GOVERNMENT

Montana is only state without driver texting ban

"I am disappointed that once again we’re last to take something regarding highway safety seriously," State Department of Transportation Director Mike Tooley said, noting the state went without a statewide law on child safety restraints for years.

How Virtual Desktops are Saving the State of Iowa $6.5 Million a Year

The state has saved $6.5 million by closing the field offices and replacing them with a network of thin client PCs. When the savings is subtracted from the cost of the new technology, the overall expense for the state is $10,000, according to Bateman.

The Most Small Business-Friendly States

Governments pursue a range of policies to prop up the small businesses that serve as key components to growing local economies.

U.S. Cluster Mapping Launchs New Website (Beta)

The U.S. Cluster Mapping Project is a national initiative that provides open data about regional clusters and economies to support U.S. business, innovation and policy.

Using Government Open Data to Help Start a Digital Business

"The logistics just didn’t make sense, and luckily with Open Data we had an immediate solution that allowed our business to start going. The key is to get going as soon as possible. The longer you wait, you will never take action."

San Francisco Data for Business and Economic Development

This new ease of access will lead to innovation in how residents interact with government, resulting in social and economic benefits for the City.

USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Repair Housing in Rural Areas

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is seeking applications for grants to preserve and repair housing for very-low- and low-income families living in rural areas.

Building Next Generation Networks to Handle Big Data, More Video, New Firewalls and an Exploding Number of Mobile Devices?

So how are organizations preparing for the coming ‘new normal’ in technological innovation? The topic of next generation networks is a complex one, but this brief ZDNet video provides a good tutorial to begin.

The Most Important Question in Social Services: ‘What Do You Need?’

For dealing with recidivism and other human services problems, focusing on each individual’s situation yields the best results.

Bozeman energy audit suggests citywide changes

Completing the recommended projects would save the city 234 metric tons of carbon dioxide a year — about 1 percent of the city’s annual emissions, which is roughly equal to taking 45 cars off the road each year.

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