Budget & Finance
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Negotiations have stalled over a state Senate proposal to repeal a sales tax exemption on data center equipment. Gov. Abigail Spanberger raised the possibility of a data center electricity consumption tax. -
The program, designed for water and wastewater systems, builds upon plans released last year by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The move comes amid increasing worries about cyber attacks linked to the ongoing and widening war in Iran.
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Plus, Maine is looking for partners for its middle-mile network, New Mexico has enacted a law establishing a broadband affordability program, fiber infrastructure expansion is continuing, and more.
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The state’s Department of Revenue has published marijuana sales data, giving a detailed look at the footprint of the young industry.
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Despite not having a physical form, digital currency comes with a tangible carbon cost.
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The nearly $400,000 package will replace its outdated system.
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Many state and local governments have not rebounded from staff reductions they made during the recession.
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Congressional Republicans are pushing a major overhaul of the country’s tax code. Many of the ideas they’re debating could have a big impact on infrastructure.
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Cities are spending millions through purchase cards, credit cards that allow employees who have been cleared for a card to buy county supplies with taxpayer money.
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As agile development gains ground in the public sector, agencies will need to make structural, operational and behavioral changes to find success.
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Gov. Rick Scott's budget proposal for the 2018-2019 fiscal year would solidify nearly a quarter-million dollars in cybersecurity training for agency leaders.
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Chicago plans to hire nearly 1,000 more police officers, double their number of police body cameras, and add six Strategic Decision Support Centers at area police stations, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said during his annual budget address.
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Organizers hope to improve digital information sharing and other transparency efforts throughout the state government.
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The city’s finance director said as much as $15 million in sales tax revenue is lost each year.
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It's a step that capitalizes on the work ClearGov has been doing all along.
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At NASCIO's annual conference, Minnesota CIO Tom Baden and Idaho Chief Procurement Officer Sarah Hilderbrand talked best practices in procurement, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building.
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At NASCIO's annual conference, five CIOs were given five minutes each to revisit their respective priorities and make recommendations based on their own experiences.
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From road repairs to IT upgrades, cities are fighting to keep debt in check. More and more, the numbers show that debt is where cities of all sizes are spending the most.
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A portion of the $900,000 charged by Verizon for voice and data services has already been refunded.
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As of Oct. 1, the state will be adding a 7 percent sales tax to all rentals through the popular short-term rental website. In 2016, homeowners in the state raked in more than $10 million.
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A $3 billion state incentive package for electronics maker Foxconn is moving much closer to becoming a reality.
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