Lawmakers advocate more funds for state fusion centers
Better information sharing across regions and state lines could help counter growing cyberthreats and help law enforcement collaborate, House members said.
Offshore Wind in the Midwest? Some Great Lakes Leaders Think So.
The lakes have massive energy potential, but harnessing it will be a big challenge.
City greenlights autonomous vehicle testing for public transit
Phoenix wants AV providers to test automated driving systems to help it make decisions about future public transit.
Why Republican-led states keep leaving a group that verifies voter rolls
Some cite ‘election integrity’ in their decision to depart.
A TikTok ban isn’t a data security solution. It will be difficult to enforce – and could end up hurting users
Montana recently banned downloading the popular social media app TikTok within state lines, but some question if the law could be enforced and if it actually protects user's data.
New Initiative Will Help Cities Reduce Homelessness
The program will “embed” federal officials in six cities to help local officials get people off the streets and into homes more quickly.
For Some Convicted Sex Offenders, Finishing Their Sentences Doesn’t Mean They Get To Go Home
Several states are civilly committing sex offenders when their prison terms end. Observers say nationwide data on the practice is needed to shed light on how widespread it is and whether it is effective.
GOP’s Desired Work Requirements Would Kick Millions Off Anti-Poverty Programs
About 10 million Medicaid expansion enrollees are at risk of losing benefits under McCarthy’s bill, while 900,000 Americans aged 50 to 55 are at risk of losing SNAP assistance.
First responders need presumptive ID technology to better assess and act on hazardous incidents
The ability to accurately identify hazardous materials at the scene provides public safety officials with enhanced personal safety, controls public risk and delivers actionable onsite intelligence.
Start Students Early to Build Semiconductor Talent Pipeline
One way to reduce the expected workforce crunch is to educate high school and college students about why working in the semiconductor industry is valuable, one expert said.
Start students early to build semiconductor talent pipeline
Experiential learning combined with an emphasis on how chips can solve vital national security problems can help ease an expected worker shortage, one expert said.
Digital twins for cities promising, yet problematic
Complex systems like digital twins pose both technical and adaptive challenges, so communities must ensure they have both the right technology and the people with skills to use and maintain them, a new IDC report advises.
Fish and Wildlife to deploy drones in battle against invasive plants
To protect native plants and reduce equipment impact on the environment, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will deploy aerial drones to spray invasive plants with herbicides.
Ohio Senate approves DATA Act standardizing elections information statewide
The proposal, known as the DATA Act, grew out of a report commissioned by the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute.
Cities Face Mounting Financial Pressures
On top of the familiar problems—pensions, inflation, pandemic aid ending—officials are also trying to prepare for two potentially devastating scenarios: a recession or the U.S. defaulting on its loans.
Engagement, access, equity drive city’s evolution
Waterloo, Iowa, has 12 smart city projects lined up based on four pillars: e-government, sustainability, transportation and public safety.
How one city managed an IT staff consolidation
Lessons from Seattle’s years-long effort to consolidate IT workers from different city departments into a single agency.
Federal grants could boost whole-of-state cyber defense
The $1 billion State and Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program requires states to collaborate more closely with their local governments, reinforcing the holistic approach favored in many state capitals.
Montana Ban Targets TikTok, Along with China and Big Tech
State lawmakers are treading on new ground with an outright ban, but legislators around the country are concerned about the reach of social media. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
A Few Cities Are Regaining Residents After Shrinking During the Pandemic
Seattle, Houston and Atlanta are among the cities that have rallied.
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