Challenge.gov builds one-click tool for competition data download
The Annual Prize Reporting tool lets agencies export data on their challenges to a CSV file that can be saved locally.
America’s aging voting machines managed to survive another election
Many computerized voting machines widely used today do not provide a paper record, forcing voters to trust a system of which they are increasingly skeptical.
Smart inhalers help monitor air pollution
The AIR Louisville program uses smart connected inhalers that track when, where and how often asthma patients use their devices.
Download Our New Ebook: Challenges and Opportunities for Data-Driven Local Governments
Included are stories about the use of data in the governments of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; Kansas City, Missouri; Syracuse, New York; and New Orleans.
Minimum-Wage Increases: Another Big Winner on Election Night
At least 2 million Americans will get raises after ballot measures passed in a handful of states.
2016 City Hall Election Results
While mayors win re-election in Miami and Honolulu, voters in Richmond, Va., and Cheyenne, Wyo., elect new leaders.
Election Results for State Ballot Initiatives
As the nation digests Trump’s win, here’s how various state ballot proposals played out in different parts of the nation.
N.J. State Takeover of Atlantic City; Wildfires in Southeast States Cause Hazy Conditions
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: EPA Consent Agreement With City in Texas Florida; Keys Mosquito study divides voters; Baltimore’s progressive city council.
In 2016 Elections, Americans Voted to Execute More People
Nebraskans voted to reinstate the death penalty, and Californians voted to speed up their executions.
Why ISPs don’t throttle DDoS traffic
Blocking suspect traffic could pose a legal problem for internet service providers because they don't have liability protections and are obligated by law to continue service.
Databases in the cloud: dark cloud or silver lining?
Concerns over performance, availability and control are keeping databases out of the cloud.
Evaluating cybersecurity risk
A NIST self-assessment tool blends organizational performance evaluation strategies from the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program with risk management standards, guidelines and best practices from the Cybersecurity Framework.
Progressive web apps: The mobile future?
Progressive web apps work across multiple devices, are easy to develop and deploy and deliver web content to users faster, even over low-quality networks.
Single-Payer Health Care Proposal Fails in Colorado
Voters killed a ballot initiative that would have financed the system.
GOP Has Strong Showing in Gubernatorial Races
Republican candidates win in Ind., Mo., N.H., Utah and Vt.; Democrats win in W.Va. and Wash.; N.C. too close to call.
Florida Voters Turn Out Lights on Solar Amendment
One of the most expensive ballot initiatives in state history failed.
Nevada Judge Dismisses Trump Request for Poll Worker Names in Early-Voting Dispute
Las Vegas-area elections officials let early voters already in line cast their ballots after deadline, to the Republican campaign’s frustration.
Bill de Blasio’s Suggestions for N.Y. Election Reforms
Election Day in the New York City was marked by lengthy waits and malfunctioning ballot scanners.
A Lawsuit Accuses Black Lives Matter of Inciting a 'War on Police'
The father of a slain Dallas officer brought the suit, which calls the organization a “violent and revolutionary criminal gang.”
Voting Hours Extended in Some N.C. Precincts
Software problems and a lack of paper forms caused delays at polling places in Durham County on Election Day.
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