Kill the headlights and put it in neutral... net neutral!

So FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler finally made a decision. All this talk about the Internet and net neutrality, which is meant to eliminate app blocking and paying for faster speeds, and premiums for Internet "fast lanes" to incumbent providers. So where the hell are we now?

Cloud-based services have simplified how Franklin Township, N.J. residents register for preschoolers’ basketball classes, Zumba or hundreds of other recreation department courses. "Processing rec department registrations in the cloud makes it convenient for residents," says GMIS International Board Member Justin Heyman, who is director of information technology for the township. (American City & County)

More than 300 local government leaders from across Georgia enrolled in a three-day educational conference the Institute coordinated for the Georgia Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association and the Georgia County Clerks Association.

James E, Pacanowski II, Network Administrator
GMIS member since 2012
Number of IT Staff: 1 – ME!!
Population: 10,650 year-round, 35,000 during summer (We are a Shore community!)
IT Budget: $65,000 not including salary

Senior Republicans conceded on Tuesday that the grueling fight with President Obama over the regulation of Internet service appears over, with the president and an army of Internet activists victorious. (The New York Times)

How much states can get involved has a lot to do with whether the FCC decides broadband inherently crosses state lines. (National Journal)

President Obama on Monday unveiled a $100 million grant program as part of a new initiative that he said was critical to ensuring the U.S. remains a global economic powerhouse by creating new jobs for top-level coders, programmers and other technology workers. (The Hill)

A total of 10 cyber protection teams will be created by 2018 to support states’ governors and National Guards. (State Tech)

Keeping in touch with millennials is key, whether it’s during the recruiting process, while they’re employed with your organization, and even after they've left for another job. (Government Technology)

Micromanagement may seem harmless, but it's sabotaging your teams, your productivity and morale from within, and stifling your business's ability to grow. Here's how to tell if you're a micromanager, and some steps you can take to overcome this fatal flaw. (CIO)

Certifications abound in the IT industry, but they are not all equal. To help you find the ones that will result in the most financial gain, twice a year we look at which certifications are poised for the biggest growth. (CIO)

People are more likely to leave their ID badge in the jacket they wore yesterday than they are to forget their cell phone. So why not use the phone itself as an authenticating device? (GCN)

When it comes to backup solutions, a self-service portal can be a systems administrator’s saving grace. (State Tech)

The next time you’re asked to fork over money for a court filing fee or your monthly Small Business Administration loan payment, you don’t need to reach for your checkbook. (NextGov)