The Realities of Sea-Level Rise in Miami's Low-Income Communities
While Miami Beach pours money into adaptation, residents in other parts of the county are waiting for the help they need.
Why This California County Treats Locals to Dinner and a Movie
A potluck social is a great way to humanize behavioral health workers and begin connecting people to the programs and services they need.
State and Local Elections Officials Fight Trump Claims of ‘Rigged’ Elections
In Colorado, “numerous checks and balances for access and integrity” in the voting process make allegations of widespread corruption specious.
Route Fifty Viewcast on Wednesday: Prioritizing Cybersecurity
Register and join Route Fifty News Editor Dave Nyczepir and two local government officials for a livestreamed discussion about current cyber challenges.
Criminals Increasingly Hold Government Computers for Ransom
Cybercriminals are preying on government agencies in search of a payoff.
Working to Close the Diversity Gap in IT
Through an internship program, Prince George’s County, Maryland, hopes to attract tech companies in the process.
Recession’s Shadow Still Hangs Over Finances of Some Counties
“General revenue is slowly coming back, on the other hand we’re seeing rapid increases in mandated costs,” says the author of a new National Association of Counties report.
Navigator Award Finalist: Deborah Collins, Deputy County Administrator, Essex County, N.J.
Making strides to make government contracting more inclusive.
Flint’s New Public Health Crisis: People Are Getting Sick Because They’re Afraid to Wash Their Hands
Concerns about the water have led to an outbreak of Shigellosis.
Navigator Award Finalists: Ken Guy and Sandy Hanks, Procurement Reform Efforts in King County, Wash.
Reducing barriers to make procurement and contracting more accessible and inclusive.
Navigator Award Finalist: Daniel Hoffman, Chief Innovation Officer, Montgomery County, Md.
Scaling county-grown smart city solutions across the U.S.
As Child Welfare Agencies Turn to Data Analytics ‘We Have to Be Really Careful’
Some see a promising way to keep kids safe from abuse and neglect using big data. But worries persist about bias against poor and minority families.
Navigator Award Finalist: Dale Collins, Supervisor, Fairfax Water Fleet Services
Making fleet work interesting and sustainable.
Empowering a Smarter Community Through GIS
Kenton County, Kentucky, is using intelligent maps and apps to provide citizens with the data intelligence they need.
Chafing Over Federal Land Control On Display As County Leaders Visit Capitol Hill
County officials came to Washington, D.C. to discuss a federal program that provides payments to localities for tax-exempt public lands. Some GOP members of Congress highlighted broader issues on Thursday.
Anti-Zika Mosquito Spraying Kills Millions of Bees in South Carolina County
On the heels of travel-related Zika cases, the county used a spray that’s effective in controlling mosquitos, and highly toxic to bees.
Pricey Phone Calls at S.C. County Jail; Is Expanding the Brooklyn Bridge Worth It?
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Iowa's 'moderate' cybersecurity risk; Vermont's 'geographic disparity'; and 'Clock Kid's' family suing Texas school district
One County’s Complicated Quest for a New ZIP Code
In Nevada, sales tax is calculated by postal code. But that creates a tax-collection problem when they span multiple jurisdictions. Will USPS help fix Storey County's predicament?
How One California County Is Trying to Control Cannabis
Using ‘proof of origin’ stamps, medical marijuana is now being tracked from cultivation to sale.
N.J. County Residents Fight Dunes; Add Trash to the List of Flint's Problems
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: San Francisco's sinking skyscraper; Texas weakens its Public Information Act; and Cobb County school eyed by Satanic Temple
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