Biden’s Executive Order on Policing Could Help Spur Local Reforms
The directive, which includes varied restrictions and alternatives, drew support from reform advocates as well as groups representing law enforcement officers and cities.
Patchwork of State Gun Laws Unlikely to Change Even After Massacre at Texas School
The shooting left 19 students and two educators dead, renewing calls for stricter gun laws. But the issue has been at a standstill for years in Congress amid Republican opposition and states remain divided.
App eases public transit for blind riders
Waymap provides step-by-step audio instructions to blind commuters -- without Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS or cellular signals.
Visualizing vulnerability: County maps show areas of greatest need
To study equity differences at systemic and place-based levels, Fairfax County put census data on color-coded maps so that officials can quickly see areas of greatest need.
Graduation dashboard shows how education spending pays off
Utah’s State Auditor created a dashboard that shows historical graduation and spending rates per student to highlight differences in educational attainment.
When self-driving cars crash, who’s responsible? Courts and insurers need to know what’s inside the ‘black box’
Decision-making processes of self-driving cars are difficult to understand, but the growing field of “explainable AI” may help provide some answers.
Why Government Should Do More to Drive Down the Cost of Prison Calls
COMMENTARY | Incarcerated people are charged exorbitant rates to make calls or send emails, making it difficult for them to contact loved ones. But more connection with the outside world could help in reducing recidivism.
Cities Support Community Land Trusts to Protect Affordable Housing
Nonprofits aim to prevent developers from scooping up properties.
What We Know About Mass School Shootings in the US and the Gunmen Who Carry Them Out
COMMENTARY | A database of the nation's public mass shootings offers insight into the people who've committed the violence.
21 killed in Texas’ Deadliest School Shooting Ever
Robb Elementary teaches second, third and fourth grade students in Uvalde, which is about 85 miles west of San Antonio. Gov. Greg Abbott said the shooter is believed to have been killed by responding law enforcement.
NYC rips out last pay phones
The last public pay phone in New York City was removed as the city makes way for LinkNYC kiosks that offer free nationwide calling, Wi-Fi, charging ports, 911 access and more.
A State Tries to Attract Public Workers Who Have Resume Gaps
In Utah, a first-of-its kind program provides training and mentorship for people taking government jobs after time away from the workforce.
Is it really technology that makes a city smart?
When local governments narrow the scope of what is considered smart to only include those projects backed by technology, they fail to recognize how limiting that view really is.
Biden Administration Official Offers Tips For Tapping Broadband Funds
Andy Berke, a senior broadband advisor, spoke to state and local officials about $45 billion in pending federal money to expand high-speed internet service.
10 Reasons Workers Are Quitting Their Jobs
Low salaries are just one reason for record-high turnover, according to a recent report.
The White House Chronicles Equity Efforts in the American Rescue Plan
The purpose is not to say, “mission accomplished,” but to continue sharing information and hearing what isn’t working, a senior White House official says.
As Remote Work Persists, Cities Struggle to Adapt
The shift to remote work will prompt cities to focus on broadband access and remote shared workspaces, as they contend for workers who can live anywhere.
As remote work persists, cities struggle to adapt
The shift to remote work will prompt cities to focus on broadband access and remote shared workspaces, as they contend for workers who can live anywhere.
This crafty tool can eavesdrop on 6G wireless signals
With a tool made out of simple materials like office paper and a metallic foil transfer, attackers can listen in on 6G transmissions between two users, researchers said.
Authentication considerations for state and local governments
Multifactor authentication adds a layer of security to accessing accounts but agencies should know the differences between methods.
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