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Can Uber and Lyft Save Carpooling?
To really turn around the decline in carpooling, many more people would have to start using ride-hailing apps.
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Ranking Business Startup Activity in U.S. Metro Areas and States
The Kauffman Index of Startup Activity shows where entrepreneurship is flourishing.
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Maine Gov. Irked by Obama’s Nat’l Monument Executive Order; ‘Cleaning Up’ a Corrupt Calif. City
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: N.Y.C.’s homeless heroin addicts; Missouri discovers crime law’s fine print; and Michigan tries new tactic to reduce sign thefts.
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House Oversight Demands Info on DHS Senior Staff Private Email Use... Again
Chaffetz said DHS has “failed to comply with the committee’s request, failed to assert a legitimate justification for withholding any information from the committee, or even provide a timeline for responding.”
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Help FBI Catch Bank Robbers With Your Phone
The bureau launched a mobile app that lets users send tips about robberies.
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At Least One State Declines Offer for DHS Voting Security
Some security experts say it wouldn't even take the resources of a foreign nation to manipulate actual votes using this country's antiquated tallying systems.
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Why Agile is Still So Hard for the Government
Pockets of the federal government want to change the buying process so technology can be acquired in sprints, preventing large-scale failures like the HealthCare.gov rollout.
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Amid U.S. Opioid Epidemic, E-Prescriptions Catching on Among States
New York mandated electronic prescriptions of controlled substances, followed by Maine and possibly Massachusetts next.
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Kansas City’s Garbage Apology; Miami Beach Reminded of Its Precarious Position
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: LAPD outreach to families of those killed by officers; gas utility under scrutiny in Vermont; and Great Lakes mayors question water agreement.
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Pentagon’s Contract-Spending Problem
Of $205 billion awarded in contract spending across DOD, only $101 billion was competed.
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DHS: Don't Fall for Louisiana Flood Charity Scams
The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team warned against donating to fake organizations.
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5 Pop Songs That Can Teach Government Agencies About Launching Mobile Apps
Every agency should address these points to ensure their mobile strategy delivers the desired results.
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‘Internet of Things’ Brings New IT Challenges for State Governments
As the number of sensors being deployed continues to soar, there are important data storage, security and analysis needs to consider. “Start the learning curve now,” says Michigan’s deputy chief security officer.
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When Should Vets Use Mobile Apps for PTSD Treatment? VA Wants To Know
The department is doing research on whether clinical psychologists can help.
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Clinton Email Saga Continues with 'Spillage' Request
Rep. Jason Chaffetz also asked the FBI for an inventory of electronic devices and documents obtained from Clinton’s aides containing classified government data.
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Incivility in City Council Chambers Sparks Debate in Austin
In a blog post, Mayor Steven Adler laments that too often those who testify before the City Council do not receive the respect they deserve.
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How the Cloud Can Shake Legacy Tech Out of Agencies
Riverbed Technology IT executives Jerry Kennelly and Davis Johnson share insight into the government’s tech challenges, legacy systems and why Silicon Valley matters more than ever to government.
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Appeals Court Ruling on ‘California Rule’ for Pensions; Colo. Cops Busted Over ‘Pokémon Go’ Pursuit
Also in our State & Local Daily Digest: Alaska’s law on moose roadkill theft; transparency fight in Pittsburgh; space balloon project in Ariz. county prompts questions over gift ban violation.
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Business Taxes in U.S. Cities to Draw New Scrutiny
How to evaluate effectiveness of incentives and exemptions.
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