As Opioid Deaths Keep Rising, Report Urges Lawmakers to Develop New Approaches
Drug overdose rates in the U.S. have risen fivefold in the past two decades. A new report argues state lawmakers should view America’s staggering opioid crisis through an "ecosystems" approach.
Voice deepfakes are calling – here’s what they are and how to avoid getting scammed
The next time your mother calls, you might want to decline. Experts warn scammers are using voice deepfakes of individuals' family and friends to steal money.
Assistive AI can revolutionize public safety collaboration
Cloud-based collaboration supported by artificial intelligence can generate the insights that help multiple agencies operate efficiently across routine and major incidents.
Treating public health disconnects with interoperable data
Standardized state and local health data supports disease surveillance and will allow a quick response to health emergencies.
Remember user experience in the zero trust journey
Education, user-friendly technologies and leadership buy in can help bring employees onboard.
Tips to Ensure Governors Start Off on the Right Foot
A recent report offers new officeholders guidance on how to hit the ground running.
A Government Program Hopes to Find Critical Minerals Right Beneath our Feet
Federal scientists are using recon flights and field research to track down metals that are key to the energy transition.
Public Sector Work Equals High Job Satisfaction
A new workforce survey reveals what employees love about the public sector, and what’s driving them away.
State & Local Roundup: Bank Collapses Add to Worries for State and Local Officials
Plus: Lawmakers want to tighten SNAP work requirements; Conservatives continue DEI assault; A potential labor strike in L.A.; and more news you can use from around the country.
ChatGPT Could Make Phishing More Sophisticated
The latest version’s greater “steerability” allows users to vary the style and tone of generated text to make scams even harder to detect.
Estonia’s e-governance revolution is hailed as a voting success – so why are some US states pulling in the opposite direction?
Some U.S. states are withdrawing from the Electronic Registration Information Center, a multistate data-sharing effort to improve voter roll accuracy—a move one expert says undermines election security and integrity.
An Attack on Auditor Independence Jeopardizes One State’s Fiscal Future
The Iowa Senate passed a bill that severely limits its auditor’s access to critical documents. The ramifications could be severe.
States’ Role in Water and Wastewater Spending Secure, Says EPA
An agency official reassured state and federal officials that “states are very much in the driver's seat” in picking which projects to spend funds from the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
To Prevent Gun Suicide, States Consider Allowing People to Deny Themselves a Gun
“We can’t stop all suicide, but if we make the means less lethal, we can save lives.”
One State’s Grant Management Breakthrough
With the One Stop portal, organizations in Massachusetts can apply for economic development grants across three agencies, and grant administrators can more easily manage programs and ensure regional equity.
How to build a trustworthy election system
Data frameworks, poll books and audit trails can help election offices maintain election security, integrity and accuracy.
Why community digital equity discussions should be in person
More than 50 town halls addressing accessibility, affordability, devices and digital skills will help Iowa’s Department of Management ensure that all residents can participate in the digital economy.
ChatGPT could make phishing more sophisticated
The latest version’s greater “steerability” allows users to vary the style and tone of generated text to make scams even harder to detect.
3 applications driving 5G in public safety
5G’s network capacity, internet-of-things support and low latency will power the emerging technologies responders have been waiting for.
One state’s grant management breakthrough
With the One Stop portal, organizations in Massachusetts can apply for economic development grants across three agencies, and grant administrators can more easily manage programs and ensure regional equity.
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