Survey of U.S. City Halls Shows Why Quality Census Data Is Vital for Local Governments
A lack of Census Bureau leadership and funding could taint federal data and jeopardize local operations, according to the Sunlight Foundation.
Trump Opioid Declaration Falls Short in One Key Area—Money
“We’re pleased to see that the administration is calling attention to the opioid epidemic, but we are concerned that this comes without any new resources,” according to NACCHO interim director Laura Hanen.
Why Nerds and Nurses Are Taking Over the U.S. Economy
A blockbuster report from government economists forecasts the workforce of 2026—a world of robot cashiers, well-paid math nerds, and so (so, so, so) many healthcare workers.
Ohio CIO: Data Analytics ‘The Most Disruptive Thing That We Have Going On’
IoT, autonomous vehicles, or analytics—CIO Stu Davis is thinking about how to handle a future awash in data.
These Cities Have the Nation’s Top-Ranked Real Estate Markets
A new report from the Urban Land Institute and PwC shows that compared to the biggest markets, smaller-sized cities are surging.
Agency officials, industry call for transparency in AI
As both the public and private sector race to develop artificial intelligence-based tools and applications, some execs are urging caution.
Securing networks in the sharing age
Thanks to social media, employees are offering up personal information that can put agencies security at risk.
Is it time for a Cyber Peace Corps?
A Cyber Corps would not just help protect systems at home and around the world, it would also help train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
White House high on drones, FAA gets tech to help manage them
The Trump administration has issued plans for accelerating the integration of unmanned aerial systems into the national airspace.
How 'Bike Friendly' Is Your State?
For states looking to improve conditions for cyclists, a “complete streets” policy can be a good first step.
These Days, ‘We Aren’t Innovating in Isolated Business Parks’
“Smart, long-term bets” are vital for economic development, according to Bruce Katz, centennial scholar at the Brookings Institution. And those bets are best when clustered in revitalizing cities.
CBO: Bipartisan Health Bill Could Lead to More State ACA Waivers
Under the Alexander-Murray proposal, states would no longer be required to enact legislation before applying for a waiver. Some Department of Health and Human Services standards used to evaluate applications would be changed, too.
Cities Make LGBTQ Equality Gains Despite More Hostile State Political Climates
A total of 30 states have seen more than 130 pieces of anti-LGBTQ legislation introduced in 2017, but 24 million people live in cities with more inclusive policies.
Washington state's strategy for tracking IT spending
Washington's Office of the CIO is bringing technology business management to 44 state agencies.
Survey: Cities depend on federal data
Census data informs everything from annual budgets to long-term planning for many cities, a new Sunlight Foundation survey says.
Buying Into the Internet of Things
States need to be smart and strategic when purchasing connected devices, according to Alaska's chief procurement officer.
Rebooting the mathematics behind gerrymandering
Representing districts as networks, where the nodes are population units like census blocks and the edges represent proximity or similarity, may be more relevant to today's political realities.
Adopting DevOps: What agencies need to know
Real digital transformation requires more than buzzwords. These tips and tools are a good start.
Seven US States Were Too Small to Even Apply For Amazon’s HQ2.
But two other states with less than a million people tried anyway.
The End of Ron Burgundy? FCC Kills Local Newsroom Requirement
Expect significant repercussions for state and local policy, politics and emergency response.
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