It's a way to measure progress toward building and strengthening a culture of learning and improvement.
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.
The numbers have improved, but they need to be a lot better. It's about organizational success.
By embracing the latest advances in connectivity, farms are reaping big benefits. What's needed more than ever is better rural broadband.
Governments have been reluctant to use technology to boost productivity and save money. They need to be more aggressive.
Autonomous vehicles are coming, and soon. States and localities are taking the lead in developing the smart highways that will be needed.
When the goal is social equity, programs are important but policies are for the long term.
In their efforts to cultivate entrepreneurship, local policymakers need to be leery of copycat solutions.
A new federal initiative could go a long way toward improving the health of poor and segregated communities, but they need to have a voice in it.
In efforts to "fix" the schools, a baseline of key information helps policymakers see the big picture.
Local decision-makers who fail to prepare their communities for climate change could find themselves in court.
Failure taught the city an important lesson: Go big or go home.
The combination of solar panels and battery systems could be invaluable to vulnerable populations.
The statistics on their participation in community life and elections are dismal. There's no one-size-fits-all fix.
Evolving techniques for managing stormwater aren't only cost-effective. They hold the promise of multiple urban benefits.
Bringing new technology and analytics to bear is critical for transformational outcomes.
Mayors and governors looking for action from Washington shouldn't buy into the myth that second-term presidents are powerless.
The meaning has evolved, but actions need to evolve as well.
Few cities and counties have taken the steps they should to get these costs under control.
Washington state's comprehensive efforts show the impact that environmentally friendly procurement can have.
In the search for effective evidenced-based government, it's important to have somebody to connect the dots.
A program in Washington state is finding ways to ease the way for local entrepreneurs and startups.
Whether it's about pedaling or public administration, the challenges are much the same.
It's important to view the forthcoming assessments in a way that fulfills their purpose. Context is critical.
With homicides surging in some big cities, it's tempting to go back to locking up more people. But there's a better way.
We should be looking at public-private partnerships for the full range of infrastructure, not just mega-projects.
Facilitated talks can loosen political gridlock and reveal unexpected solutions.
We need to institutionalize improvements in the ways police interact with their communities.
Cities are learning that aggressively promoting ways for buildings to cut their energy use is an important growth strategy.
Program evaluation can provide roadmaps, not destinations. Reformers need to be wary of unrealistic expectations.
It's gotten harder to get government workers the training they need. Virtual learning can help to fill the gap.
