Deadlines Approach for Billions in Broadband Funding
The federal grant programs will support state and local efforts to expand high-speed internet access and improve digital equity.
FBI, LA County target rogue drones upending firefighting efforts
The new drone deterrent system can quickly identify and locate drones interfering with firefighting operations.
Revamped UI interface streamlines processes for businesses, unemployed
Connecticut replaced its legacy unemployment insurance system with cloud-based platform that consolidates five unemployment systems, provides a single sign-on for claimants, cuts down on manual processing and provides better data about unemployment.
CISA flags election system threats ahead of midterms
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center are urging state and local election officials to secure their systems.
Abortion Providers are Trying to Open New Clinics as Close as Possible to States with Bans
Providers hope the new clinics can help serve the surge of patients now expected to travel for abortions.
Energy-Producing States Lag in Latest Economic Numbers
Energy companies, short of workers, aren’t ready to increase production.
Without Obergefell, Most States Would Have Same-Sex Marriage Bans
The Roe v. Wade ruling has lawmakers returning to an issue many thought was settled law.
The States That Saw a Rise in People Moving In (or Out) During the Pandemic
Overall state-to-state migration in the U.S. decreased after Covid hit. But new research shows the states that saw notable upticks with inbound and outbound movers.
The Simmering GOP Criticism of State and Local ARPA Spending
Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate have been bashing projects paid for with American Rescue Plan Act dollars that they see as wasteful. It could be a sign of further scrutiny to come if they take back one or both chambers of Congress.
Drivers Wanted Electric Vehicles Even Before Gas Prices Skyrocketed
But barriers remain to widespread adoption, a new survey finds, including lacking awareness about state and federal purchase incentives and a limited charging network.
The cyber strategies CISOs depend on
Tips from state and local chief information security officers on moving to zero trust, the importance of backups and why testing response plans is critical.
Virtual Meetings Stymie Creative Teamwork
A new study finds that in-person teams generate more ideas than remote teams working on the same problem -- possibly because when people focus on the narrow field of vision of a screen, their thinking becomes narrower as well.
Virtual meetings stymie creative teamwork
A new study finds that in-person teams generate more ideas than remote teams working on the same problem -- possibly because when people focus on the narrow field of vision of a screen, their thinking becomes narrower as well.
Brain stimulation can rewire and heal damaged neural connections, but it isn’t clear how
The technique has the potential to treat a wide range of neurological diseases.
Covid Aid Program Gave 'Shuttered Venues' Funds They Didn't Ask For
Poor oversight riddled the emergency initiative, leading to $1.5 billion in questioned awards.
System Shaves 75% Off Electric Vehicle Battery Test Time
That speed could provide a major boost to battery developers searching for the right combination of materials and configurations to ensure that consumers always have enough capacity to reach their destinations.
What the Revival of ‘Build Back Better’ Could Mean for State and Local Funding
Senate Democrats appear to be moving forward with a slimmed down version of the social and environmental spending package following a failed push last year.
85 Airports Awarded Nearly $1B for Terminal Improvements
The federal dollars will go to airports in metro and rural areas across the country and will help pay for a variety of upgrades.
The Biden Administration Wants States to Set Targets for Vehicle Pollution Cuts
Even though the newly proposed rulemaking from the Transportation Department does not mandate levels for the cuts, it has upset Republicans. The plan includes requirements for metropolitan planning organizations as well.
Bomb dogs wear sensor harnesses to patrol subways
New York City’s Transit Enhanced Detection Dog program features an experienced explosive detection dog wearing a sensor-laden harness that can detect radiation or chemicals the dogs haven’t been trained to identify.
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