New Orleans Improves Transparency About Police Use-of-Force Incidents
The data-focused effort comes at a time when the city is carrying out police department reforms.
Revitalizing Appalachian towns with broadband
Ten communities in the Cool & Connected program will get planning support to help improve broadband services to boost economic development.
Ranking Business Startup Activity in U.S. Metro Areas and States
The Kauffman Index of Startup Activity shows where entrepreneurship is flourishing.
Finding the ‘Secret Sauce’ for City Innovation
With Bloomberg Philanthropies funding, Harvard University is bringing mayors together to teach them how to bring about change—and will research what makes that change possible in the first place.
Voter Information on Government Websites Still Fails Basic Accessibility Tests
Are inaccessible features on government websites making it harder for people with disabilities to vote?
Local Government Performance Guru Heads Back to Louisville
Daro Mott will return to the Louisville Metro Government as chief of performance improvement.
Maine Gov. Irked by Obama’s Nat’l Monument Executive Order; ‘Cleaning Up’ a Corrupt Calif. City
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: N.Y.C.’s homeless heroin addicts; Missouri discovers crime law’s fine print; and Michigan tries new tactic to reduce sign thefts.
City leaders support local broadband decisions
The recent overruling of the FCC’s attempt to block states’ laws restricting municipal broadband services has sparked an opposing response from 42 mayors and city leaders.
Social media may work for recovery, but not yet for emergency response
For now, issues related to speed, accuracy and workflow keep social media from becoming a mainstream communication platform for emergency response.
Telehealth success depends on integration with electronic health records
In Texas and South Carolina, seamlessly connecting the remote visitation technology to the health records system has solved the workflow problems that had been holding telehealth back.
How an Interstate Deal With Massachusetts Is Helping Keep Connecticut’s Data Safe
Connecticut’s CIO discussed the disaster recovery arrangement at an event in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
Amid U.S. Opioid Epidemic, E-Prescriptions Catching on Among States
New York mandated electronic prescriptions of controlled substances, followed by Maine and possibly Massachusetts next.
California Bill to Repeal ‘Tampon Tax’ on Its Way to the Governor
Women in California are one step closer to being able to buy feminine hygiene products tax-free.
Kansas City’s Garbage Apology; Miami Beach Reminded of Its Precarious Position
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: LAPD outreach to families of those killed by officers; gas utility under scrutiny in Vermont; and Great Lakes mayors question water agreement.
In Tackling Opioid Epidemic, Bold State Actions Needed for Data Analysis Efforts
Prescription drug monitoring programs aren't enough.
Tax Credits for Ramps, Grab Bars to Help Seniors Stay at Home
Tax credits would help seniors pay for building modifications that would allow them to live at home longer.
How to Keep Key Talent Attracted to State Workforces
Employees are an investment, even if they are short term, a reality state CIOs must accept.
Appeals Court Ruling on ‘California Rule’ for Pensions; Colo. Cops Busted Over ‘Pokémon Go’ Pursuit
Also in our State & Local Daily Digest: Alaska’s law on moose roadkill theft; transparency fight in Pittsburgh; space balloon project in Ariz. county prompts questions over gift ban violation.
Consumerization, connected devices driving mobility management
By optimizing connected apps and devices, IT managers can offset incremental network costs.
Business Taxes in U.S. Cities to Draw New Scrutiny
How to evaluate effectiveness of incentives and exemptions.
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