Pennsylvania says it’s approved for up to $5.2M cyber grant
The state is the first to publicly say it will receive federal funding under the State and Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program.
State health data sharing limited by access to broadband, staff and funds
While some states have made strides advancing their health information exchanges, obstacles remain, especially for small and rural providers, according to the Government Accountability Office.
States Vote to End Subminimum Wage
Advocates for people with disabilities see progress in leveling pay and ending work segregation.
Analysis paralysis: When too much data reduces decision-making
The growing volume of data, expanding number of sources and its increasing complexity is undermining leaders’ ability to confidently use it to make decisions, a new report finds.
How a shift to the cloud streamlined one state’s professional licensing
It used to take months to license health care professionals in Wisconsin, but after migrating to the cloud, staff can now easily process more than 200 types of credentials and licenses.
NYC Experiments with 'Microhubs' to Ease Street Congestion
Delivery centers will take some trucks off the streets to reduce double and illegal parking that snarls traffic.
How Local Governments Can Rise to the Infrastructure Complexity Challenge
COMMENTARY | To take advantage of the federal government’s $2 trillion in investments, municipalities must think big, start small and scale fast.
With Fire Departments Struggling for Volunteers, States Respond to the Alarm
More than 80% of U.S. fire departments are composed mostly of volunteers.
AI-generated spam may soon be flooding your inbox – and it will be personalized to be especially persuasive
While generative AI tools help bad actors to fine-tune fraudulent messages, the tech can also be used to sharpen filters that block spam, an expert says.
How local governments can rise to the infrastructure complexity challenge
To take advantage of the federal government’s $2 trillion in investments, municipalities must think big, start small and scale fast.
Cities Look to Solve the Construction Labor Shortage
Under a new program with the Labor Department, a dozen cities will work with federal experts to come up with plans to find much-needed infrastructure workers.
Most multicloud troubles are self-inflicted, security researchers say
Threat actors are targeting cloud security gaps caused by misconfigurations, lack of authentication and malicious open-source packages.
Three Possible Bipartisan Approaches Emerge in Curbing Gun Violence
While state approaches to gun laws vary widely, some see places where both sides of the debate can find agreement. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
Three Ways States Can Strengthen Home Visiting
COMMENTARY | The approach can address the developmental effects of the pandemic on toddlers.
Transit agency’s cloud-based customer service boosts efficiency, visibility
New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s new system better manages passenger feedback, giving MTA more insight into its riders’ needs.
White House Vowed to Play Key Role in Opioid Settlements But Has Gone Quiet
Billions of dollars are headed to state and local governments to address the opioid crisis. But if the federal government fails to oversee the use of the money, it could lead to wasted opportunities. And the feds could have a claim to portions of states’ opioid settlements.
ChatGPT’s Other Risk: Oversharing Confidential Data
As many as 6.5% of employees have pasted their organization’s data into ChatGPT, and 3.1% have copied and pasted sensitive data to the program, recent research showed.
Covid Aid Appears Safe from a Republican Clawback
The House GOP debt limit proposal would dramatically reduce spending and increase SNAP work requirements, but it would not take back the pandemic relief funds already in governments’ hands.
Researchers Identify Ways to Replicate Success of Expanded Child Tax Credit
Working through community organizations that locals trust is the most effective way to increase the use of programs meant to lift people out of poverty, a study finds.
One city’s unexpected open-data benefits
Phoenix’s open data portal inspired residents to develop solutions for parking and urban heat on their own, the mayor says.
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