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A study found that 9 percent of Ohio residents don’t have access to broadband, which could be an expensive problem for census takers, considering that the 2020 Census will be mostly digital.
San Francisco will implement new taxes, as high as 3.25 percent, on Uber and Lyft rides beginning in January. The revenue will go to fixing Muni’s biggest problem: shortage of drivers.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed a law requiring health insurers to keep online provider directories updated so that children who age out of foster care will be able to stay on MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program.
The Southern California startup FLOAT (Fly Over All Traffic) will begin flying passengers in January 2020. Flights will cost $60 a day and are targeted at super commuters who travel more than 90 minutes each way.
The Louisiana Department of Health has partnered with vendor MAXIMUS to streamline Medicaid enrollment, creating the Healthy Louisiana app. Eligible residents can use the app to compare health-care plans and find doctors.
During a last-minute hearing Friday, Louisiana Deputy CIO Neal Underwood revealed that last week's ransomware attack was the largest one to impact the state, but he stopped short of calling the attack catastrophic.
PG&E is under severe criticism about its power outages and wildfire-sparking equipment. The utility is now testing a proactive technology that would “identify potential equipment failures” and avoid starting fires.
Legislation legalizing scooters in the state is simply waiting for a signature from Gov. Cuomo, who is hesitating as the small vehicles have raised concerns with sidewalk and road safety across the country.
Just after an election cycle, the Indiana city suddenly requests $37.8 million from the Capital Improvement Board. But which is a more important use of taxpayer dollars: downtown projects or the electricity utility?
Ford, Volkswagen, Honda and BMW all decided to follow California’s strict emission regulations, despite Trump’s proposed cutbacks. It's hard to match products to regulations that depend “on who’s in power.”
University of Michigan faculty are pushing back with concerns about the center’s funding, location and the “conflicts created by capitalism’s dependency on racial and economic oppression and inequity.”
Mayor Eric Garcetti has abandoned his long-stated goal of getting the city's public employee unions to pay a portion of their healthcare costs. The policy reversal could cost the city and taxpayers millions of dollars.
New budget documents showed the state faces its worst fiscal problems since the recession, with projected budget deficits between $6 billion and $8 billion over the next three years amid ballooning costs for Medicaid.
Estimates indicate that Maine will take in $75 million more than anticipated for the two-year state budget that ends in June 2021. Sales and use taxes are likely to exceed budgeted amounts by $40 million.
Police are using DNA genealogical databases to find and arrest suspects without getting approval from the customers. There is little to no regulation of police usage of DNA websites, but customers’ privacy is at risk.
Cities are beginning to worry that a susceptibility to climate change could reduce the chance that partners will invest in them. No financial support means no funds for the infrastructure to protect against the climate.
The first autonomous freight vehicle will drive alone but guided by a behind-the-wheel driver, just in case. The self-driving semi could revolutionize trucking, alleviating the deficit of drivers.
North Carolina officials are hoping that Pokket will help prisoners set up appointments, download documents and communicate clearly with probation officers. There’s one problem: Prisoners must have a phone or tablet before and after release.
The police believe that ShotSpotter could decrease response time and “bring a sense of calm,” but Mayor Carter doesn’t think the system works to reduce crime saying, “The available data is inconclusive at best.”
As an increasing number of cities nationwide work to foster equitable outcomes for residents, Albuquerque has created a new case study for how data can be used in various ways to lift populations up.
Constructing buildings out of wood is the latest in San Francisco’s aim to be eco-friendly, fire-resistant and aesthetically pleasing. The 60-foot-high building is projected to open in 2022.
Virgin Hyperloop, the Los-Angeles-based company, is looking for new locations to establish testing centers. West Virginia hopes to eventually be part of the high-speed travel technology phenomenon.
The state’s gas tax is becoming obsolete as more drivers are opting for electric vehicles, which don’t require gas. Oregon now is mixing incentives and higher registration fees to try to make up the money.
The state Legislature rejected AEP Ohio’s plan to have solar-power projects in southwest Ohio funded by customer dollars. The utility now must look to other funding sources for the 300-megawatt and 100-megawatt plans.
At an Arizona symposium earlier this month, stakeholders discussed what an autonomous vehicle future will look like. A big concern was liability, but others feared that regulations will limit the field’s innovation.
Why are some lawmakers calling each other ‘bastards’ and ‘bat shit crazy’? Because governors in a dozen states now face legislatures controlled by the other party. While some can reach compromises, policy fights and angry words are common.
Launching in D.C., the “Helmet Selfie” initiative will encourage riders to wear helmets in exchange for credits towards their next ride, which will, hopefully, prevent injuries. Austin wants to join in on the campaign.
Police can request videos from Ring doorbell owners before meeting any “evidentiary standard.” Once the video is given to the police, they “can keep the video as long as they like and share it at their discretion.”
When Switch first moved to Michigan four years ago, it promised the area jobs, growth, and a big future. Many exemptions and not many jobs later, officials are growing weary of giving more breaks.
The Los Angeles City Controller, Ron Galperin, reported that the Department of Water and Power has 49,000 power poles in high fire risk locations. The LADWP says they’ve done a lot to reduce risk, but Galperin suggests more.
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