Budget & Finance
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The state has made a new investment to secure better web access for rural and other underserved residents. The state earlier this year announced it had gained a big federal grant for such work. -
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.
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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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After early success with 51 readers last year, the city is investing more than $530,000 to purchase more of them.
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SmartAg has received funds from a number of state and local sources.
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Cuts to federal funding sources and program budgets on the part of the Trump administration have left cities searching for creative ways to fund government.
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The overall ask to replace outdated servers is only around $17,000, but officials say that represents a big spend in the current climate.
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The city of Bartow is taking the next steps in an effort to bring high-speed Internet to residential neighborhoods.
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The ConnectHome Akron program is part of a national initiative started by the Obama administration and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help low-income families get connected.
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In 15 states and the District of Columbia, tax returns that are flagged as unusual are issued as a paper refund check.
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It's been over a year since the accident and the homeowners still can't move back in due to disputes over who should cover the costs.
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The Legislature had allocated about $178 million in additional funding in 2013-16 for the unemployment compensation system, and nearly $170 million was spent before then to modernize the department's technology.
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Officials are in favor of the change, stating that the new system should be less intrusive and faster.
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The talented men and women who will constitute the IT workforce of the future are out there, public officials said, but they may come to government from unusual occupations.
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At least 11 states introduced laws in January to regulate cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
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The issue of whether the state has the authority to enforce a law imposing penalties against cities using traffic enforcement cameras saw support from the state’s Supreme Court June 20.
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Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin helped think up the idea for a sort-of coin offering when trying to tackle fundraising for the affordable housing crisis.
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Illinois state and industry experts explained the value of the digital ledger technology to lawmakers and where it could improve state services.
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The MN Cyber Range has comprehensive, realistic courses that are billed as a “flight simulator for cyberattacks.”
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Last year, city officials weighed the implementation of the technology, estimating it could cost the police department as much as $6 million.
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The Obama administration has announced a series of government and industry initiatives to accelerate deployment of unmanned aircraft systems.
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