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.
What Your Internet Access Says About Your County Government’s Trustworthiness
To improve transparency, officials must first understand local demographics, according to a new University of Missouri study.
Municipal IDs a Gateway to City Services for Undocumented Residents
For the first time, many Newarkers and New Yorkers are opening bank accounts and starting businesses.
Are Ride-Hailing Services Needed in Modern Cities?
Officials in Broward County, Florida, don’t think so.
Federal Judge Hands Down Ruling on Virginia’s Confederate Flag License Plates
The state’s chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans argued that a ban would violate their First Amendment rights.
Detroit’s Improved Bond Outlook Bodes Well for Municipal Services
Motor City has come a long way from its bankruptcy seven months ago.
How States Can Make Their Digital Offerings Accessible to People With Disabilities
On the 25th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act’s signing, a new policy brief argues governments should be doing more for civil rights when it comes to procurement.
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.
Where Major Cities Stand on Police Body Cam Implementation
A new report examines how municipalities are navigating state laws regarding the technology, or lack thereof, as many law enforcement agencies attempt to boost transparency.
When a Police Department Urges Local Residents to Stay Off Their Phones
Asking residents to curtail mobile phone use is fine, so long as you’re willing to follow suit.
Your State’s Fracking Wells Might Be Shallow. And That’s Bad.
Underground water sources tend to sit less than a mile from the earth’s surface, so fracking below them is ideal, according to a new Stanford University study.
Check Out Raleigh’s Homegrown Innovator Movement
The city is closing its digital divide with a model STEM program.
State and Local Government IT Professionals Tired of ‘Poor User Experience’
Most think the cloud is the answer to a more consistent Web experience, but security and policy barriers to adoption remain.
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.
How One of the Nation’s Largest Jails Tracks Inmates
In Cook County, Illinois, the Department of Corrections is able to not only keep rival gangs separated behind bars but also make sure to not assign arthritic prisoners to the top bunk.
Your Local Government Can Help Make a Permitting Data Standard Better
A consortium of tech contributors posted required and optional fields to GitHub and now wants input on how to improve it.
Grocery Store Wine Sales Prompt Tennessee to Take the Paperless Plunge
The state’s Alcoholic Beverage Commission aims to shift its licensing process to an online, self-service portal before wine hits supermarket shelves in July 2016.
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.
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