Days After a Pipeline Spill, Nebraska Gives Keystone XL Final Approval to Build
The last permitting hurdle for the $8 billion project has been cleared, after nine years of controversy and delay.
Updated Body Camera Policy Scorecard Shows Very Little Progress Being Made
At least seven departments saw their scores decline from last year.
Drones Take Off in a Public Safety Role
Being able to rescue someone using a drone like what happened in North Carolina is probably every pilot’s dream.
Mass Shootings in America Are Spreading Like a Disease
If it seems like the shootings are becoming more frequent, it might be because mass murder can catch on like an epidemic.
Why Prison Health Care Is Integral to Achieving State Goals
Prison health care intersects with key state goals, including meeting constitutional requirements, protecting public safety and reducing recidivism.
The N.Y.C. Terror Attack Is Part of a Trend That’s Getting More Difficult to Combat
As attacks become less sophisticated, they are also becoming harder to prevent.
Bounce House Regulations, Enforcement Lacking as Injuries Soar
Inflatable attractions may seem less ominous than roller coasters that flip riders upside down or carnival rides that send thrill-seekers whirling through the open air. But they can be just as dangerous and are far less regulated.
Technology as a Foundation for Statewide Decisionmaking
Wisconsin CIO David Cagigal talks about how tech is forcing statewide decisions.
Rethinking Hazard Mapping After Wildfires Entered Urban Areas Thought to Be ‘Unburnable’
Local officials across the West should pay attention to what happened to one devastated neighborhood in Santa Rosa, California.
Two City Leaders Reflect on Hurricane Response and Recovery
“You can complain about government 364 days of the year,” according to Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn said. “But on that one day that you need us to be at our best, we better be at our best.”
Why Sonoma County Decided Against Using Mass Alerts Ahead of Deadly Wildfires
Officials feared using the system would do more harm than good.
How Tech and Data Boosted Florida’s Response to Irma
Some of the tools and strategies the Sunshine State used to prepare for and recover from a big hurricane.
When an Unnamed Storm Brings Far More Destruction Than a Named Hurricane
Hurricane Nate will likely be quickly forgotten in Louisiana, but the impacts of last year’s catastrophic flooding are still being felt.
New Mexico’s CIO on FirstNet: ‘The Pressure Is On Now’
WATCH: The state’s IT secretary, Darryl Ackley, discusses the huge decisionpoint for states on building a nationwide public safety broadband network, and his focus on “trying to future-proof” his agency.
Shannon Rahming, Nevada State CIO, On New Tech and Supporting First Responders
From purchasing and cybersecurity to critical communications for emergency response, Rahming and Nevada are pushing state IT forward on a number of fronts.
Getting Ahead of Hurricanes With Data-Driven Evacuation Planning
A growing number of cities are looking to do more with transportation data analytics before disasters strike.
The Worst Mass Shooting in U.S. History
A gunman opened fire during a country-music show at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, killing at least 50 people and injuring more than 200 more.
West Coast Cities and States Should Be More Worried About the Crisis in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria has cut off access to drinking water, sewage, electricity and telecommunications across the U.S. commonwealth. Here’s why Seattle or L.A. might end up being the next San Juan.
Radioactive Sludge Disposal Heats Up Oil and Gas Politics in Colorado
A “glitch” in state law has caused major heartburn for regulators.
When Police Officers Don't Know About the ADA
In many jurisdictions, cops’ noncompliance with the law has led to strain and miscommunication with the deaf community.
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