Utah Turns to Budget ‘Stress Tests’ to Help Prepare for Future Downturns
Normally used by the federal government to assess the fiscal stability of big banks, the Beehive State’s forecasting models are “very helpful in shedding light” on the possible impacts of a recession.
City Leaders Gathering in D.C. for U.S. Conference of Mayors 2016 Winter Meeting
This year’s meeting counts economic development and drought among its priorities.
New York State Looks to Clean Energy, Green Economy
Unlike other governors, Andrew Cuomo isn’t fighting the federal Clean Power Plan and wants his state to be the “nation’s leader in the fight against climate change.”
EPA Accused of Inaction as Michigan Water Crisis Loomed
Critics say federal authorities should have taken action sooner in the Flint water crisis.
As Bundy Takeover Plays Out in Oregon, Colorado Lawmakers Debate State Control
Federal land management is an even hotter topic during the Centennial State’s legislative session.
Boston, Inspired By the ‘Green Monster,’ Looks to Score Beantown’s Municipal Performance
The new ‘CityScore’ dashboard ‘recommits us to our pledge of transparency and delivery of excellent’ services, Mayor Walsh says.
Does Your State or Local Government Have a Great Story to Share?
Route Fifty’s door is always open to interesting proposals detailing challenges, opportunities and solutions that other state capitols, city halls and county administration buildings can learn from.
Watch Caltrans Blow Up a Boulder Blocking a Major Mountain Highway
The Golden State's transportation agency used a surgical approach to not trigger additional landslides.
Few Doctors Are Willing, Able to Prescribe Powerful Anti-Addiction Drugs
More than 900,000 U.S. physicians are allowed to write prescriptions for painkillers such as OxyContin, Percocet and Vicodin. But fewer than 32,000 doctors can prescribe a medication, buprenorphine, which could help many Americans beat their addictions to those drugs.
New Software Helps Government Employees Pick Up Where Retired Staff Left Off
Amid the Silver Tsunami, keeping track of old discussions is important.
Nasal Spray Meant to Help Combat Opioid Deaths Will Be Priced Lower for State, Local Agencies
The product is expected to hit shelves in the coming weeks.
Connecticut’s GE Loss is Boston’s ‘Powerball’ Gain
The Fortune 500 leader had threatened to leave the Nutmeg State. Now we know where the company will end up.
FirstNet RFP released
After a year of consultation with industry and public safety officials, FirstNet released the final request for proposals for the nationwide, wireless, interoperable broadband communications network for first responders.
D.C. Just Went ‘All In’ on Data Accessibility
The District of Columbia followed up the release of several key local government datasets with a Draft Open Data Policy that's up for online public comment.
This Utah Ski Town Drives Record Citizen Engagement With Its Water Portal
Park City’s solution is catching on, even in cities not wrestling with drought-driven water conservation challenges.
The Story Behind How the Laquan McDonald Shooting Video Was Released
At Chicago Hack Night, journalist Brandon Smith details how he used FOIA to force the city to make the video public.
Dropping Oil Prices Are Hammering Tax Revenues in Energy-Producing States
A new brief from the U.S. Department of Energy outlines some of the fiscal ramifications of the energy industry declines in six states.
Helping Drug-Addicted Inmates Break the Cycle
Most inmates start using drugs again as soon as they’re released. If they don’t die of an overdose, they often get arrested again for drug-related crimes. The challenge is breaking that cycle.
Philadelphia looking for a new CIO
Following the resignation of Adel Ebeid late last year, Philadelphia is on the hunt for a new chief innovation officer.
San José’s Innovation Agenda Will Hinge on the Internet of Things
Starfish, a new smart city network, will be demonstrated in the heart of Silicon Valley.
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