County of Rensselaer

Be on the lookout for this invasive plant species

A local nature organization has found a new invasive plant in Knox County. The Knox County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area took to social media today to warn of the plant called Lesser Celandine. They say this

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Where Are Lower-Income Renters Supposed to Live?

While more Americans across all income levels and in all cities are choosing renting over buying, apartments are increasingly only being built for high-income renters.

Can your hairdresser save your life?

Your hairdresser could save you from more than just a bad hair day.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

Why your city government should buy your local newspaper

Newspapers are critical for America's civic health. The government should fund them.

What Women Bring to Corrections

Contrary to what some people think, their presence enhances security and operations.

How APIs Are Central to One County’s E-Government Revitalization

Douglas County, Colo., is working to find better ways of sharing data both with the public and between government offices.

5 Big Misconceptions About Automating Government Services

There are many benefits to automation in government but many concerns that arise as well. Here are five misconceptions about automating government services.

Heading to College? Why You Should Join Student Government

Heading to college? Consider joining student government. Learn about the opportunities it offers for career development and more.

A Go-To Guide About DRaaS for Government Agencies

DRaaS is a valuable tool for government agencies who need to bolster disaster recovery strategies while defending against malicious attacks like DDoS.

Now we know exactly how many children the government took from their parents

And the government isn't promising to reunite them.

Coding a better government

Can government be run like the Internet, permissionless and open? Coder and activist Jennifer Pahlka believes it can -- and that apps, built quickly and cheaply, are a powerful new way to connect citizens to their governments -- and their neighbors.

Hey You. Your Government is Bought. Ready to Do Something About It?

Enough! We shouldn't have to buy access to our own government. It's time to fight back.

Students Get Immersive AI Boost to Learn Mandarin

Imagine the process of going into a restaurant and ordering food. Simultaneously, you could be glancing through the menu while also listening to and speaking with the waiter or your companions. When you're in a place where people are speaking a different language, the complexity of those activities increases multifold. A project taking place at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute hopes to understand how the use of an…

Bacteria May Be the Key To Understanding the Health of Aquatic Ecosystems

Rensselaer researchers to build biosensor capable of measuring critical nutrients in waterBy Torie WellsThe surface of a pristine, transparent freshwater lake may not reveal to ecologists the reality of what’s occurring in its depths. Evaluating the cumulative effects of climate change, pollutants, acidification, or invasive species requires more precise methods. But even the most dynamic and sensitive sensors commonly used today are not always…