6 Democratic Governors Push For Federal Gas Tax Holiday
They’re backing legislation in Congress that would pause the tax until 2023. Gas prices are expected to climb higher as the U.S. cuts off Russian oil imports.
Key Steps for Retaining Employees
Leaders should communicate clearly, set managers up for success and focus on employee well-being, among other things, research by Gallup shows.
States Use Road Sensors to Combat Treacherous ‘Tire Carcasses’
A growing number of states are hoping to use sensor technology embedded in the pavement to fight climate change, keep traffic flowing and save lives.
3 Things That Influence College Graduates From Rural Areas to Return to Their Communities
COMMENTARY | While many students who grew up in rural areas leave for good after going off to college, some are returning to their roots. A scholar who studies education and small towns explains why.
States use road sensors to combat treacherous ‘tire carcasses’
Sensors embedded in the pavement ahead of weigh stations alert inspectors if a truck has flat, underinflated or mismatched tires that could make it a danger on the road.
Feds Award $2.2B in Grants to Local Transit Agencies
The money is meant to help with payroll and other day-to-day costs, as some bus and subway operators continue to struggle with ridership declines.
Cyber range training for government IT pros, students
Colorado Cyber Range is designed to help local governments, school districts and critical infrastructure organizations build a more secure future.
Availability of Affordable Housing a ‘Major Problem’
But opinions about what is affordable vary based on demographic factors, including income, race, ethnicity and age, research shows.
Access management builds resilience to insider threats
By increasing visibility, automating detection and response and increasing security with multifactor authentication, access management software can help agencies successfully deploy an insider threat mitigation program.
Modern Building Codes Slash Energy Costs, Boost Resiliency
COMMENTARY | Homeowners are demanding features that up-to-date codes can help deliver but almost half of states have not embraced these standards.
Seaweed Farming Has Vast Potential (But Good Luck Getting a Permit)
Most coastal states have little experience with ocean farms and some are trying to ease the permitting process.
Battles Over Book Bans Reflect Conflicts From the 1980s
A scholar compares the debates over banning books from schools today to a similar clash of ideas that took place during the Reagan era.
Billionaire-backed group enlists Trump-supporting citizens to hunt for voter fraud using discredited techniques
The Voter Reference Foundation is putting the nation’s voter rolls online while making unsupported claims suggesting election fraud. The group’s funding can be traced to a Super PAC funded by the CEO of Uline.
Big Surge in Traffic Deaths Had an Uneven Toll
Younger road users and those in urban areas were among the people killed in outsized numbers, according to newly released data for 2020. Safety advocates are calling on state and federal officials to take action.
Mayor Details Alarming Public Harassment of Her and Her Family
Boise, Idaho Mayor Lauren McLean described the threats and intimidation she and other city staff have dealt with during the past two years. She said she wouldn’t step down but understands why many public servants are calling it quits.
How smart is your city? NIST can help you find out.
With NIST's new metrics, cities can evaluate smart city projects that cross neighborhoods, infrastructures, populations, income levels and use a variety of currently deployed technologies.
DHS lines up emerging tech for responder evaluation
At this summer's Urban OpEx 2022 exercise in New York City, responders will test a range of technologies – from biometric sensors and robotics to air-quality monitors and video analytics.
A Historic Child Care Investment Saved Centers From Collapse. What Happens When the Money Runs Out?
One year after the passage of the American Rescue Plan, child care centers said the money has stabilized the industry after near collapse. But advocates worry about what will happen once the money runs out.
It Turns Out State Lawmakers Hate Auto-Renew Contracts, Too
Automatic renewal plans have prompted class action lawsuits.
Schools Would Receive Funding for Cyber Education Programs Under Bipartisan Bill
The proposed Cybersecurity Grants For Schools Act establishes mandated federal grants to schools to promote cybersecurity education.
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