New NASCIO Survey Details State Government IT Challenges
Private sector opportunities pay more, making it difficult for states to attract and retain top workforce talent.
When Disaster Strikes, Mobile Strategies Can Help Local Governments Respond Better
And as Napa County has demonstrated, IT security doesn’t necessarily have to be sacrificed in the chaos.
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Last year, we launched GovExec State & Local. Now we’ve expanded our team, built a new digital home and are energized even more to connect the ideas and people advancing state, county and municipal government across the United States.
Virginia Governor Signs ‘Ban the Box’ Rules for State Hiring
Terry McAuliffe says his executive order “will remove unnecessary obstacles to economic success for Virginians who deserve a second chance.”
Next Stop on Route Fifty’s ‘Roadmap’ Journey: Cincinnati
“I want the permitting line to be the shortest line in the city,” Mayor John Cranley says.
With No Plan B, New Poll Finds Michigan’s Road-Funding Proposal in Trouble
Gov. Rick Snyder has been using chunks of concrete as props to make his case for voters to support Proposal 1. He has a lot of convincing to do, still.
Watch San Francisco’s Catchy Sewer Rap Video
In “You Can’t Live Without Me,” the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission reminds residents that “your #2 is our #1.”
California Governor Announces Mandatory Statewide Water Cutbacks
“This historic drought demands unprecedented action,” Jerry Brown says, laying out his action plan to cut water use by 25 percent.
More Governors and Mayors Ban Official Travel to Indiana
As the national backlash continues, other states and cities want to welcome businesses turned off by the Hoosier State's controversial new religious-objections law.
A Winning Knight Cities Challenge Idea From Charlotte Is Remarkably Simple
The Take Ten public engagement initiative is one of the 32 projects that made the cut. Check out the full list of winners.
Cuomo Institutes Indiana Travel Restrictions for N.Y. State Employees
New York’s governor is turning up the heat on Indiana Gov. Mike Pence.
Indianapolis Mayor Denounces Indiana’s Religious Objections Law and Reaffirms City’s Openness
Amid the ongoing furor that’s tarnishing Indiana’s economic image, Greg Ballard calls on his fellow Republicans to extend state civil rights protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
In Raleigh, State Lawmakers Throw Wrench in City's Central Park Plan. Again.
City leaders have an agreement to buy a giant piece of state land to create their own grand central park. But new legislation may pit municipal leaders against the highest bidder.
Another City Government Announces Indiana Travel Ban
With the Hoosier State’s national image damaged over its new “discriminatory law,” more pressure is building from mayors, business and tech leaders.
Next Stop on Route Fifty’s ‘Roadmap’ Roadtrip: Kansas
With KanVote, a former state lawmaker aims to make it easier to vote in the Sunflower State.
Questions Simmer in Oregon Over Legality of Local Marijuana Taxes
Measure 91 prohibits local taxes on recreational weed, but that’s not stopping some cities and counties from trying to assert home rule.
When Enticing Millennials, Cost-of-Living Comparisons Aren’t Always What They Seem
Yes, Columbus may be less expensive, but there’s a catch.
Portland’s Pressing Civic Issues Are Bigger Than the Design of Airport Carpet
Among other issues in the City of Roses: An upcoming vote on Uber’s reintroduction and ‘Ban the Box’ discussions.
D.C.’s Local Government Promotes City’s Tech Credentials
Mayor Muriel Bowser wants her city to be “a worldwide hub for technology and innovation.”
Oregon Works to Fix Flaw in Bill Meant to Entice Google Fiber
State legislation thought to be a ‘win-win’ wasn’t quite a win-win for Google.
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