Cities Put on Notice to Install Signals to Help Blind Pedestrians Cross Streets
A federal judge, in a suit supported by the U.S. Department of Justice, recently ruled that Chicago had failed to make intersections safe for people with disabilities. It is the second such ruling against a major city.
Texas legislators pursue fix to costly law that requires nonexistent election equipment
The mandate they approved in 2021 will force counties to replace their election machines at a cost of more than $100 million — and to keep replacing them. One Senate bill to address the problem is moving ahead.
What are passkeys? A cybersecurity researcher explains how you can use your phone to make passwords a thing of the past
Passwords can be hard to remember and easy to compromise, making passkeys an attractive option for digital authentication.
Some States May Be Barring the Door to Unemployment Benefits
Nine states are requiring unemployment insurance applicants to verify their identity before submitting applications.
Voting to Raise Their Own Pay Puts State Lawmakers in a Bind
Persistently low salaries discourage everyday citizens from serving in state legislatures. Unless salaries are raised, “we’ll have a legislature of only wealthy or retired people.”
Turning the heat up on election security
With the 2024 presidential election rapidly approaching, Arizona’s secretary of state pushes to protect election systems from outside threats.
Better ID management could help DMVs become ‘departments of citizen engagement’
Modernizing legacy technology, embracing self service and easing cross-agency authentication can help departments of motor vehicles provide better and more efficient customer experience.
Can Performance Pay Help States and Cities Hang onto the Best and Brightest?
After years in which compensation tied to performance was considered a “failed experiment,” workforce pressures are bringing it back to the table again.
Black History Is Everyone’s History
COMMENTARY | How does an incomplete, inaccurate education omitting Black contributions serve society?
Lack of Access to Infrastructure Hurts Voter Participation in Rural America
Voter turnout is lower in rural places, something researchers say is a symptom of unequal amounts of civic infrastructure.
Banning TikTok could weaken personal cybersecurity
TikTok restrictions could lead to individuals engaging in risky digital behavior to circumvent mobile app bans, potentially exposing their networks and data to bad actors, an expert warns.
‘We Needed a Maestro:’ After Months Long Search, New York City Has Found Its Rat Czar
Kathleen Corradi has been going after rodents since she was 10. Her work is about to get even bigger.
Do Zoning Reforms Benefit Renters?
A new study suggests updated land-use regulations are slow to help low-income households.
States Awarded $6.5B to Help Remove Lead Pipes
After shortchanging the states with the most lead pipes last year, funding was tweaked to get the money to where it was needed most.
NYPD pilots GPS darts, autonomous patroller and reintroduces robot dog
An autonomous security robot, GPS-enabled projectiles that attach to fleeing vehicles and the agile DigiDog are helping transform public safety in New York City.
State grounds Chinese-made drones over security concerns
The rule bans Florida agencies from using drones manufactured by Chinese company DJI, a move that could have an immediate effect on law enforcement agencies in the state.
A Tax Break on Clean Energy Projects Is Coming to Coal and Oil Towns
The Biden administration wants to give the fossil fuel "energy communities" of coal country and beyond an economic boost.
NextGen TV to deliver data-rich emergency alerts
A pilot program based in Washington, D.C., will leverage the new ATSC 3.0 digital broadcast standard to deliver advanced emergency information to residents.
Watchdog Urges States to Use ‘Extreme Caution’ on Facial Recognition
The use of facial recognition in unemployment insurance programs has spread across states, raising concerns from the Labor Department's watchdog about access and privacy.
Don’t bet with ChatGPT – study shows language AIs often make irrational decisions
Generative AI models don't always make rational choices, experts say.
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