A Governor Imposes a TikTok Ban for State Government
The move comes as the app faces increased scrutiny in the U.S. over its ties to the Chinese government.
Nonprofit cites ‘inaccuracies’ in new broadband maps
Open internet advocate Public Knowledge urged the FCC to clarify the challenge process, the availability of satellite internet and the role of anchor institutions.
A new use for dating apps: Chasing STIs
As contact tracing for sexually transmitted infections becomes more difficult, some public health officials are resorting to dating apps to inform users that they may have been exposed to an STI.
New York City Agencies to Involuntarily Admit More Severely Mentally Ill People for Evaluations
Mayor Eric Adams clarified that people do not have to be a danger to themselves or others to receive help.
A City Seeks Digital Maps of Its Public Building Interiors
As original blueprints are no longer accurate, Aurora, Illinois, wants indoor, "digital twin" imaging to update records and increase public safety.
State bans TikTok from government devices
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed an executive order banning state employees or agencies from downloading or using the app on work-issued devices.
States target mainframes in legacy system modernization
Security, cost and workforce challenges have states looking to retire, rehost or outsource mainframe operations, according to a survey by the National Association of State Technology Directors.
Cloud app modernization: What is it, why should I care and how can I do it?
By rearchitecting apps into a collection of microservices, agencies can reconfigure and redeploy components to unlock productivity, ensure ROI and enhance resilience.
City seeks digital twin for public building interiors
As original blueprints are no longer accurate, Aurora, Illinois, wants indoor digital maps to update records and increase public safety.
Working in Extreme Heat is Risky for Pregnant Workers. Advocates Say Passing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Could Help
But time is running out to pass the legislation before the new congressional term starts.
Not Super Creative? Try This Approach
COMMENTARY | Looking at emotional situations in a different way can boost creativity among people who tend to think more conventionally, a study finds.
The Move to Digital Government Requires More Than Just Tech
COMMENTARY | Processes, power and people are also crucial elements.
Biden’s Pick to Oversee Highways Moves Toward Confirmation
Shailen Bhatt previously led state transportation departments in Colorado and Delaware. He’d take the helm of an agency that has drawn flak from Republicans over infrastructure law guidance.
America’s Massive Gap Providing Mental Health Services
Counties are pushing Congress to help fix the problem, which is especially bad in rural communities. But whether lawmakers will do so as part of upcoming budget legislation is unclear.
Many Applications for $1B Economic Development Program Had a Missing Element
New research finds a notable gap in proposals from the 60 finalists for the Build Back Better Regional Challenge.
Making a Successful Shift to Digital-first Government
COMMENTARY | As they transition to providing more services online, there are ways governments can get creative working around talent shortages and entrenched bureaucracies.
'I Don’t Know Where I’m Going to Go': HUD Displaces Even More Residents in This Small City
HUD already closed four public housing complexes in the Cairo, Ill., area. Now the federal agency is set to demolish a high-rise, gutting the city of some of its last affordable housing.
The Nation’s Vacant Homes Present an Opportunity — and a Problem
Americans who need housing often aren’t in the same places as the vacant houses.
Fight fraud with advanced technology, data and collaborative partnerships
Agencies that can turn the conversation from prosecution to prevention can limit identity theft and the loss of taxpayer dollars.
State invests in local cyber monitoring, training
Security operations centers and cyber ranges at two colleges will help municipalities across Massachusetts better protect themselves from cyberattacks and build a cyber talent pipeline.
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