to Congress: 'You Better Learn Our Lesson'
Lawmakers from the Sunflower State say they are worried that Congress and the Trump administration will repeat the mistake they made in enacting budget-busting tax cuts.
Mobile Clinics Assume Greater Role in Preventive Care
Studies show mobile clinics can lower patients’ risk of heart attack and stroke and cut down on emergency room visits.
Spotting fraud through better data analytics
HHS' cloud-based fraud and analytics platform is playing an essential role in developing integrated operations to better understand and prioritize investigations of waste, fraud and abuse.
Transforming statewide data sharing
Ohio's self-service data-sharing and visualization platform helps share information among agencies.
Getting the big picture on critical infrastructure
Energy Information Administration's U.S. Electric System Operating Data tool lets officials to see when electricity spikes and lulls occur so they can adjust time-of-use electricity rates.
A single tool for true systems insight
The Army's Operating and Support Management Information System gives commanders accurate and rapidly updated business intelligence on major weapon and materiel systems.
FEMA integrates GIS tech into hurricane response and recovery
The Hurricane Journal uses geospatial system technology from Esri to combine storm-related information into a cloud-based dashboard for disaster-response decision-making.
How Tech and Data Boosted Florida’s Response to Irma
Some of the tools and strategies the Sunshine State used to prepare for and recover from a big hurricane.
Hoosier State’s CIO Discusses Delivering a ‘Great Service to the Citizens of Indiana at a Great Value’
WATCH: Dewand Neely may not have intended to start a career in government, but has found a calling in helping deliver citizen-centric services and solve some of the nation’s most difficult problems.
House Proposal Would Drastically Overhaul National Monument Guidelines
Critics are saying the legislation is a "radical attempt to undermine the Antiquities Act, which is really one of our nation’s most important conservation tools."
What Makes an Unhealthy State
Socioeconomic conditions outrank all others factors in determining well-being.
California Hepatitis A Outbreak Could Last for Months—Even Years
San Diego County alone has spent over $3 million on prevention efforts.
Will the Supreme Court Unravel Public Employee Unions?
The conservative justices seem eager to deal a fatal blow to one of the major constituencies of the Democratic Party.
GSA opens platform for blockchain, AI info sharing
GSA’s Emerging Citizen Technology program has launched an online atlas to serve as a one-stop resource for its blockchain and artificial intelligence projects.
‘Farm to Flask’ Distillers Lifting Local Spirits
In an increasing number of states, new laws allow farmers to distill and sell spirits using their own produce without high-priced licenses or distribution requirements.
Why innovation has never been easier
Governments are experimenting with personal digital assistants, chatbots and virtual reality, but innovation can also come from integrating data and existing services in new ways.
Boston taps into data to find sources of economic inequality
The Economic Mobility Lab will use quantitative and qualitative data to outline gaps in the city's economy and provide concrete steps to improve residents' economic prospects.
How can agencies improve collaboration? The answer might surprise you.
Online document management helps government employees collaborate by streamlining processes and helping them manage the massive number of documents needed for day-to-day operations.
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