Here’s Where Electric Vehicle Use Is Growing Among U.S. Cities
California leads the pack of states with zero emissions vehicle programs, but large car markets, incentives and well-developed infrastructures are also factors.
In Utah, Fending Off More Than 20 Million Malicious Transmissions Is Just a ‘Light Day’
For the state’s chief information security officer, protecting IT systems and sensitive information is “a game of risk management.”
When State Governments Use Internet Shaming to Generate Revenue
To get tax scofflaws to pay up, some states are publishing their names and the amounts they owe on public websites.
Stuck in a Growing Pension Hole, Maryland Keeps on Digging
The state legislature has only made a fourth of the agreed-upon contributions to shore up the public employee plan.
Passage of Campus Carry Bill Puts Texas Lawmakers at Odds With State’s Universities
The controversial legislation would allow licensed gun owners to carry their weapons in campus buildings.
Colorado Governor Urges Feds to Help Save State’s Embattled Coal Mines
A recent court ruling is putting 220 mining jobs at risk.
Following Texas, Oklahoma Leaders Look to Ban Fracking Bans, Too
The Sooner State’s House speaker says local governments don’t have the expertise to regulate the oil and gas industry.
Tax Revenue Plummets in Oil Producing States
States that rely heavily on revenue from oil taxes have been hit hard by falling crude prices and have had to turn elsewhere to try to balance their budgets.
This Not-So-Windy Region Could Generate Plenty of Wind Power
A new Department of Energy report suggests that new technology could unlock renewable energy potential in Southeastern states. But building new wind farms will likely involve a mix of practical and political challenges.
California Confronts Its Daunting Pension Shortfalls
Cuts in services may be the only answer, though activists hope to amend the constitution.
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.
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