FCC overstepped authority in muni broadband push, court says
The Federal Communications Commission was overruled in its attempt to block state statues that restrict municipal broadband.
Data maps gaps in Colorado’s human services programs
A group of nonprofits in Colorado transformed available government data into an interactive map to identify county-level access, spending and cost gaps.
Practical advice for building a data management program
A new report describes how state governments can best to leverage people, processes and technology to build a successful data management program.
For records preservation, Arkansas turns to the cloud
Arkansas State Archives is partnering with Preservica to build a statewide electronic records program and preserve its historic documents.
Louisville tests smarter traffic signal management
The pilot project will improve communication with stoplights that are not on the Kentucky city's fiber network.
DC hires its first chief data officer
As Washington, D.C.’s first chief data officer, Barney Krucoff will work to open the city’s data and improve the flow of information among the District’s agencies.
Mapping the intersection of broadband and healthcare
The Mapping Broadband Health in America website illustrates the correlation between broadband connectivity and the availability of health care services.
Can learning games replace standardized testing?
To improve the quality of tests and reduce the amount of classroom time spent on standardized testing, the Department of Education is looking at using learning games as next-generation assessment tools.
Mapping green spaces’ effect on heat islands, flash flooding
Using an Environmental Protection Agency tool that brings together environmental and demographic data, a non-profit shows where insufficient tree canopies overlap with the most vulnerable urban populations.
Digital Studio to help feds boost customer experience
Accenture Federal Services is working with its agency clients to test and develop customer-facing digital solutions in its newest Digital Studio in Washington, D.C.
How DARPA creates and sustains innovation
A new report on the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency explains how it has continued to deliver innovative solutions.
HHS seeks threat information sharing system for health sector
The Department of Health and Human Services announces funding opportunities for an information sharing and analysis organization to improve cybersecurity in the health care sector.
DHS upgrades ICE forensics lab
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement forensics lab has beefed up its equipment and travel document library to better fight foreign terrorism.
Code for America grows up
Focusing on governance, knowledge sharing and sustainability, Code for America will concentrate on three core areas for civic innovation: healthy communities, economic development, and safety and justice.
Protecting the open source software supply chain
A new report analyzes the quality of software built with open source components and offers recommendations on how to ensure the quality of application development.
Environmental monitoring program expands to West Africa
NASA and the U.S. Agency for International Development opened another SERVIR center in West Africa, where data from space will help local officials manage climate-sensitive, region-specific issues.
USDA funds 81 distance learning and telemedicine projects
To help connect rural communities with medical specialists and educational programs in other parts of the country, the Department of Agriculture is awarding $23.4 million in grants to fund distance learning and telemedicine projects in 32 states.
USDA to open facility-based food safety data
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service will add food safety data from meat and poultry processing facilities to Data.gov.
5 benchmark metrics for government email
A new report provides tools to help agencies measure the effectiveness of their communications campaigns.
Options for FirstNet opt-outs
An interoperability compliance matrix will document the technical standards, key data elements and network policies that will ensure state systems can work with the nationwide public safety broadband network.
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