Budget & Finance
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who took office in January, wants more public safety tools to protect stops and stations, and a better user experience. She has ordered officials to come up with a plan. -
The launch of GrantWell, which offers free support to municipal governments, aims to expand their access to federal and state funding. A recent listening tour highlighted local needs.
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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.
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After launching an null the future of Uber in Austin is up in the air.
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The group is urging credit card companies and private businesses to adopt Europay, MasterCard and Visa specifications for more security for consumers.
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After finding a warehouse full of unused and mostly obsolete Wi-Fi equipment, the city is trying to salvage any value from the original $2 million purchase.
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With new tools at their disposal, governments have the opportunity to create a golden age of citizen engagement. That could do a lot for trust in government.
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Many market disruptors like Uber and Lyft are using private contractors in place of employees, which has prompted many to call for more protections.
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Just a couple hours drive out of the traditional Tech Hub, the state's capital is attracting small businesses due to the lower overhead costs.
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The company’s new “Community Compact” is the first step in ensuring a close relationship between the home-sharing company and communities around the world.
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Although the state scored in the top 10 as recently as 2012, the Center for Public Integrity has given Kansas and 11 other states an 'F' grade for their opaque records.
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Many proponents of Bitcoin speculate that if the current trajectory continues, it may become more popular to the masses.
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With the current state of technology, there is no reason for the clouded and enigmatic world of campaign finance.
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The two industry disruptors argue that they are able to help middle-class Americans earn a little extra income in spite of the wage stagnation felt across the nation.
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A Japanese-backed effort to build a Dallas-Houston bullet train may just be the start of an international rail play in Texas. Companies from France and China with experience building and running high-speed rail are also vying to get a piece of potential rail projects in the state.
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The partnership exemplifies the rapid changes occurring in the industry, as mobile computing, cloud computing and the Internet of Things create new demands for faster deployment of networks.
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New York Rep. Chris Collins pledged his support to the ride-sharing service based on his belief that the company is driving the economy by being on the cutting edge of technology.
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For those thinking about launching or already have launched a business, here are some things to keep in mind.
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State budget directors and budget committees usually look at IT as a cost rather than as a strategic investment that can produce a positive financial return for taxpayers. That mindset needs to change.
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The small suburb of Frederick has submitted a proposal to the state to transform part of a county-owned building into a business incubator for tech startup companies and entrepreneurs.
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Releasing this data can help improve delays in delivering newborn tests that can lead to information crucial to their health.
