AF’s counter-drone tech nears completion
The easily transportable device uses high-power microwaves to disrupt drone swarms.
When the question is paying ransom, the answer isn’t always clear
Robust federal investment and clear operational procedures would help state and local agencies better defend against ransomware, experts said.
New data tracks polling place locations for 37 states
The dataset can be used to study changes made by state and local election officials in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and new laws overhauling ballot access.
Powering up red team operations
Because it takes a red team so much time and subject matter expertise to build a test infrastructure that emulates sophisticated threats and evades detection, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency wants to automate some of that work.
Got Zoom Fatigue? Out-of-Sync Brainwaves Could Be A Reason Videoconferencing Is Such a Drag
Zoom calls may make your brain work differently. Here's why.
A Proposal to Block Companies From Using Biased Algorithms
Washington, D.C.'s Attorney General Karl Racine is billing the legislation as groundbreaking and says he wants to prevent artificial intelligence from contributing to discrimination in areas like housing, lending and education.
How to Help All Families Save for College
COMMENTARY | While Americans chase affordable higher education, the ability to save for college has never been more attainable.
States Add Mask Mandates, Review Roles as Omincron Variant Spreads
New York's governor declares a major statewide shift in Covid-19 policy, while Colorado's governor says he's leaving masking up to localities.
Report: Place Governance Must Evolve to Address Homeless Crisis
Local organizations need to create a more integrated and inclusive service system to meet the needs of unsheltered individuals, according to Brookings.
In New York, Cryptocurrency Industry Sees an Opening
Incoming New York City Mayor Eric Adams is just one government official in the state taking a more open-minded approach to virtual currency.
Amid Omicron Uncertainty, States Resist New Mandates
“We may be through with covid even if it’s not through with us.”
How quantum computing will transform government IT
This new technology offers military and economic benefits, but it also puts the nation’s most critical secrets -- and in fact, all digital infrastructures -- at risk.
NASA testing space-to-Earth optical communications
The Laser Communications Relay Demonstration will validate sending and receiving high-resolution images and videos from geosynchronous orbit to ground stations in California and Hawaii.
Rethinking Public Sector Job Descriptions
COMMENTARY | Writing job descriptions so that they're clear, concise and honest can help attract talent to local governments.
How Governments Can Minimize Harassment of Public Officials
Complex factors are at play, including polarization, misinformation and social media. But there are safety measures localities can take to protect local leaders, according to the National League of Cities.
50+ Utilities Join Forces to Build Out US Electric Vehicle Charging Networks
Electric companies and the Tennessee Valley Authority want fast-charging ports available to EV drivers along major roadways by 2023.
Storm Drains Keep Swallowing People During Floods
An alarming number of people (especially children) have drowned after disappearing into storm drains during floods. The deadly problem should be easy for federal, state and local government agencies to fix, but tragedy strikes again and again.
With Too Few Nurses, It Won’t Take Much to Overwhelm Hospitals This Winter
Even as a new COVID-19 variant starts to spread in the United States, staff shortages have made it impossible for many hospitals to operate at full capacity.
New York City Gives 800K+ Noncitizens the Right to Vote
As the City Council passes a historic voting rights bill, advocates look to ensure its successful implementation.
NYC eyes drones for building inspections
New York City’s Department of Buildings has found that experienced building safety inspectors using drones can conduct enhanced visual reviews of building façade with greater efficiency.
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