Los Angeles' subway system is installing turnstiles on one of its three lines. No, not new turnstiles. First-ever turnstiles. Incredibly, L.A.'s rail system has operated since 1993 without turnstiles.

Citizens and public officials alike aren't very good at evaluating risk and making intelligent decisions about it.

In these tough fiscal times, it's important to have report cards that measure what IT projects are producing.

Under a new law, Maine state employees are allowed to retire, collect their full benefits and then be instantly rehired for the same job. The state saves $20,000 to $30,000 on each position, because health insurance and other benefits are funded through the separate retirement system.

Just as sheriffs rounded up posses in the old days, state attorneys general today are collaborating with two groups to enhance the cybercrime-fighting skills of personnel in their offices.