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For many citizens, their first — and sometimes only — interaction with their government is a call to a citizen engagement center.
New records reveal that the New Orleans Police Department has been partnering with state police to use facial recognition software since, at least, 2018. The city did not admit use of the technology until last month.
The data shows that while many households didn’t respond, those who did mostly used the Internet. The low response rate sets the county at 63rd out of Florida’s 67 counties.
The Municipal Transit Agency acknowledged its racist history and pledged to make meaningful progress against anti-Black racism, including bias analysis and reporting.
The voting equipment company assured Michigan lawmakers that the many conspiracy theories surrounding the election night error in Antrim County were baseless, dangerous disinformation.
The COVID-19 pandemic recession has revealed major cracks in our systems of public finance, from the way we tax to the limits of fiscal federalism. We need to get to work on repairs.
Officials at all levels of government are receiving increased threats. They're not getting as much support as they should from officials at the highest levels or, in some cases, from law enforcement.
Rendered in wood, steel or cement, the classic picnic table is an ever-present part of America. We explore the many places you can find them.
The continuing problems with COVID-19 data illustrate why we need to do a better job. Initiatives by some states and local governments are showing how to make that happen and derive greater value.
When you zip into a space and don’t pay for it, somebody is still footing the bill. It’s not just somebody else – it’s you. You’re paying for the traffic jams and pollution you’re getting stuck with.
Social media posts are a new contribution to the archive of political discourse. A historian discusses how they affect the current moment and how it will be remembered.
Without Congressional and statewide extensions to worker benefit programs, millions of workers could be left with just three days of paid sick leave and eight weeks of paid family leave per year.
Florida has had to establish a resilient power system with underground lines to ensure that customers retain power despite hurricanes and tropical storms. Now Oklahoma City is considering the switch.
At least nine states are using short-term training programs to help combat the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. But some experts want to fund community colleges to improve the payoff.
A survey found that Michiganders believe COVID-19 is a major public health risk, but there is division as to why the state’s economy has slumped and whether or not state officials could be doing more to combat the virus.
In July, Independence, Mo., invested $4 million to upgrade its outdated computer network with increased security. Despite the effort, the city has suffered a major outage from ransomware.
Both parties have reinvigorated their campaigning efforts as early voting for the Jan. 5 Senate runoff has begun. The stakes are high, as U.S. Senate control has come down to these two seats.
South Carolina has refused to name the 15 receiving sites, making it unclear when health-care centers will receive the vaccines for distributions. Some believe the state is keeping the plan quiet to mitigate security risks.
Before COVID-19 swept the globe, experts were already predicting a disastrous year in cybersecurity. The pandemic offered hackers new attack vectors and proved governments must always be ready for the unexpected.
Surrendering to Republicans on Black Lives Matter and reforming policing isn't the way to motivate voters and win control of the Senate in Georgia's runoffs.
Urban and suburban America need each other more than ever. The coronavirus is making their relationship difficult as remote work changes the status quo and increases the competition for talent.
Editor-at-Large Clay Jenkinson and Professor Ed Watts explore what insights can be gained studying the last years of the Roman Republic and whether that has particular relevance in our own time.
A new study reveals that 62 percent of local companies expect to see artificial intelligence work expand in the next year, giving the city a step up in the fast-growing tech sector.
The City Council president is ready for the police department to change from gasoline to electric-powered vehicles, like Teslas, but some council members are wary and still unsure of a pilot program.
With new threats of 'faithless legislatures' ignoring the popular vote, reform is more urgent than ever. Allocating electoral votes proportionately would avoid election disasters and could have bipartisan appeal.
A three-bill package titled the “Black Workers Matter Economic Recovery Package” will provide job security for thousands of Black tourism and hospitality workers. The three bills passed unanimously.
Limited supplies of the coronavirus vaccine in the coming weeks could contribute to attempts by imposters to sell counterfeit versions of approved versions. And the risk isn’t likely to go away anytime soon.
In a demonstration flight, the Electric EEL flew from Maui’s airport to Hana and back entirely on a single hybrid-electric charge. The company says the plane is like a Prius in the sky, and it’s the first of its kind.
The county approved the budget, which includes a one-time bonus of $1,000 per county employee to help offset the impacts of COVID-19. The county also focused funds on climate change measures.
Three workers in San Francisco, Calif., have filed a class-action lawsuit against three city agencies, alleging they were paid less, denied promotions and subjected to harassment all due to their race.
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