Policing-for-Profit Undermines Public Safety. This Town Shows A Better Way
COMMENTARY | Relying on tickets to fund basic government services is a high-pain, low-gain proposition that does little for public safety.
Why data centers call Virginia home
As the largest data center market in the world, Northern Virginia owes its No. 1 position to a rich history of high-speed connectivity and solid public/private partnerships.
Local Governments Vie for New Round of Congressional Earmarks
The revival of what critics deride as "pork" yielded $2.7 billion for localities this year. Now they're looking to secure even more of the federal cash. “We've had dozens of communities across our district submit requests,” says one House lawmaker.
State, local government primed for zero trust
While a zero trust architecture is only required for federal agencies, state and local chief information security officers are considering ways the buzz around the strategy can help them boost their cybersecurity posture and prepare for a zero-trust future.
States Experiment With Orange Highway Striping in Work Zones
It’s among the latest attempts to cut down on crashes in construction areas.
Choosing the right mobile tech to enhance first responder workflows
Flexible and modular devices can improve responders’ efficiency and situational awareness while future-proofing a municipality’s investments.
Cities With the Worst Air Pollution in the US
More than 40% of people live in places with unhealthy air quality, according to a recent report.
Staring at an Image of Yourself on Zoom Has Serious Consequences for Mental Health – Especially for Women
COMMENTARY | Mirrors, selfies and knowing other people are looking at you all cause people to think of themselves as objects. Video calls are all three in one and are likely increasing the harms of self-objectification.
NYC Faces Fiscal Disaster if Officials Think They Can Do It All
COMMENTARY | Undisciplined management and a spending spree in Mayor Eric Adams’ upcoming fiscal year 2023 budget will set the city back.
Rising Construction Costs Stall Affordable Housing Projects
High lumber and labor prices can mean fewer homes built—or an entire project quashed.
Marijuana 'Sin Tax' Collections Show Signs of Outpacing Alcohol
In states where cannabis is legal, a new analysis finds excise tax collections from pot leading booze. But the money is a small share of state budgets and changes to the industry could affect revenues.
Biden’s Attempt to Identify ‘Disadvantaged’ Communities is Proving to be Complicated
The initiative could set some places up to receive more federal investment, but critics are worried that a draft version of the program excludes areas in need of extra help.
Defense against the dark arts: CISOs prep for critical infrastructure attacks
Threat information sharing and endpoint protection will help prevent cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, state CISOs say.
Get ready for the metaverse
While the metaverse may seem over the horizon, the National League of Cities says many cities are already experimenting with metaverse-enabling technologies: the internet of things, digital twins and blockchain.
Michigan, National Park Service to test mobility tech in local national parks
State agencies will work with NPS on projects to relieve traffic congestion and improve environmental sustainability, visitor access or safety.
Affordable Housing Can Lift Nearby Home Values
A new Urban Institute study shows that for one city, property values in above- and below-median-income areas rose slightly when affordable housing was built nearby.
Guns Are Now the No. 1 Cause of Death for Kids and Teens
COMMENTARY | Firearms have surpassed motor vehicles as the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the United States, according to a new analysis of federal data.
Russian cyberattack could capitalize on election doubts
The U.S. has better cyber defenses than it did during the 2016 presidential election, but multifaceted efforts to delegitimize democracy and spread misinformation are creating new vulnerabilities.
How One State Measures Post-pandemic Recovery
Economic leaders in New Jersey can see indicators and contextualize metrics with a solution that combines government, geographic and third-party economic data into an interactive dashboard.
The Outlook for States and Localities if a Recession Hits
One leading economist puts the odds of a mild downturn at one in three over the next year. But experts who spoke at a Volcker Alliance event described factors states and local governments have in their favor.
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