Archivists urge formal process for preserving data
Information related to the transition and scientific research must be preserved, according to members of the Transparency Caucus.
Case Study: Making Sense of ‘Smart State’ Efforts Underway in Illinois
Budgetary crisis aside, the Department of Innovation & Technology is finding ways to to innovate and transform its operations.
Local Government Associations Team Up Around Technology
National League of Cities, National Association of Counties and Public Technology Institute are not only co-locating, but sharing resources and ideas around technology.
Which State Residents Have the Best and Worst Sense of Well-Being?
The latest Gallup-Healthways Well-Being was based on more than 177,000 interviews with adults across all 50 states.
Delaware Corrections Officer Dies in Prison Standoff; Oregon’s Potential Pension Reforms
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Wyoming budget cuts; Alaska’s potential major gas tax hikes; and Texas, Florida legislation targets sanctuary cities.
Pennsylvania Governor to Co-Chair Appalachian Regional Commission
The economic development agency approved $110 million for projects in fiscal year 2016.
What’s keeping states from adopting CDM?
Technically, state and local governments can buy tools and services from the Department of Homeland Security’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program, but few have jumped on board.
Working groups tackle IoT security
National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s working groups made initial presentations on securing the internet of things.
Opening up city councils
Councilmatic sends subscribers email updates on legislation that they want to follow.
New Rules Aim to Keep Patients on Medications That Work
More states are preventing health insurers from making midyear changes to covered medications.
Why government agencies must embrace CDM
The risk-based approach of the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program shifts cybersecurity from solely a technical issue to an everyday business priority.
County rolls out smart kiosks, transit Wi-Fi
The digital kiosks and Wi-Fi on public transportation will help Miami-Dade County relieve traffic congestion and build a smart city infrastructure.
1st Month Shows Strong Start for 2nd Ave. Subway
While New York’s long-awaited subway expansion didn’t quite hit its projected daily ridership in January, its larger impacts are already being felt.
What If Trump Doesn’t Grant The Federal Waivers That California’s Climate Policies Depend On?
“There is no way that the 10 million Californians living in areas with smoggy air will be able to breathe healthy air without the state keeping (waiver) authority.”
Ohio County Crippled by Computer Virus; New Background Checks for Colo. Teachers
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Pa. mayor arrested in cemetery incident; New Mexico’s organic farm program withers; and Wisconsin gov.’s tax credit plan.
Case Study: Reducing Recidivism by Training Probationers in Construction
In Northern California, Sacramento County’s Probation Department has an 85 percent job placement success rate.
As Trump Promises ‘Big League’ Manufacturing Gains, Mayors Confront Automation
“The idea that it’s like, ‘we’ll figure that out when it gets here,’ I think is a reason why there’s so much anger in our communities about this issue,” according to the mayor of Dayton, Ohio.
Building a modern infrastructure
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee heard from industry leaders on what a modern infrastructure should look like.
California looks to expand agile vendor pool
The state’s Department of Technology plans to include up to 30 vendors in the next phase of the prequalification program.
Texas Gov. Vows ‘Stiffer Penalties’ Coming After Cutting Criminal Justice Grants for Travis County
In move targeting sanctuary city jurisdictions, Gov. Greg Abbott slashes $1.5 million in grants for law enforcement in and around Austin.
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