Muni Bond Provisions Likely Dead in Democrats' Spending Package
A last-ditch effort to salvage tax-exempt advance refunding and other proposals appears to have come up short.
Digital transformation delivers more than productivity -- it rebuilds public trust, too
New data suggests the widening gap between citizens’ expectation of digital service and reality threatens to further undermine trust in government.
EBT for broadband payments?
One idea for closing the digital divide in New York City proposes allowing underserved households to pay for high-speed internet with electronic benefit transfer cards.
New $1B Economic Development Program Draws Heavy Interest
Over 500 applicants, state agencies and local governments among them, have applied for the regionally focused initiative. There are only 50 to 60 slots available in its first phase.
Thousands of City Workers Suspended Without Pay Over Vaccine Noncompliance
About 91% of New York City’s municipal workforce is vaccinated, but the police and fire departments are getting vaccinated at lower rates.
State Lawmaker Accepts $15,000 Fine for Legislating from Operating Room
A Maryland delegate who is also a plastic surgeon participated in two legislative meetings while operating, an oversight board found.
The 'Great Resignation' is an Opportunity for Local Government to Create Purpose for Employees
COMMENTARY | The nature of work has changed. Purpose-driven strategic plans can build purpose for workers across an organization.
Colorado Allows Tougher Local Gun Laws. Other States May Follow.
Forty-two states bar cities and counties from passing stricter gun regulations.
States With the Most and Least Cybercrime
Alaska has the highest amount of cyber fraud per person every year while West Virginia has the least, according to a recent report.
You know how to identify phishing emails – a cybersecurity researcher explains how to trust your instincts to foil the attacks
Familiarity with specific phishing incidents helps people remember phishing generally and recognize that it might explain the weird things they notice in an email. These stories are key to people going from “something’s fishy” to “is this phishing?”
7 zero-trust misconceptions that every agency should know
To ensure successful transitions to the dynamic, but controlled, zero-trust environments, agencies should fully understand the complexities of the technologies and the key role of visibility.
NYC launches $157 million plan for broadband equity
The New York City Internet Master Plan outlines the city's strategy for bringing internet access to many of the city’s housing projects, or upwards of 1.6 million residents.
Push Is On to Salvage Muni Finance Provisions Left Out of Biden Plan
A key refinancing tool that states and localities want to see brought back, along with other proposals, didn't make the cut.
These Cities Raised Wages for Municipal Workers to $15 an Hour
To attract and keep employees in a tight labor market, some local governments are bumping up hourly pay.
Pandemic Prompts Officials to Relax Rules on Home Businesses
Americans filed more than 4.3 million new business applications in 2020.
A malware prevention strategy to complement StopRansomware.gov
By educating employees in phishing awareness training, following best practices and implementing a malware prevention solution such as a secure file gateway, agencies can greatly reduce the chances of being exposed to damaging ransomware attacks.
The Revolution Will Be Improvised
President Joe Biden’s hastily announced framework for his “Build Back Better” plan doesn’t mean the deal is done.
Families Most at Risk of Missing Out on the Expanded Child Tax Credit
The child tax credit is the largest ever -- $250 to $300 a month -- but many low-income households may not get the help for a variety of reasons, a Tax Policy Center report says.
Machine learning spots language disparities to improve COVID-19 tracing
Thanks to researchers at Stanford University, public health officials in Stata Clara County, California, can better predict individual’s language needs, helping contact tracers resolve cases faster.
Utah launches cyber task force
The Governor’s Cybersecurity Task Force will promote cybersecurity awareness, share information, identify cybersecurity assets and resources, promote best practices and enhance cyber capabilities and response.
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