Income, education drive gaps in metro area broadband adoption – study A new paper by the Brookings Institution lays out strategies for state, local and federal leaders to pursue to close the "digital divide." Dec 16, 2015
California launches new state procurement portal California agencies launched a portal to improve how businesses sell products and services to the state. Dec 16, 2015
Bloomberg charity expands ‘What Works’ Cities initiative The Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative to expand the use of data in cities' decision making expanded to add 13 additional cities last week. Dec 14, 2015
New head of Indiana’s data-sharing efforts takes the reins David Matusoff is leading a new effort to make Indiana's government more efficient with data. Dec 14, 2015
Internet law provision threatens millions in revenues for seven states A bill making its way through Congress could soon cut off the ability of some states to levy taxes on citizens' Internet service. Dec 14, 2015
DHS names members to new first responders panel P25 advisory panel members will help ensure that first responder radio equipment advertised as interoperable actually is. Dec 11, 2015
Yale researchers demand public access to police body camera footage A new white paper from the university's law school critiques how states handle the issue, and recommends strategies to increase accessibility. Dec 11, 2015
Riverside County builds California’s first new tax system in 40 years California's 10th largest county is modernizing the way it keeps track of .5 billion in property assets. Dec 10, 2015 By Kayla Nick-Kearney
Colorado releases state broadband portal Colorado unveiled a new online portal that lets Colorado citizens check the status of broadband in their area. Dec 9, 2015
Civic engagement platform PopVox to expand to states A platform that crowdsources opinions about federal legislation is preparing to launch state-level platforms — beginning with California and Tennessee. Dec 9, 2015