Health and Community Services

Miami Beach, Fla., Develops Tourism API

May 22, 2013 - The city hopes its application programming interface (API) will encourage the development of new tourism-related apps.

To Catch a Sniper

May 22, 2013 - How data analytics are transforming police work and taking criminals off the streets.

36 Hours Behind Rhode Island's Health Exchange

May 22, 2013 - The deadline is looming for the 18 states, including Rhode Island, that volunteered to set up Obamacare's online insurance marketplace themselves.

What Your Kids Do On Facebook

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Navy specialists found a rare torpedo off the coast of Coronado, Calif., recently with the help of what?

May 22, 2013 - Navy specialists found a rare torpedo off the coast of Coronado, Calif., recently with the help of what?

Arizona Digital Government Summit 2013

May 22, 2013 -

FutureStructure: A New Framework

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - FutureStructure is a new framework for thinking through and solving the challenges faced in building economically and socially robust communities. The aim of FutureStructure is to overcome the constraints inherent in haphazard and siloed approaches that communities often face when conceiving, investing in and building their futures.

Amid Disaster, Oklahoma Students Design Tornado Drones

May 21, 2013 - Students at the Oklahoma State University Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering designed preliminary storm drones that could someday gather data that saves lives.

Photo of the Week - 1,000 Bioluminescent Leaves

May 21, 2013 - Resin leaves covered in phosphorescence capture a charge during the day, and give off an ethereal glow at night.

Oklahoma Tornado Highlights Need to Get "Tech Ready"

May 21, 2013 - The Oklahoma tornado highlights the need for multi-faceted disaster preparedness, and that includes personal technology.

Mobile Tech Links Trauma Surgeons with SWAT Teams

May 21, 2013 - The test program equips SWAT officers with computers and cameras so when out in the field, trauma surgeons can help them respond to critical injuries.

Interactive Web Portal Opens Door to Energy Research

May 21, 2013 - Government officials now have access to vast amounts of data to help develop state energy policy, assess energy sustainability.

Las Vegas Streamlines Development Services

May 21, 2013 - Las Vegas is simplifying development services processes using technology, saving time and money for customers and the city.

What "suspicious" thing (according to him) happened to anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee last week?

May 21, 2013 - What "suspicious" thing (according to him) happened to anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee last week?

The Smartest Thing Sheila Butler Ever Did

May 21, 2013 - CIO Sheila Butler has led Horry County, S.C., to a GIS-centric environment by building and planning strategically.

The Best Career Advice I Ever Received

May 21, 2013 - For some reason, there seems to be an abundance of career advice floating around social media web pages right now. What are some of these good career tips, and what is the best career advice I ever received?

Interactive Polling via PowerPoint Makes Classrooms Responsive

May 20, 2013 - Wake County, N.C., EMS classes allow students to answer questions electronically so responses display in a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.

Medicaid Fraud: Is it Worth States’ Time to Fight it?

May 20, 2013 - As health care for the poor expands, so does the potential for Medicaid abuse. Three states’ experiences with fraud prevention give insight into its value.

Data Makes Dubuque, Iowa Smart and Sustainable

May 20, 2013 - The city of Dubuque, Iowa, partnered with IBM Research to create Smarter Sustainable Dubuque, which has led to several green projects that save the city and its citizens money.

Florida Serves Up Legislative App

May 20, 2013 - A new app offers followers of the Florida state legislature up-to-date information on the go.