Public Defenders Fight Back Against Budget Cuts, Growing Caseloads
Public defenders say the funding problem they’ve been shouting about for years is at a crisis point.
City apps run afoul of law of unintended consequences
A recent rule by Apple has forced some cities to modify or abandon their mobile app programs.
America’s Opioid Epidemic Has a $504 Billion Price Tag
In a new report, The White House Council of Economic Advisers is the first to take the economic cost of lives lost into account.
Video: DHS's Program to Help Train Local Bomb Sniffing Dogs, Explained
The Regional Explosives Detection Dog Initiative started earlier this year.
Test Your Knowledge: Identify These U.S. State and Local Government Seats of Power
Take our photo quiz of state capitols, city halls and county buildings.
2017 Navigator Awards: Our 10 Winners
Route Fifty is honored to recognize these 10 outstanding individuals and teams working in or with state and local governments.
Eliminate the scavenger hunt to improve citizen experience
Digital services platforms can give citizens the government information they need in one place.
Cisco launches smart city financing
Cisco's new City Infrastructure Financing Acceleration Program offers $1 billion in debt and equity capital financing to cities and smart city services providers.
For Some Local Officials Fighting Opioid Crisis, Feds Are All Talk And Offer Very Little Money
“Declaring a health emergency without offering any additional resources is akin to saying ‘I want to get a job’ but I don’t send in a resume and I don’t go for interviews.”
Justice Department Releases Immigration ‘Naughty List’ After Latest Court Loss
Attorney General Jeff Sessions now considers jurisdictions that prevent law enforcement from inquiring about immigration status in violation of U.S. Code.
Will 5G deepen the digital divide?
Government and industry must ensure that broadband-access gap doesn’t expand when 5G becomes operational, public- and private-sector officials say.
Cities Warn That Rising Inequity Will Threaten Long-Term Social Stability of Urban Economies
A new NLC report says that cities must “act deliberately for growth … to be sustainable” and provided recommendations to improve the economic mobility of residents and the overall economic health of their cities.
Trump Administration Seeks ‘New Vehicle’ For Economic Development
An adviser to the president offered insight Wednesday into the White House strategy for places with distressed economies.
How Alabama's Election Laws Keep Moore on the Ballot
After multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment of minors against Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore, a complicated set of elections laws and rules is being used to keep his hat in the ring.
Updated Body Camera Policy Scorecard Shows Very Little Progress Being Made
At least seven departments saw their scores decline from last year.
Funding, fiber, cyber: A recipe for smarter cities
If smart technology is going to become a nationwide reality, the federal government will have to play a role, experts say.
Marketing ‘Obamacare’ With Less Help From the Feds
With tough rhetoric, a shortened open enrollment period, and fewer federal funds, the federal government is making it harder to get the word out on “Obamacare” sign-ups.
Cities of Service Launches New ‘Engaged Cities’ Award Program
There will be one $100,000 winner and two $50,000 winners, cities that have demonstrated success in working with their residents to tackle a public problem.
When Seconds Matter, Tiny Flaws in User Design Can Slow Things Down
Bus service can be delayed for a variety of reasons, including squinting. Yes, squinting.
Coming This Week: Navigator Award 2017 Winners
We’re getting ready to announce the 10 winners from our group of 50 finalists.
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