Looking for the best examples of municipal websites? Look no further.
"The state of Hawaii, the city of Washington, D.C., and Oakland County, Mich., are home to the best government websites in the nation," according to the "2014 Best of the Web awards," a joint project of Government Technology and e.Republic's Center for Digital Government.
Colin Wood shares the news about the awards, explaining that 300 sites were judged in three categories—state, city, and county—with the aforementioned three emerging as the best of the best. Wood also provides details about what makes each of these sites worthy of the honor.
FULL STORY: The Best Government Websites for 2014

National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
Thousands of essential park workers were laid off this week, just before the busy spring break season.

Retro-silient?: America’s First “Eco-burb,” The Woodlands Turns 50
A master-planned community north of Houston offers lessons on green infrastructure and resilient design, but falls short of its founder’s lofty affordability and walkability goals.

Delivering for America Plan Will Downgrade Mail Service in at Least 49.5 Percent of Zip Codes
Republican and Democrat lawmakers criticize the plan for its disproportionate negative impact on rural communities.

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Balancing Bombs and Butterflies: How the National Guard Protects a Rare Species
The National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap uses GIS technology and land management strategies to balance military training with conservation efforts, ensuring the survival of the rare eastern regal fritillary butterfly.
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