Political gridlock blocks Missouri database for fighting drug abuse
Missouri is the only state without a prescription drug monitoring program, a statewide database tracking narcotics prescriptions that doctors and pharmacists can check to catch signs of drug abuse.
State Parks Find New Ways to Save, Make Money
After years of cutbacks, many of the nation’s state parks have been forced to cut programming and sometimes shut their gates. These shrinking budgets have prompted park officials to look for new sources of funding.
San José Partners With Facebook on Accessible, Gigabit Internet
Did California’s aspiring “Demonstration City” discover a better model for universal broadband access?
State and Local Governments Can Adapt These 7 Federal Tech Projects
18F, part of the U.S. General Services Administration, highlights work they’ve done that they’re seeing reused at other levels of government.
More Pink Slips for Connecticut State Workers; Oregonians vs. California Transplants
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Michigan’s governor shakes administration up post-Flint; Wyoming’s data trespass laws still under fire; and federal corruption attorney sets sights on New York’s executives
States Employ Temporary Workers, But Often Know Little About Them
States have long hired short-term workers for seasonal jobs, to fill emergency vacancies, or to serve as outside advisers. Yet, many states have little accessible data on these temporary positions to make sure they're being used appropriately.
New Petitions to Feds, Accrediting Group Urge Action on Painkiller Overprescription
Amid a national spike in overdose deaths, a coalition of state health officials, medical experts and advocacy groups is calling for the reevaluation of systems and guidelines for managing pain.
Charlotte Will Rethink Negative City Signage With a Knight Grant
Municipal signs often tell residents what not to do, but what about things they might not know they can do in public spaces?
New Peer Network Formed for Chief Data Officers in City Governments
The Civic Analytics Network will help facilitate the sharing of ideas and data innovations to improve municipal governance.
Here’s How Chicago Is Ramping Up Its Fight Against Rats
Following a sharp rise in complaints this year, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration is increasing the number of rodent control crews. It’s using predictive analytics for targeting efforts, too.
Boston’s Big Fiber Deal With Verizon; Kentucky Gov.’s University Budget Cuts
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Terry McAuliffe’s Virginia vetoes; Florida man steals mayor’s SUV; and worries from a leaky dam in Oklahoma.
Knight Cities Challenge Announces $5 Million in Funding for 37 Innovative Projects
Two themes—community revitalization and economic development—comprise more than 50 percent of the second-round winners list.
The State of Food Safety and Intergovernmental Data Partnerships
Data collection allows agencies to speedily detect potential outbreaks and identify lessons learned each time an outbreak occurs.
Caltrans partners with Waze to share traffic data
Goal is to put better data into both the popular traffic app and California's own transit services.
Eying $50 Million in Transportation Funding, Austin Officials Tie Mobility to Equity
“Choosing to do nothing is choosing to watch the city that we love die slowly in an ever-expanding traffic jam,” Mayor Steve Adler said Monday.
National City-County Task Force on the Opioid Epidemic Convenes in D.C.
24 city and county officials from across the country met to address the local impacts of the nation’s growing substance abuse crisis.
N.J.’s Richest Resident Leaves; How Many Denver Pot Shops Is Too Many?
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: A Florida city will pay for part of your Uber ride; Google Fiber nixes “free” broadband in Kansas City; and San Francisco’s aging homeless problem.
Does ICE Pressure Schools for Student Information?
While the agency says no, families and education officials take steps to safeguard the undocumented.
Wisconsin Awaits Implementation of Scott Walker’s Civil Service Reform Law
Supporters say it will help the state government be more effective in hiring and firing but opponents fear weakened worker protections.
Rural Indiana Town Battles HIV Epidemic; North Dakota ‘Man Camps’ Face Closure
Also in our State and Local weekend news digest: Oregon’s $6.5 billion website lawsuit; Uber’s big settlement with L.A., S.F.; and Rhode Island’s DOT consulting fees.
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