Biden Administration Enters ‘New Phase’ of Monkeypox Response Amid Reports of Troubles
As of Aug. 17, there were 13,500 reported cases of monkeypox in the United States.
New Semiconductor Law Aims to Create ‘Silicon Valleys’ Across US
$10 billion in funding will go to support 20 research hubs with a third of them set to be in small or rural communities.
Hit by Wet Weather and Mudslides, a City Seeks New Ways to Adapt
COMMENTARY | A recent pilot program in Pittsburgh shows promise as a model for how the city and surrounding region can develop solutions to climate hazards.
Your Check's in the Mail: States Give Tax Refunds to Cushion Inflation
Taxpayers in at least a dozen states will receive refunds this year.
$550M in Federal Preparedness Grants Prioritize Security for State and Local Governments
The grant programs target six “critical areas,” including cybersecurity, information sharing and election security.
The States That Saw Unemployment Rise or Fall in July
Fourteen states saw significant drops in unemployment, according to new federal data, as the Biden administration touted a record-high number of states with jobless rates at or below 3%.
Virginia Employment Commission struggles with identity theft
The VEC transitioned to new IT systems last year but continues to battle with fraudulent unemployment claims.
Tourism and the metaverse: Towards a widespread use of virtual travel?
Although tourism in the metaverse will not be able to replace outdoor experiences, it can be used to promote sites that are not easily accessible or are ignored by tourists, who can discover them virtually.
Elected Officials Past ‘Child-bearing Age’ Bristle at Lawmaker's Tweet
A New York state senator suggested older officials won’t fight as hard for reproductive rights. It reignited a longtime debate over what ageism looks like for people who hold political office.
Voters Will Decide This Fall on Whether to Add the Right to Unionize to One State's Constitution
The proposed amendment would guarantee workers in Illinois the "fundamental right" to collectively bargain over wages, hours and working conditions as well as to protect their "economic welfare."
DHS preparedness grants prioritize security for state, local governments
The grant programs target six “critical areas,” including cybersecurity, information sharing and election security.
What Web3 and the blockchain revolution mean for law enforcement
A decentralized internet is an opportunity for criminals and terrorists to exploit an unregulated, anonymous and decentralized landscape.
Passenger Rail Projects in 8 States to Receive $233M in Federal Grants
The Transportation Department also says it plans to open the grant-making process this fall for $7.2 billion in passenger rail funding available under the infrastructure law.
A Mom’s Campaign to Ban Library Books Divided a Texas Town — and Her Own Family
Weston Brown thought he had fully come to terms with his mother's anti-LGBTQ beliefs. Then he saw the video of her speaking at a school board meeting. “I couldn’t stay quiet about that.”
Can Uber-like Public Transit Replace Old-fashioned Buses?
Transit agencies are turning to on-demand, shared-ride services to reach underserved communities.
Forget Politics. Science-based Policymaking Is Critical to Combat Climate Change
COMMENTARY | Climate change policy has become collateral damage amid partisan discord. Until government leaders leave their political biases at the door and follow the scientific facts, climate change will worsen.
5G’s first applications likely intelligent transportation, public safety
Brandon Branham, assistant city manager and chief technology officer of Peachtree Corners, said 5G opens the door for low-latency use cases.
Dozens of State and Local Officials Press Biden to Increase Refugee Resettlement in US
“We can and must do more," they say. The Biden administration pledged to ramp up resettlements. But even with deepening humanitarian crises unfolding in Ukraine, Afghanistan and other nations, refugee admissions fell to a historic low in fiscal 2021.
Make AI accountable by adding redress tools, researchers say
The white paper from the University of California, Berkeley also called for regulators to appoint an ombudsman to investigate complaints and monitor issues with the technology.
Researchers to quantify political polarization
The Polarization Research Lab will merge public opinion data from in-depth surveys with elected officials’ rhetoric to help understand both the causes and the effects of mass polarization.
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