Economists Still Can't Decide Whether the Minimum Wage Is a Good Thing
Economists have been debating the merits of the minimum wage for more than a century.
Cyber suspicions floated after latest ship collision
The Navy says there is no sign of cyber intrusion, but "all possibilities" will be investigated.
DARPA wants 'living sensors' for surveillance
The military's research arm wants to replace common sensor elements with marine plants and animals that provide data about their environment through natural behaviors.
Smarter camera systems for better surveillance
Software that builds video analysis intelligence into cameras will provide earlier alerts to public safety managers.
Pennsylvania Decision Puts Public Officials on Notice Regarding Their Facebook Use
It all started with a proposed local mural. Then things online got snarky and personal.
Openness Is Critical for Smart Cities
Cities need the flexibility to choose solutions that best fit their infrastructure and don’t limit their future options for innovation.
Collaborating to Close Silicon Valley’s ‘Homework Gap’
A new partnership in San José plans to distribute free mobile hotspots to 1 million low-income students over five years.
A Skeptical N.Y.C. Mayor Casts Doubts on Governor's Congestion-Pricing Proposal
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | A Conn. city may prohibit pedestrian cellphone use in crosswalks; Colo. new autonomous vehicle pilot for construction zones; and Wyo. governor applauds Trump executive order on environmental review.
Mining emergency calls to improve responses
Powered by IBM's Watson, APCO IntelliComm will analyze emergency calls and give public-safety directors feedback for modifying training or response materials.
Better research results with VR
Besides creating experiments that are easier to control, virtual reality produces a lot of data.
How does the refreshed Section 508 rule affect your agency?
The updates help set the tone for what the federal government sees as a baseline for accessibility policies.
Self-improvement for autonomous systems
DARPA wants to leverage machine learning to help self-piloting systems teach themselves to become safer.
Solar Eclipse Will Test Stability of California’s Power Grid
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Oregon city asks people not to use eclipse glasses it gave away; Boston police praised for keeping the peace; and an Idaho lawmaker says an Obama plot for Charlottesville violence is “completely plausible.”
Using GIS Mapping for On-the-Ground Situational Awareness During the Eclipse
A massive influx of visitors to places along the “path of totality” is a public safety challenge and operational challenge.
How State Preemption Became a 'Serious Problem' for Local Governments in Florida
“The legislature has shown disregard, even hostility, to the fundamental principle of home rule,” Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie said at last week’s Florida League of Cities annual conference.
NASA calls on cloud for online eclipse streaming
The space agency's cloud platform has been scaled up to support millions of people live-streaming the Aug. 21 event.
California Climate Deal Could Net Big Bucks for Polluters
The industry assistance program was created to acknowledge that the cost of complying with state rules might place some companies at a competitive disadvantage.
Mayors Join With the Anti-Defamation League in Effort to Combat White Supremacy
Mayors say Charlottesville was a “clarion call to create stronger cultures of kindness and compassion in all of our communities.”
LENSAlert touches residents where they live (literally)
The emergency alert service in Louisville, Ky., sends notifications to smart devices via If This Then That applets.
Oregon DMV overhaul drives Real-ID compliance
In tandem with its work toward complying with the Real ID Act, Oregon is modernizing computer systems at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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