New York IT Homes in on Agencies’ Business Challenges
Technology solutions come second, said the state’s executive deputy CIO.
Kentucky’s Approach to Modernizing State Agency Apps
Service delivery is the focus of CIO Chuck Grindle’s second year at the IT helm.
How Mississippi IT Is Getting More Nimble
Craig Orgeron has embraced the “CIO-as-a-broker” model.
Cities Address Hurdles to Sharing Data
An increasing number of operating systems are available to municipalities looking to streamline data sharing, but a global network wants them thinking about urban resilience as they do.
Eliminating Tech Tribalism in Government
Are public sector agencies ready take tech collaboration to the next level? Our survey says government officials want to, but don’t know where to start.
Security Clearances Won’t Get in the Way of Responding to Election Cyber Threats, Officials Say
One intelligence leader urged a “just get it done, we’ll worry about the consequences later” approach to countering threats on Election Day.
Homeland Security Invests $11.6 Million in Countering Large-Scale Internet Outages
The grants are focused on the effect outages could have on critical infrastructure.
More States Appoint ‘Chief Privacy Officers’ to Protect People’s Data
Eight states now have top officials whose job is to keep residents' personal information safe.
Las Vegas Wants to Find Problems With Its ‘Smart City’ Systems Faster
So the city is turning to software that may soon fix issues autonomously.
Blockchain for Government Has Already Arrived
COMMENTARY | State governments are testing projects—and, no, it’s not (just) about cryptocurrencies.
The Government Needs Better Data to Stop Election Meddling
Tech companies must be more forthcoming as misinformation campaigns ramp up before the midterm elections, internet researchers said.
Census Bureau Fumbles a 'Foundational' Part of the 2020 Trial Run
The Census Bureau is facing more problems in the lead up to the 2020 Census.
Champion of '211' Call Centers Set to Lead National Counties Group
“I’ve become, maybe, a fanatic about 211,” says San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox, who's expected to be the next president of the National Association of Counties.
5G Compromise Bill Still a Hit to Local Government
Wireless industry groups support the new Senate bill, but the Institute for Local Self-Reliance argues it sacrifices too much local government authority.
When Push Comes to Shove, Here Are Local Leaders' Priorities
Route Fifty asked local government officials what is most important to their communities’ future. Their answers may surprise you.
Louisiana Debuts Digital Driver's License
About 27,000 residents have downloaded the LA Wallet app, which launched last week.
Facebook Will Offer Platforms Teaching Tech Skills in Cities
“When people get the opportunity to get the training they need, they can get great jobs,” said COO Sheryl Sandberg.
Welcome Robot Overlords! Now We Can Get Some Real Work Done.
Despite tech transforming government, public employees aren’t concerned for their jobs. Maybe because it’s letting them focus on the work they signed up for.
Highlighting Minnesota Government’s IT Innovations
A new awards program in the Land of 10,000 Lakes selected these four winners.
The Case Against Library Fines—According to the Head of The New York Public Library
For many families across the US, library fines are a true barrier to access.
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