City tests smart, low-cost traffic cameras
A pilot in Phoenix will test solar-powered computer-vision cameras that passively capture, analyze and deliver data that can help improve pedestrian safety.
Cyber insurance price hike hits local governments hard
Insurance companies now require state and local governments to have updated software and firewall protections, a backup system, cyber training for staff, vulnerability testing and multi-factor authentication systemwide, including for remote work.
Counties to Get Free Services to Better Defend Against Cyberattacks
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $30 million endpoint detection and response services program at no cost to 57 counties.
Biden Administration Unveils Website to Help Combat Extreme Heat Conditions
Heat.gov includes interactive maps, forecasts and other resources to help government officials and the general public cope with high temperatures.
Trump Wades Deep Into State and Local Matters During DC Speech
The former president's remarks focused heavily on public safety, as he put forward proposals like moving the homeless to tent cities, hiring thousands of police and overriding governors unwilling to deploy the National Guard.
Senate Set to Approve Over $50B to Expand Semiconductor Production
Mayors and local leaders hope the subsidies will create more than 1 million jobs nationwide over six years.
Extreme Rainfall Will Be Worse and More Frequent Than We Thought
Researchers say some climate models are underestimating future floods.
Digital hub finds new careers, available benefits for jobseekers
The cloud-based Hawaii Career Acceleration Navigator matches a users’ key skills to available jobs and streamlines unemployment claims processing and access to support services.
‘True Cost of Aging’ Index Shows Many Seniors Can’t Afford Basic Necessities
Millions of older Americans are financially insecure and many public assistance programs are not enough to cover the cost of living. A new coalition is working to change that.
The Three Cs of Effective Public Engagement
COMMENTARY | Incorporating citizen feedback into government budget and finance decisions can often lead to disappointing results, but following these principles can help.
Why emergency calls sometimes can’t get through
Tragedies like Highland Park, Uvalde and Buffalo keep happening. We must upgrade our 911 systems to prevent robocalls and network hogs from clogging the network.
New Grants Now Available to Make Local Rail Stations ADA Compliant
The federal funding is aimed at retrofitting a portion of the more than 900 subway, commuter rail and light rail stations built before the Americans with Disabilities Act became law.
Cross-pollination among neuroscience, psychology and AI research yields a foundational understanding of thinking
The Common Model of Cognition, which divides humanlike thought into multiple modules, both explains human thinking and provides a blueprint for true artificial intelligence.
State election officials struggle with paper shortages, harassment, insider threats
Rather than focusing on threats from Russia or China, members of the National Association of State Elections Directors are now working to prevent insider threats.
Monkeypox Forces a New Public Health Test on Local Governments
Experts point to steps health departments and others can take to meet the challenges posed by the spreading disease.
How to Regain Citizens' Trust After a Financial Scandal
Just getting rid of the people involved isn't enough. A complex task follows for local leaders to restore faith in the government.
How Rural Communities Can Receive the Digital Infrastructure Support They Need
COMMENTARY | Bridging the rural-urban digital divide will depend on fundamental shifts in how we deploy money towards infrastructure in rural areas.
Indiana Opens Special Session to Debate Near-total Abortion Ban
Lawmakers convene to introduce a near-total ban, just weeks after a 10-year-old had traveled to Indiana to receive an abortion unavailable in her home state.
Surveillance is Pervasive: Yes, You are Being Watched, Even if No One is Looking For You
There is a large market for personal data, compiled from information people volunteer, information people unwittingly yield – for example, via mobile apps – and information that is stolen in data breaches.
Counties get no-cost endpoint detection and response services
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $30 million shared services program designed to help counties secure government systems and protect against ransomware attacks.
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