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.
The Comprehensive Guide to E-Signatures for Government Contracting
Government has achieved impressive examples of savings and efficiencies by going digital with e-contracting processes. However, many procurement processes are still executed on paper. All levels of government need to be able to exchange, negotiate and sign contracts without the costs and inefficiencies of paper.
Management
Cage-Free-Egg Laws Spur Cage Match Between States
When California and Massachusetts enacted laws requiring that eggs produced and sold there be raised cage-free, 13 states including some of the nation’s largest egg producers sued.
Infrastructure
Rural Areas to Get Federal Funding Boost in New Transportation Grant Program
The new BUILD program will replace Obama-era TIGER grants.
Health & Human Services
Kentucky Official Says State Is Safe to Visit Amid Outbreak
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Asian tick’s New Jersey foothold … Ohio cities find compromise on telecom bill … North Dakota governor covers costs of his official travel … and Kauai recovers.
Infrastructure
Why a Dallas Ordinance Has Bike-Share Companies Worried
The draft, up for discussion May 16, doesn’t mandate dockless bike sharing and includes a per-bike fee on companies to limit oversaturation.
Public Safety
Virginia’s New 9-1-1 Law Has Origins in High School Classroom
Last week, Gov. Ralph Northam approved legislation that emerged as a lawmaking exercise by students.
Management
Public Spaces and Local Democracy
COMMENTARY | The ongoing political battle over Civil War monuments—and the public spaces they reside in—reflects a disconnect over civic expression and our public spaces.
Success with E-Signatures in State and Local Government
To achieve true digital transformation, your strategy should include electronic signatures. Many government agencies are already reaping the benefits.
Health & Human Services
Another State Cracking Down on Fake Service Dogs
But the lack of unified certification indicating that a dog has received specialized training makes enforcement difficult.
Public Safety
House Farm Bill Would Preempt Local Pesticide Regulations
Most states already prohibit local efforts to restrict the chemicals.
Infrastructure
This Electric Scooter Mayhem Sounds Just Like When Cars Were First Introduced
Scooters are not killers (yet), but the anger they’ve inspired echoes that which accompanied the arrival of the first automobiles.
Management
Alaska Lawmakers Send United Message to Feds on Legal Weed
The recent action at the State Capitol in Juneau echoes sentiments nationally about the use and regulation of cannabis.
Smart Cities
Pittsburgh Airport Partnership Will Create Testing Ground for New Technology
Artificial intelligence could soon make its way into the aviation space through a collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University.
Infrastructure
Chicago OKs Punitive Strategy to Curb Double-Parking Drivers
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | More subpoenas expected at Atlanta City Hall … Michigan lawmaker perplexed by teacher shortage … Colorado River dispute … and beachfront property owners don’t like the idea of “managed retreat.”
Infrastructure
Dispute Over Florida Passenger Rail Project Gets Airing in Congress
The rail controversy has lawmakers raising questions about guidelines for tax-exempt private activity bonds.
Management
New York’s Double-Jeopardy Loophole
The state attorney general asked the legislature to change state law so that the president or his associates could be tried in New York even if pardoned under federal law.
Tech & Data
6 Steps for Fast Government Project Deployment Using Agile Development
Many project managers are realizing that the fastest way to get their digital projects off the ground is through agile development.
Management