Outgoing Kentucky Governor Defends State’s Obamacare Initiatives
As Republican Gov.-elect Matt Bevin continues to pledge cuts, Steve Beshear urges that with Kynect and Medicaid expansion, he should “just look at the facts.”
Deal Reached on How to Manage, Split Costs for Hudson River Rail Tunnel Replacement
Development corporation to oversee the critically important infrastructure project for New York City region and Northeast Corridor.
Unpaid Toll Violations Part of Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Audit
The Auditor General’s Office also plans to examine some of the agency’s previously identified challenges with debt.
Gov.-Elect Matt Bevin Wants to Shrink Kentucky’s Government. But How Big Is It?
Here’s how the Bluegrass State compares to its peers in terms of staff and payroll.
Left With Few Fiscal Options, Another Pennsylvania Locality Turns to Borrowing
A state budget stalemate has turned off a funding spigot for Northampton County, which plans to use borrowed cash to stave off human services cuts.
Auditor’s Review Points Out Cybersecurity Weaknesses for Missouri’s Local Governments
Inadequate password controls and granting employees too much access to information are some of the issues pinpointed.
Difficult State Pension Challenges Await Kentucky’s New Governor
Matt Bevin promised to reform the state’s public worker pension systems. But the Republican faces an uphill struggle.
New York City Launches Program to Distribute 100,000 Smoke Detectors
Officials say the initiative will be the largest of its kind in the U.S.
Stats Shot: Dog Names Among Newly Released Data From Western Pennsylvania
The new Regional Data Center is also keeping tabs on everything from potholes to city steps.
Using Data to Solve Multi-Jurisdictional Problems in Western Pennsylvania
A Pittsburgh-area data partnership is seen as an opportunity to work across the 130 municipalities in Allegheny County.
What State and Local Governments Are Tracking in Transportation Legislation Moving Through Congress
Looking at the priorities for state capitals and city halls in a proposed six-year $325 billion transportation bill in the U.S. House.
Improving Local Government Performance in Louisville: ‘It’s All About The People’
The deputy director of performance management in Kentucky’s largest city shares some tips about developing and keeping talented staff.
‘Green Gov’ Codeathon in California Pushes State’s Open Data Efforts Forward
While there are no guarantees that the winning ideas will be adopted by the state, the exercise helped “break the silos of departments that had usually not talked to each other.”
Looking to Realign Its Finances, a Fiscally Boxed-in Wisconsin County Turns to Priority-Based Budgeting
“The decision really was to go back to the basics and say ‘what is it we’re here for?’ And then let’s fund that,” says the county administrator.
A Way to Make Heavy Duty Equipment Sharing Within Big State Agencies Easier
MuniRent was initially focused on helping local governments rent machinery to one another. But a pilot program with Oregon DOT has highlighted other uses for its platform.
Despite Increased Awareness, Cybersecurity Challenges Persist For State and Local Governments
Translating technical language and developing staff were among the key difficulties described by security professionals speaking in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
Making the Case for Cyber Defense Spending in Local Government
Here’s how IT leaders in one Arizona county are working to demonstrate the return on cybersecurity investments: “When [decisionmakers] see that value, it makes sense.”
Severe Flooding Continues in South Carolina as Waters Rush Toward Coast
Officials are having trouble convincing some residents to evacuate in advance of coming floodwaters that may not recede for 12 days, Gov. Nikki Haley says.
Partisan Divides In Washington Are Hurting City Governments, Baltimore Mayor Says
On Wednesday, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake also acknowledged that her city could have been more prepared for the unrest and rioting that unfolded there earlier this year.
Maryland County Passes Tough Pesticide Rules Impacting Residential Lawns
Supporters of Montgomery County’s new restrictions say there’s insufficient regulation at the state and federal level.
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