Health & Human Services
Wisconsin Is on the Brink of a Major Outbreak
The state’s coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are at an all-time high.
Health & Human Services
Florida Lifts Covid Restrictions on Bars and Restaurants, While Prohibiting Local Mask Penalties
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Alaskan wildlife officials responding to more bear calls … Court cases could recognize more reservations in Oklahoma … New York City to allow al fresco dining past the end of October.
Management
Retiring Early Can Be Bad for the Brain
COMMENTARY | A study of a retirement program in China found that people who retired early suffered significant cognitive decline that put them at risk of early onset of dementia.
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How Better Invoice and Expense Processes Can Boost Productivity
By streamlining invoicing and expense-reporting processes, state and local governments can prove themselves technologically adept, ease employee frustrations and ultimately, support productivity gains that drive worker satisfaction.
Tech & Data
Pandemic Drives Delaware to Pinpoint Internet Connectivity Speeds
The coronavirus pandemic has shown a spotlight on the digital divide and Delaware is hoping to gather more precise data on broadband deserts and connection speeds to help guide its broadband expansion plan.
Management
Florida AG Calls for Probe of Push to Help People Vote by Paying Off Criminal Debts
After Mike Bloomberg raised $16 million to help people with criminal records vote in the state, some officials said the billionaire is “buying votes” for Joe Biden.
Management
Court Orders Census to Continue Counting People Past Trump Administration's Sept. 30 Deadline
The bureau will have through Oct. 31 to finish its enumeration under the injunction, though an appeal is expected.
Tech & Data
Foreign Hackers Cripple Texas County’s Email System, Raising Election Security Concerns
The malware attack, which sent fake email replies to voters and businesses, spotlights an overlooked vulnerability in counties that don’t follow best practices for computer security.
Health & Human Services
Local Health Officials Worry CDC Has 'Lost Its Soul'
Conflicting public health messages cause some Americans to ignore key guidance.
Tech & Data
Senate Still Divided on Comprehensive Data Privacy Legislation
Though recent bills are similar, lawmakers have yet to resolve two polarizing issues: preemption and private right to action.
Management
Breonna Taylor Decision Sparks Nationwide Protests
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | California pledges to eliminate new gas-powered cars by 2035 ... Louisiana's voter-registration website goes down on National Voter Registration Day ... Missouri governor tests positive for Covid-19.
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What to Do When the Future Feels Hopeless
Humans like to feel optimistic about and in control of where their life is headed. The pandemic has made it very hard to feel that way.
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You Cannot Defeat What You Cannot See
Critical infrastructure systems depend upon computer-based controls, software, and data communication to operate. As these systems have become increasingly pervasive and interconnected, they’ve also become more vulnerable.
Public Safety
St. Louis Police Will No Longer Have to Reside Within City Limits
By temporarily doing away with the city’s residency requirement for first responders, St. Louis officials hope it will become easier to recruit and hire officers to fill current vacancies.
Public Safety
Plea Bargaining Needs to be More Transparent, Report Argues
Widespread plea bargaining in the criminal justice system may be fueling racial inequities and leading innocent people to plead guilty, says a new report from the Vera Institute of Justice.
Management
Schools Are Juggling All Kinds of Learning Models This Year. But That Doesn’t Always Mean They Are Hiring More Teachers.
In many districts, some students are staying home to learn online while others head back into the classroom. Who will teach them?
Health & Human Services
Rise in Virus Among Young Adults Poses Threat to Older Americans, CDC Warns
Data cited in a new report indicates that increased cases among older adults have followed upticks among younger parts of the population.
Health & Human Services
California Expands Privacy Protection to Public Health Workers Amid Threats
Protesters angry over mask mandates and stay-at-home orders have gone to the homes of health officers in multiple counties in California.
Management
First Came the Floods. Then Came the Polling Place Changes.
Baton Rouge's 2016 floods offers 2020 coronavirus parallels.
Finance
Pandemic’s Uncertainties Hang Heavy Over Small City's Budget
Augusta, Maine has already resorted to layoffs and furloughs to slow spending. Looking ahead, there are still questions about what will happen with badly needed state aid and other revenues.
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