Biden Administration Plans for Stronger Fair Housing Enforcement
A pending Department of Housing and Urban Development rule would set new requirements for state and local agencies and mark the reversal of a Trump-era policy.
SAFHER cloud-based platform for regulating food and agriculture comes closer to fruition
The System for Agriculture, Food, Health, E-Inspections, and Registration enterprise platform will replace the legacy systems USA Food Safety and USA Plants.
How one state cut its vehicle titling time down to a few days
West Virginia is the first state in the nation to digitize its titling process, but a DMV overhaul must be handled with care.
States look to speed fiber installation across railroad tracks
Virginia’s legislature wants to cap crossing fees and speed up the review process, but railroad companies say current practices protect safety.
Tips for Winning Federal Transportation Grants
A Biden administration official had some advice for city leaders seeking funding for projects under the latest federal infrastructure law.
Mayors Try to Cope With Pickleball Craze
Demands for new facilities, along with noise complaints and paddle-toting attendees at city council meetings are just some of what they’re contending with as the sport's popularity skyrockets.
Cheap Sewer Pipe Repairs Can Push Toxic Fumes Into Homes, Schools
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State Governments’ Railroad Expertise Gap
With billions in new money for projects in play, a top federal railroad official is urging states to get on track ramping up rail-focused staff.
Wind Farms Deliver Economic Jolt to Rural Middle America
Wind farms boosted seven of 10 counties with the nation’s largest economic output gains.
New Federal Cash Headed to Trail Projects Nationwide
Some of the money is from earmarks included in a recent federal spending package. The funding comes as bike and pedestrian trail use has been on the rise.
How One City is Cutting Down Speeding in Its Municipal Fleet
Newly adopted technology has kept drivers within speed limits and reduced hard braking by more than a third, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
Challenges quickly test creative solutions to operational snags
Long Beach’s annual smart city challenge focuses on improving customer satisfaction with service delivery.
‘If we can do it, why can’t you?’ local gov tech veteran asks
Jack Kennedy reflects on a career breaking the mold and bringing innovation to rural Virginia’s Wise County and City of Norton Circuit Court.
Communities are rethinking their push for data centers
More governments are looking into the environmental effects of data centers on neighborhoods.
Cutting Building Emissions is About More Than Gas Stoves
As an uproar over the future of gas appliances burns hot, it's overshadowing efficiency gains and other benefits states can achieve with building code updates.
Future-proofing smart cities with open standards
Open standards can help smart cities prevent tech obsolescence and maximize growth.
Governor calls for $37M boost in drone funding
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum proposed $30 million for the state’s unmanned aerial system traffic control network and $7 million for a business and aviation park in Grand Forks.
Hinds County electronic system knocked offline, blocking jail, courts and DA communication
A power outage left one county's criminal justice systems unable to share data, blocking individuals from paying bail or being released from jail.
How to effectively build a smart city infrastructure
An integration platform as a service solution supports data integration and cross-platform efficiency for resident health and safety, sustainability efforts and citizen engagement.
Lifting efficiency and innovation with an enterprise platform
One large agency’s hybrid digital platform helped it overcome challenges related to its structure, risk aversion and culture.
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