Tech & Data
Feds Award Funds for Technology Infusion in Transit and Highway Systems
More than a dozen cities and states received funds for intelligent transportation programs that promote safety, improve access and reduce congestion.
Management
States With the Largest and Smallest Teacher Pay Gaps
Teachers nationwide earn much less than other college-educated professionals, says a new report. Colorado has the greatest teacher pay gap and Rhode Island the smallest.
Infrastructure
Federal Government Announces Historic Water Cuts as Colorado River Falls to New Lows
“The system is approaching a tipping point."
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Safeguarding Unemployment Insurance Benefits from Fraud
Fraud mitigation techniques for individuals, employers, and state agencies.
Infrastructure
Electric Utilities Around the US are Running Out Transformers
The shortage of the critical grid component is jamming up home building and threatening to cause other problems. In some cases, wait times for the parts are over a year, while costs have spiraled up by over 500%.
Finance
The Billion Dollar Jobs Push Using ARPA Funds
State and local governments are planning to devote nearly $600 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to workforce initiatives, in addition to other federal grants. Here's a closer look at the spending.
Infrastructure
Feds Award $1.6B to Speed Transition to Electric and Hydrogen Buses
The money will go to 150 transit agencies around the country to help them upgrade their fleets and facilities.
Health & Human Services
How the Pandemic Is Leaving a Lasting Mark on Mountain Towns
It’s not just higher home prices.
Public Safety
Reducing Gun Violence: A Complicated Problem Can’t Be Solved With Just One Approach
Indianapolis is trying programs ranging from job skills to therapy to violence interrupters to find out what works
Tech & Data
Technology to Limit Speeds on New York City Fleet Vehicles
The city is piloting intelligent speed assistance technology on 50 of its vehicles across nine agencies to prevent cars from going over posted speed limits.
Public Safety
Synthetic Fraud Is On the Rise. Here’s How Governments Can Combat It
Fraud will continue at scale as criminals become better networked, using the dark web to share tips including how to fool selfie verification tools.
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25 Emerging Tech Trends Government Leaders Should Watch
The selected technologies in the 2022 Gartner Hype Cycle feature immersive tech, accelerated artificial intelligence and innovation around how products and services are built.
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How Empathetic Service at Scale Can Rebuild Trust in Government
The Executive Order on Transforming the Federal Customer Experience underscores the importance of technology.
Finance
Prospect of SALT Deduction Increase Gone—at Least for a Few Years
The blow to local and state governments is the result of top House proponents supporting President Biden’s massive climate bill, even though the deductions were left out.
Tech & Data
States Investing in SNAP Fraud Detection and Prevention
Several states won U.S. Department of Agriculture grants for services and programs to help stop fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Health & Human Services
House Sends Multibillion-Dollar Climate Bill to Biden for Signature
The bill, already approved by the Senate, brings praise for its climate provisions but disappoints those hoping for state and local tax changes and more spending on housing.
Infrastructure
America's Crumbling Municipal Pools
Many public pools and aquatics facilities around the U.S. are decades old and in need of upgrades or replacement. The problem is particularly acute in poor neighborhoods and likely to become more pressing as summers grow hotter.
Health & Human Services
Public Health Agencies Lack Money to Combat Climate Threats
A study says climate change has worsened 58% of known infectious diseases.
Infrastructure
Farebox Shortfalls Soon to Create ‘Sizable' Transit Budget Gaps
The problem is looming for big city transit agencies in places like New York and San Francisco, with ridership unlikely to recover before federal pandemic aid dries up, Fitch Ratings warns.
Health & Human Services
They Call It ‘Tranq’—and It’s Making Street Drugs Even More Dangerous
Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is increasingly being found in drug samples.
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