States and Localities Plan for Billions in ARPA Workforce Spending
White House figures suggest over $40 billion from the pandemic relief law could go to workforce development, with a sizable chunk of investment through state and local programs.
State launches center of excellence for human services analytics
The Center of Excellence on Health and Human Services Analytics and Application is the latest project from MD THINK, Maryland’s cloud-based shared services platform for multi-agency health and human services data and applications.
EWarrant platform simplifies uploading data into background check systems
Ohio’s new eWarrants interface is designed to improve the accuracy of state and federal background checks and streamline the process for filing warrants and protection orders.
As Sports Betting Grows, States Tackle Teenage Problem Gambling
With sports betting legal in more than 30 states, there’s a growing recognition among state legislators and health departments that the youngest gamblers need help.
A Wave of Retirements is Offering One State a Unique Chance to Diversify Its Workforce
Connecticut recently saw thousands of state employees retire in response to benefit changes. Now, some see the rehiring process as a major opportunity to close equity gaps with race, ethnicity and gender at state agencies.
Video games can change your brain for the better
Researchers suggest that playing video games may enhance key regions of the brain that can improve decision-making skills.
A Mayor Defends the Use of His ‘Secret’ Office Away From City Hall
New York City Mayor Eric Adams downplayed a report revealing the workspace, housed in high-rise building, saying he'd only been there four times.
State Gathers Data to Map Internet Coverage, Performance
To improve broadband mapping accuracy, Vermont state workers will be testing the wireless network along state highways. Residents can supplement that data with their own test results.
How States and Localities Can Plan for the Growing Economic Uncertainty
COMMENTARY | Mixed signals are making it difficult for government finance officers to get a clear outlook for the future economy. Here's what they can do, says one county CFO.
Safeguarding Unemployment Insurance Benefits from Fraud
Fraud mitigation techniques for individuals, employers, and state agencies.
Solid collaboration tools essential to remote, hybrid work
User-friendly collaboration tools that work as expected are key to remote worker satisfaction, a new survey finds.
State gathers data to map internet coverage, performance
To improve broadband mapping accuracy, Vermont state workers will be testing wireless network coverage and performance along state highways. Residents can supplement that data with their own test results.
Nearly Half of States Raised Their Minimum Wage This Year
The increases range from 22 cents to $1.50 per hour, but most states’ pay floors are not high enough to ensure economic stability, according to a new report.
How State and Local Leaders Can Use Data to Ensure Broadband Access for All
COMMENTARY | To maximize the $65 billion in federal funds available to expand high-speed internet, governments must first identify the biggest barriers to access in their communities.
Toxic Algal Blooms are Driving Up Water Costs in the Great Lakes
In Toledo, Ohio, monitoring and treating algae-contaminated water from Lake Erie costs $100 per family per year.
Election Laws in Red and Blue States are Changing. Here's How
With primaries underway and this year's November elections approaching, lawmakers in Republican and Democratic states have overhauled laws to both increase and tighten ballot access.
Dispatch system streamlines delivery of addiction treatment meds
A no-code workflow management system is helping Paterson, New Jersey, get addition treatment medication to patients within 90 minutes.
A State Turns to Its National Guard to Provide Cybersecurity Training to Local Governments
"We don’t know how many times we’ve been intruded in the cyber space," says one of the lawmakers who backed the move.
The Deadliest US Metro Areas for Pedestrians
Crashes that killed people on foot went up after the pandemic began. New research looks at the places that saw the sharpest increases and the factors that make their streets especially dangerous.
One of the Nation's Biggest Cities Begins Cash Payments to Low-Income Residents
For the next year, Chicago plans to distribute $500 a month to thousands of households who can use the money as they see fit.
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