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 money, from the California Air Resources Board, will fund the addition of more than 100 sensors at the world’s busiest border crossing.
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The city is testing a new mobile app that will allow residents to report and track public works issues in real time.
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As part of a strategy to reverse declining ridership, the city is opening up its payment app to include a host of new features, including links to private ride-sharing services.
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The state’s chief financial officer, Jimmy Patronis, announced the plan to hire a regulator to explore how securities and insurance laws apply to the volatile virtual currency.
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Current and former policymakers recently gathered in Washington to discuss the far-reaching economic and technological impact of autonomous vehicles that could generate $800 billion annually in benefits.
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The city is hoping a federal grant will help fund the development of a GPS app to guide drivers to open parking spaces in the busy downtown district.
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After seeing a 20 percent drop in ridership last year, Cities Area Transit is banking on new buses, an app and on-board tech to tempt riders back.
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Lea Eriksen will start work in the position as of June 23, bringing 20 years of local government experience to the role.
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A bus-rapid-transit route in the works along Campbellton Road in southwest Atlanta is set to get signal prioritization and other improvements to improve the commute.
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State CIO Shawn Riley believes plans to unify the state's disparate IT systems will go ahead, but first he has to convince the legislature the initiative will work.
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According to one Stanford researcher, the state’s push toward electric vehicles is admirable, but questions remain for utility customers.
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A recent report says that commercial digital signage along state highways could bring millions of dollars to state coffers.
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Technology is helping cities find, fix and even predict potholes.
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Users will be able to pay both individual property and business taxes online for the first time.
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Despite the current website being only four years old, efforts to solve accessibility issues prompted a complete redesign.
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According to Mayor Gary McCarthy, the $6.7 million undertaking will have an impact on every city department and service.
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Officials hope the rail project will link O’Hare International Airport to the city’s central business district, circumventing traffic and slower trains.
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According to a report released by the county, 2016 revenues from the 86 traffic cameras generated 505,089 tickets and totaled roughly $48.5 million — nearly $15 million more than 2015.
