U.S. funds exascale computing research
The Energy Department has committed over $250 million in research and development funding to six computer makers for the next-generation supercomputer.
Appropriators Aren’t Rushing to Embrace Trump’s Cuts to New Starts and TIGER
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says her department “will respond to the will of Congress.”
New Analysis: 3 Million Children Would Lose Coverage Under AHCA
The Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act could increase the number of uninsured kids by as much as 50 percent.
Perdue: Trump Is Serious About Rural Development, ‘Watch and See’
As a special task force kicks off its work, the U.S. Agriculture secretary says that the president “is very expectant of action.”
Report: Michigan Preemption Is a Case-by-Case Problem for Localities
Most local officials want “most” or “complete” authority over land and economic development, but not LGBT rights, minimum wages, plastic bag bans and the sharing economy.
Case Study: Have You Found the Secret Key to Understanding Your Citizens?
“Human data” analysis unlocks true public representation.
Deal Reached to Clean Up the East Coast’s Biggest Open-Air Drug Market
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San Francisco simplifies the hunt for affordable housing
A new housing portal gives applicants a one-stop shop to explore housing options along with a streamlined application and a quicker lottery process.
Virginia Cyber Range serves up statewide hands-on education
An Amazon Web Services' cloud environment offers scalability and responsiveness to Virginia Tech's higher-ed partners, while minimizing costs.
As the MGT Act rolls forward, it's time to debunk mainframe myths
Modernizing government technology should not mean replacing the dependable mainframe powerhouses that process increasingly complex workloads.
Keep the public involved in tech programs, CTO advises
Cities must be able to demonstrate the value of their technology projects in a way residents can understand.
London's Grenfell Tower fire could be seen from space
The Suomi NPP satellite spots fires by tracking thermal anomalies in the infrared spectrum.
As Threat of Federal Cuts Looms, Lackluster Revenues Leave States in a Tough Spot
Findings from a new National Association of State Budget Officers fiscal survey underscore how thin the margins are in some states.
When 100,000 People Suddenly Swarm a Rural City of 6,500 Residents
Oregon expects 1 million visitors for the highly anticipated solar eclipse in August and Madras will play a starring role in managing the influx of people.
N.C. Man Sees $99.9 Million Service Fee on His Local Water Bill
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Five Involuntary Manslaughter Charges in the Flint Water Crisis
Michigan Health Director Nick Lyon and four other officials are accused of failing to act on a Legionnaires' disease outbreak associated with the city’s lead-poisoning problems.
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s Reaction to Shooting at Congressional Baseball Practice
"Now more than ever we have to put aside our differences and unite against cowardly violence," the mayor said.
Iowa City, Va. Beach and Tulsa Among Cloud Innovation Challenge Winners
Amazon Web Services’ “City on a Cloud” competition recognized 15 U.S.-based innovators among 19 awardees.
Explosion in Tattooing, Piercing Tests State Regulators
Nearly four in 10 people born after 1980 have a tattoo, and one in four have a piercing some place other than an earlobe.
AWS announces cloud innovation winners
Louisville, Iowa City and Virginia Beach among the top honorees in Amazon Web Service's 2017 City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge.
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