Housing Slump Would Place Greatest Stress on Black, Hispanic Residents
Many homeowners have counted on fast-rising home values and growing home equity.
California Passes Nation’s Toughest Plastic Reduction Bill
Experts say the bill could prevent 23 million tons of plastic pollution by 2032.
Trump Wades Into One State's Budget Discussions
The former president says Pennsylvania's spending plan should be "tied" to controversial elections legislation.
Cyber insurance sticker shock gives some state and local governments pause
Rising premiums and more exclusions has some state and local governments questioning whether investing in a cybersecurity insurance policy is still a good idea.
California concealed-carry permit data exposed
During an update to its Firearms Dashboard Portal, personal information of residents who had applied for permits to carry concealed weapons was exposed.
USPS: It's Up to Mailers to Comply With State Laws on Abortion Pills
The Postal Service says it will not crack down on the mailings, while the Biden administration promises to use the mail to expand access to the pills.
Fireworks Are Cancelled Yet Again in Cities and Counties Across the US
Potential fire risks, supply chain issues and worker shortages have put a damper on these popular Independence Day events.
FEMA Wants to End Flood Insurance for the Nation’s Riskiest Properties
Democrats and counties oppose the idea. Properties that have been flood-damaged multiple times account for nearly half the program’s payouts over the years.
Increasing severity of natural disasters underscores need for technology and preparation
As agencies prep for disaster response, resilient communications and hands-on training with technology and processes are key.
4 Proven Strategies for Attracting and Retaining State and Local Government Workers
COMMENTARY | To be competitive in this challenging new work environment, governments not only need to evaluate their salaries and benefits, but also change the way they recruit, develop, engage and retain talent.
Officers’ smart cards foster transparency, community trust
Police in Alpharetta, Georgia, are testing smart cards that citizens can scan with their mobile devices to access officer-specific contact and case information.
Safety Group Offers Warnings on Emerging Transportation Tech
They’re urging state and local government leaders to prepare for new types of vehicles and to look beyond industry hype as they design policies to reduce crashes.
Supreme Court Deals a Major Blow to the EPA, and All Federal Agencies
A decision from the court's conservative majority limits agencies' ability to write new rules on major issues. The case centered on a challenge brought by West Virginia and other states.
The Changing Face of Ransomware
As ransomware continues as a profitable business model, attackers are squeezing the inefficiencies out of their operations.
Feds Launch $1B Initiative to Rework Infrastructure That Cut Apart Cities
The Biden administration says places that prioritize community outreach as they design project proposals will have an advantage over others.
How Cities and States are Gathering Data as They Spend Federal Aid
A watchdog agency responsible for monitoring the historic infusion of pandemic relief dollars is promoting data collection to encourage transparency and uncover fraud and abuse.
Biosurveillance network crucial to public health preparedness, GAO says
Data sharing and interoperability lessons states learned during the COVID-19 pandemic can help build a nationwide situational awareness and biosurveillance network.
Dashboard tracks city’s mental health crisis response
Chicago’s new Data Dashboard focuses on the initial response to 911 calls, outcome and follow-up, while protecting the privacy of those receiving services.
Guard, Reserve Troops Can Sue States for Firing Them, Supreme Court Rules
Court declares that state powers yield to federal ones when it comes to raising armies.
State and Local Leaders Call for Overhaul of Nation’s 911 System
A group that includes mayors, police chiefs and state officials wants to rethink who should respond to calls for help.
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