Cybersecurity Risk or Building Block for More Open Government?
Supporters of IT inventorying legislation in California say it will improve access and spark innovation. But some fear it could help cyber criminals zero in on local governments.
Arkansas Is First Out of the Gate With a Government App for the Apple Watch
E-government service provider NIC has several more state apps planned for the next few weeks.
A Way to Fix Illinois’ Pensions Crisis?
Shifting costs to local school districts and universities seems inevitable. But that solution “is not at simple as moving the burden off of the state,” says the deputy executive director of the Illinois Association of School Boards.
Texas Governor Signals Intent to Block Municipal Rules on Fracking
Legislation to restrict local control in the Lone Star State gets thumbs up from Greg Abbott
Which States Have the Most Job Growth Since the Recession?
Employment in every state has bounced back from the depths of the Great Recession. But while some have recovered strongly, others have seen only meager growth.
Hiring Cybersecurity Staff Is Hard for States
State IT departments are having a tough time hiring and keeping staffers, especially cybersecurity specialists.
States Debate Who's Helped, Hurt in Shifting Tax Burdens
Some states want to cut income taxes but raise sales taxes. Who benefits from that trade-off?
Florida Is Close to Getting an Intrastate Crowdfunding Investment Exemption Law
The Sunshine State’s legislative attempts to pass a similar law last session were stymied.
New Program in New York State Will Distribute Personal Transmitters for Vulnerable Kids
Bracelets will “help give peace of mind to parents who have children with a cognitive impairment,” governor says.
Are State AGs Following a Recent Supreme Court Ruling?
Three public interest groups sent letters to find out if states are holding professional licensing and regulatory agencies to antitrust regulations.
Oregon Ruling Throws State and Local Pensions for a Loop
The state Supreme Court’s legal reasoning could foretell possible impacts pension reform suits might have in Illinois and New Jersey.
Tax Amnesties Send Message to Delinquents: 'We Want You Back'
The programs not only bring in needed revenue, they encourage taxpayers to get back into the system as law-abiding tax filers.
California Leaders Urge Congress Not to Undermine State’s Personal Data Standards
State rules on data breach notifications are stronger than pending legislation on Capitol Hill.
Big IT Purchases Don’t Always Fit a State’s Procurement Process
An alternative approach used in Georgia “gives us multiple bites at the apple,” according to the state’s CTO.
California Uses New Emissions Reductions to Pressure Other States
Gov. Jerry Brown’s executive order aims to inspire state leaders to take more decisive action on climate change.
In Drone Debate, States Will Have to Sort Out Data Collection Policies
During a NASCIO panel discussion on unmanned aerial vehicles, privacy issues were a top concern.
Implementing New Technology in State Government Can Create Big Headaches
“We still have a long way to go . . . for government to be the digital business we need it to be,” Massachusetts Chief Information Officer Bill Oates said at a NASCIO conference session.
Among State IT Workforce Challenges: The Silver Tsunami, Civil Service Complexities and Tapping Millennial Energy
During a NASCIO 2015 mid-year conference panel, state CIOs discussed challenges recruiting and retaining top talent.
Most States List Deadly Methadone as a 'Preferred Drug'
As many as 33 states make it easy for doctors to prescribe the pain medicine to Medicaid patients, no questions asked.
Drilling Into State of the State Addresses, Gubernatorial Agendas Take Shape
Transportation funding, innovative P3s and prison reform are high on governors’ lists.
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