Why Utah’s State Government Leads the Nation in Offering Services Online
Hint: It’s about creating simple processes for citizens to interact with government and keeping costs down.
NASCIO Honors ‘Secure Colorado’ Cybersecurity Program as Part of State IT Recognition Awards
The program was one of 11 state government initiatives honored at NASCIO’s annual conference in Salt Lake City.
How Heroin is Hitting the Foster Care System
The number of children in foster care is on the rise. States say heroin abuse by parents is a growing reason why.
California’s Great Leap Forward on Food Waste; Springfield Revisits Residency Rules
Also: Tacoma considers budgetary impacts of a looming minimum wage increase.
Texas Makes Officer-Involved Shooting Information Public
But do its electronic reporting forms go far enough?
Severe Flooding Continues in South Carolina as Waters Rush Toward Coast
Officials are having trouble convincing some residents to evacuate in advance of coming floodwaters that may not recede for 12 days, Gov. Nikki Haley says.
Is This the Way States Can Sell Tax Hikes for Transportation?
With federal funds stalled, Utah found a way to raise taxes to pay for transportation projects. Could it be a model for other states?
Pa. Budget Battle Pushes Non-Profits to ‘Crisis Point’; Houston Mayor Takes on Ex-Astros Star
Also: A simple idea that saved a New Jersey beach community and what Midwestern states can learn from Washington state about farm safety.
How Vendors Can Make the Most of SLED Procurement Opportunities
Diversifying among more levels of the government contracting market is a start.
A Federal ID Act Is ‘Getting REAL’ for These States
Four states, soon to be five, lack waivers that could save their residents from being turned away by airport security starting in January.
When Residents Clash With Homeowner Associations, Some States Step In
Some states are creating ombudsman offices to handle the deluge of complaints that often land at state and local agencies.
Securing the Border in Texas With More Cameras; A Solution for Flint's Lead Problem?
Also: A one-person anti-bullying office in Iowa and a godly natural disaster-prevention plan in Tennessee
When It Comes to Cyber Defense, Colorado Spends to Secure Its Information Resources
Faced with 8.4 million security events a day, the Governor’s Office of Information Technology continues to identify controls in need of additional funding.
Taking Stock of South Carolina’s Historic '1,000 Year' Floods
In the saturated Palmetto State, 40,000 are without water and at least 11 are dead as the disaster continues to unfold. "We are not out of the woods," says Gov. Nikki Haley.
There’s Another Big Problem With Alabama’s Sweeping DMV Closures
Critics say the move will prevent black residents from getting voting ID documents. But the impacts will have other consequences.
State and Local Governments on East Coast Brace for Hurricane Joaquin’s Impacts
The storm itself may stay offshore, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be problems on land.
How Utah Is Trying to Curb the Growth of Its Prison Population
Adding more beds for inmates was going to be costly, so Beehive State leaders chose a different path. Gov. Herbert: ‘This is an example of a state leading.’
Low Gas Prices Could Give Toll Roads a Financial Boost
New research says the roadways are currently an attractive option for municipal investors, but in places such as Texas the climate for tolls has turned icy.
State and Local Takeaways From the White House’s New ‘Open Science’ Memo
Citizen science and crowdsourcing projects are engaging community stakeholders while improving the public’s science literacy.
Stats Shot: How Has the Number of People Receiving Food Stamp Benefits in Each State Changed Since 2010?
In most places, the average number of people participating in the SNAP program remains high compared to where it was then.
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