Smart Cities
Instantaneously Linking 3-1-1 Callers to Translators
With its Language Access Plan, Pittsburgh’s goal is “to assist all residents and to provide access to all resources.”
Public Safety
'Precipitation Whiplash' in California
Climate change will put the Golden State in a destructive cycle of floods and droughts.
Management
N.M. Supreme Court Just Threw Out 10 Vetoes From Governor
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Lansing awarded prize most cities don’t want … D.C. food truck regulatory apology … Tenn. short-term rental bill … and Colo. DOT’s marijuana study.
Smooth rollout for Rhode Island’s modernized DMV computer system
Rhode Island citizens are enjoying a new experience at the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) — shorter, quicker lines —thanks to the successful modernization of Rhode Island’s DMV computer system, which went live in July 2017.
Tech & Data
CISO-as-a-Service’s Fate Will Be Decided by Michigan’s Localities
The pilot has helped 11 jurisdictions obtain cybersecurity expertise they wouldn’t otherwise have, Washtenaw County’s innovations and process improvement manager explains.
Finance
Utah Adds Long-Term Budgeting to Its Planning Strategies
New law builds on earlier steps toward better fiscal management
Finance
New Study Grades State Government Spending Websites
Ohio and West Virginia were among the states that fared well in the rankings.
Health & Human Services
Kansas Birth Rate Drops to All-Time Low
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | LePage relents on Maine road sign dispute … Boca Raton mayor arrested … San Antonio smart city proving ground … Conn. school closures … and a new vets-only safe parking program.
Finance
Local Leaders Visit D.C. to Oppose Possible Spending Clawbacks, Cuts
Mayors and others who took part in the lobbying effort are part of a newly formed coalition of small and mid-sized communities.
Tech & Data
When the FBI Calls to Say Your State Has Been Hacked By Iran
Indiana CIO Dewand Neely shares how his state came to be named in “one of the largest state-sponsored hacking campaigns ever prosecuted.”
Smart Cities
Coming Soon to Ann Arbor: Driverless Bus Shuttles on Campus
The University of Michigan believes it’s the first to deploy AVs on a college campus.
Infrastructure
Tech Lessons Learned From the Devastation of Hurricane Maria
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands' CIOs discussed data security, relationships with wireless carriers and next-level training at NASCIO’s midyear conference.
Tech & Data
How Hackers Could Cause Chaos on America's Roads and Railways
Many state and local government officials are only now waking up to the threat from cyberattackers and realizing they need to beef up their defenses.
Finance
Kraken Crypto Exchange Responds to New York Attorney General in Snarky Way
There's a historical grudge that the crypto industry holds with regulators in the Empire State.
Health & Human Services
29 Local Governments Selected for Childhood Development Partnership
Communities selected for StriveTogether have demonstrated a commitment to ensuring kids have a strong start in life.
Management
Some Mayors Have the Power to Pardon. This Mayor Wants to Expand Those Powers.
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | San Francisco mayor’s new needle-cleanup plan … Oklahoma wildfire … Wisconsin renewable energy investments … and “a collection of disparate ideas” in Florida.
Tech & Data
Why North Carolina’s Approach to Data Analytics Is ‘People Focused’
Business partners should be the ones identifying the problems IT professionals solve, according to state CIO Eric Boyette.
Tech & Data
Transforming State Government IT Into an Amazon Prime-Like Experience
North Dakota’s tech entrepreneur turned governor wants to use savings from budget cuts to boost investments in IT infrastructure.
Tech & Data
Wringing Out New Truths From Data: Tracking Social Progress in Cities
Urban designers are ready to help cities learn from each other, combing through data both old and new.
Management