Are Professional Firefighters Needed Today or a Drain on Resources?
A recent ‘Washington Post’ op-ed has sparked a robust discussion about the economics and realities impacting first responders.
In Silicon Valley, a New App to Empower Diners With Health Compliance Info
With new data tools, citizens can make more informed decisions about where they’re eating.
Pittsburgh Prioritizes ‘Inclusive’ Tech Initiatives With New Innovation Roadmap
The city’s technology boom “must be accessible to all,” according to Mayor Bill Peduto.
Minnesota Awaits Return of Avian Flu; An Olympic Acceleration for the ‘Subway to the Sea’ in L.A.?
Also: Corporate bankruptcy hits North Jersey city hard and Northern Indiana unites.
Will Better Death Certificates Mean Better Policy?
States want to understand mortality, and faulty documentation means they may not know as much as they think.
In San Antonio, it's now free 4G for everyone on the city's transit system
San Antonio’s VIA Metropolitan Transit put routers on all its buses, paratransit vans and at transit centers to give its riders free 4G Wi-Fi access.
What ‘Shocked’ North Carolina’s Governor When He Took Office?
Gov. Pat McCrory says he’s focused on shortcomings with operations and infrastructure.
Pennsylvania's Capital Must Change Its Financial Recovery Plan, Mayor Says
With revenues falling short, Mayor Eric Papenfuse floated amendments to the plan during his State of the City address on Tuesday.
California Agencies to Give Citizens Prize Money for Innovative Ideas
Previously, only former or current government employees could receive monetary rewards for intellectual property.
This County Government Went All-In on Purchasing Cards
King County is now Washington state’s largest user of P-cards. And it’s saving a lot of money.
Seattle’s Rubber Antennas Spark Privacy Concerns; Dark Fiber Obligations in West Virginia?
Also: A new California state worker survey and Cedar Rapid’s hazardous materials highway.
States Agree on Need for ‘Preschool,’ Differ on Definition
Policymakers in Minnesota and elsewhere have been impressed by studies that show early education can improve a child’s life and save taxpayers money over the long term.
Stats Shot: New Data Offer Insight Into States With Best and Worst GDP Growth in 2014
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis has released sector-specific, quarterly GDP figures for states.
Tax Incentives Can’t Keep Applebee’s in Kansas City; Montana’s Geosynthetic Highways
Also: Olympia City Hall attacked and Texas governor’s mission to Mexico City.
Check Out L.A.’s Growing Suite of Mobile Apps for City Workers
Here’s how the Controller’s Office has made it easier to plan time-off and access payroll information from an app.
FirstNet rocks test deployment at Jersey shore
Tests of JerseyNet at two Atlantic City concerts demonstrated unobstructed transmission of video, voice and radio communications between first responders, police and command centers.
Route Fifty City-County Roadtrip Recap: Saugatuck’s Hand-Crank Chain Ferry
This definitely requires some elbow grease.
Alabama Looks to Lottery for Budget Fix; Michigan Clears Its Rape-Kit Backlog as Minnesota’s Persists
Also: A raid on Palm Springs City Hall and how should Missouri fund infrastructure upgrades?
Challenges State Auditors Face According to Illinois' Auditor General
Recruiting and retaining qualified staff and cybersecurity are pressing problems for state auditors, comptrollers and treasurers.
Orange County Turns to Big Data in Effort to Remake Child Support Services
Computers assign something like future competence scores to parents. Dystopian or an effective tool for better case management?
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