How Good Is Your State Legislature’s Website?
User experience tends to be poor in most cases. And that’s bad for citizen engagement, according to a new report.
Key Takeaways From San Francisco's Updated Open Data Strategy
The City by the Bay continues to expand its open data portal while looking for new ways to get residents to utilize it.
USGS Grant to Fund Earthquake Early Warning System Expansion on West Coast
Four universities in California, Oregon and Washington state will get much needed money to improve ShakeAlert technology that’s been under development.
How Can Local Governments Help California’s Farmers Save Water?
Agricultural interests insist they’re doing their part but most growers don’t use efficient drip agriculture and several counties have banned drought-tolerant crops.
The Ever-Improving Online Services and Security of L.A.'s City Websites
Having finally upgraded its municipal Web platform, the city wants to convert citizens into regular clients while protecting their digital assets.
Santa Barbara’s Desalination Vote; Craigslist Founder’s New Jersey Community Toilet
Also: Wisconsin’s expensive love affair with new overpasses and Sioux Falls’ big downtown redevelopment.
What Actions Can Seaside Jurisdictions Take to Ward Off Shark Attacks?
From drone monitoring in California to controversial fishing restrictions in North Carolina, authorities try to keep the public safe from danger in the water.
Silicon Valley Metro Areas Aren’t the Only Ones Benefitting from California’s Tech Resurgence
Cities in coastal and Central Valley areas are witnessing significant private-sector job growth as well, according to a new Progressive Policy Institute brief.
UberX’s Imminent Suspension in California Could Play Poorly Elsewhere
The ride-booking subsidiary intends to appeal, but overarching public safety concerns remain.
Why Hybrid Data Storage Might Be Best When Expanding Police Body Camera Use
Demand for high-definition body cameras is at an all-time high, but the resulting data can be too much for some departments to handle.
How Effective Web Platforms Can Aid Water Conservation Efforts
In California, more than one-third of Dublin San Ramon Services District customers use water consumption alerts to conserve.
Why We’re Having the Wrong Conversation About Open Data
Publishing government data can be great for citizens and innovative companies. But government operations can also benefit from open data’s revolutionary power.
Stats Shot: Homelessness in the Heart of Silicon Valley
Santa Clara County’s 2015 homeless census and survey show progress but “we still have a large unmet need,” according to the Board of Supervisors president.
California’s Vaccine Debate Won’t Be Over Anytime Soon
Several legal challenges to the new state immunization mandate are expected on the heels of infighting among medical experts, nonprofits and celebrities.
Making Train Delay Information More Accessible Via Text Messaging
In California, Altamont Commuter Express passengers have a new tool to plan their trip.
Mississippi Happy to Take Louisiana’s Movie Business; California Farmers Happy to Take Modesto’s Sewer Water
Also: The Internet makes public sector conservation a success, Florida’s Rick Scott making the public pay to be shunned and a Miami neighborhood halts spillover gentrification, for now.
A Triumphant Victory, 11 Years After San Francisco City Hall’s ‘Winter of Love’
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom reflects on how the nation has “traveled full circle” since his defiant actions to sanction same-sex marriages as mayor in 2004.
Will California Counties Open Their Data If They Don’t Have to Pay?
Innovate Your State wants to find out by offering $500,000 in reimbursement grants for subscribing to OpenGov.
California County Blacklists Wall Street Bank Felons; Pennsylvania Gun Law Struck Down
Also: Texas county demographic shifts and drama on a South Dakota city council.
Americans Are on the Move—Again
Americans are moving again as the recession fades, jobs open up, personal finances improve, baby boomers retire and millennials graduate. The population shift contributes to some big gains for some parts of the country, and losses for others.
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