State calls for threat sharing and ransomware payment bans
Texas’ Department of Information Resources said localities should be required to report incidents and called for a state ban on paying ransomware demands.
The Next Era of Data-driven Local Government
Cities and other localities are entering a new phase with how they incorporate data into decision-making.
‘Right Leader for This Time’: League of Cities Gets a New President
Mayor Victoria Woodards of Tacoma, Washington, who stepped into the National League of Cities’ leadership role earlier this month, spoke to Route Fifty about her priorities for the group.
Rethinking How to Solve Transit Problems
New research looks at a city with a legacy of racial and income segregation to explore ways transportation agencies can work with the public to provide better and more equitable service.
Faster, scalable triage for mass casualty incidents
DARPA is challenging innovators to develop advanced sensor and algorithm technology that can quickly assess the extent of an injury.
California looks to reshape recycling IT
CalRecycle is planning an enterprisewide system that can track, regulate and monitor recyclables.
Maternal Health Risks Increase Where Rent is High
COMMENTARY | New research links high rent relative to income with life-threatening risks to maternal health during labor and delivery.
Online access, data improvements essential for 2030 census, cities say
In a letter to the Census Bureau, the National League of Cities detailed common hurdles local governments faced during the 2020 census — and suggestions for improvements.
Real-time tracking now available for some city school buses
New York City’s efforts to modernize school transportation have been dogged by delays — like its buses — but this new effort will allow parents and schools to monitor them.
Energy Department Sets Aside $550 Million for State and Local Clean Energy Efforts
The money is available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
It’s time-out for leap seconds: an expert explains why the tiny clock adjustments will be paused from 2035
Leap seconds once meant to synchronize the Coordinated Universal Time and Universal Time systems may be abandoned as scientists realize the dangers of computer systems that fail to correctly make the one-second adjustment.
Gulf Coast Passenger Rail to Restart as 17-Year Dispute is Resolved
Amtrak and freight railroads said they struck a deal to revive the route. It’s a bright spot for passenger rail advocates who hope to see service expand as new federal infrastructure funding flows.
New York City Will Cut Some of Its 21,000 Vacant Government Positions
As the city eliminates more unfilled jobs, its ability to hire for crucial remaining positions and retain existing employees is key.
Federal Watchdog Calls for National Online Sales Tax Standards
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have shown interest in the idea. But any plan along these lines is sure to draw skepticism from states and localities worried about ceding their power over tax policy.
Digitized services drive citizen satisfaction
While many states have low customer satisfaction, some are bucking that trend by investing in technology to improve processes, according to research from McKinsey.
Schools, Sheriffs, and Syringes: State Plans Vary for Spending $26B in Opioid Settlement Funds
The cash represents an unprecedented opportunity to derail the opioid epidemic, but with countless groups advocating for their share of the pie, the impact could depend heavily on geography and politics.
Consider all options for the $65B in federal broadband funds
An efficient mix of fiber and CBRS-based fixed wireless will ensure maximum impact and the broadest reach.
How Your State Can Reduce Fraud With Marijuana Tax Payments
COMMENTARY | Governments can be unaware of whether they are receiving the correct revenues from cannabis sales. But there are options available to help agencies root out noncompliance, improve forecasts, and potentially up collections.
Denver taps into data hub for enlightened decision-making
A cloud-based enterprise data hub shows agencies what’s actually happening, rather than forcing them to make assumptions based on limited data.
Updated UI system to provide faster service, fraud detection
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency is replacing its decade-old system with one that can streamline UI benefits processing and detect fraud.
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