Public safety relies on behind-the-scenes technology
COMMENTARY | Reliable emergency response, citation management and crime analysis technologies give responders the data they need quickly and accurately.
Infrastructure funding is bringing zero-emission buses to communities that need them most
The awards have already added 1,800 no-emission buses to the nation’s roadways, more than doubling the number of such vehicles in use.
Chatbots can be used to create manipulative content
COMMENTARY | Artificial intelligence could be used to generate content intended to manipulate people. Addressing this problem means understanding how communication works to influence people.
Lawmakers concerned White House will let TikTok stay in the US
Two Republican lawmakers warned that tweaked language in a new Commerce Department rule could lay the groundwork for TikTok’s proposal to store U.S. users’ data in the country.
6 takeaways for the government workforce crisis
COMMENTARY | Public servants from coast to coast share their advice on how to successfully hire and retain government talent.
Mortality rate for young women grew significantly during the pandemic, report says
As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, a new report finds an uptick in deaths among young women. Researchers worry the trend will worsen as more states limit access to reproductive health care.
Digital literacy, not bans, should shape states' approach to social media
Protecting children from harmful content is important, but states should help young people understand the platforms’ risks and make informed decisions about what to view, experts say.
Outdated flood data could drown out actual infrastructure needs
Historical data fails to capture current flooding conditions, which could steer communities in the wrong direction when trying to plan and recover from weather events.
Right-to-charge laws bring the promise of EVs to apartments, condos and rentals
COMMENTARY | Illinois passed the latest law requiring new apartment buildings to be wired for EV chargers. Now apartment communities are figuring out the best ways to make shared charging work for everyone.
Is government culture stifling customer experience innovation?
Risk aversion among government managers is blocking needed improvements to key programs, according to a recent white paper.
Billions in federal funds to make buildings more energy efficient are in jeopardy
A measure passed by House Republicans would claw back money intended to revise building codes in effort to cut energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
A balancing act: Adding humor to government communications
COMMENTARY | Local and state agencies walk a fine line between showing their personality through humor and remaining factual.
Boston looks to boost employee productivity with generative AI guidance
The city’s chief information officer said the effort, among the first in the nation, is designed to encourage workers to “experiment responsibly” with the technology.
More than $42 billion in broadband funding allocations announced
President Joe Biden released how much each state will receive in funding under the bipartisan infrastructure law to expand access to high speed internet in America’s under- and unserved communities.
How one city worked to prevent overdoses after large-scale drug trafficking bust
Manchester, New Hampshire, learned that there are consequences to seizures and arrests: a risk of overdose may rise for dependent users.
The government has a controversial idea to track mental health crisis calls
The national 988 hotline may start pinpointing callers, a move opponents say could lead to forced intervention and violate caller trust.
Amid looming ‘child care cliff,’ states scramble to bolster programs
Billions in federal subsidies for child care providers are set to run out in September, causing as many as 3.2 million children nationwide to lose their daycare spots. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
With the reopening of the I-95 bridge, Shapiro has passed his first big test
The Pennsylvania governor’s handling of the disaster has won over some critics. But will it help win over a divided legislature?
Public transit systems remain vulnerable to cyber threats
Despite repeated warnings, a report on Washington, D.C.’s transit authority finds it is still at risk of a cyberattack. Its issues aren’t unique, though, and experts warn that public transportation at-large is vulnerable unless leaders act.
Air taxis are taking off. Cities should start planning now.
A new report can help cities weigh safety, access and equity considerations when deciding where to locate air taxi hubs.
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