The unemployment insurance system is set to get a tech makeover -- but it needs much more, the Biden administration says
The Labor Department has launched an overhaul of the technology that runs the unemployment insurance system, which was overwhelmed by claims and plagued by fraud during the pandemic. But the agency says Congress must act to fix deeper problems.
5 ways to improve cyber resilience against ransomware, supply chain attacks
Moving to a data-centric security approach, leveraging public-private partnerships and working to retain top cyber talent will help agencies combat growing cybersecurity threats.
The Pandemic Continues to Strain Nursing Homes. What Happens if A lot of Them Close?
Thousands of facilities say they are struggling to keep their doors open. The 19th reached out to experts to discuss what mass closures would mean for the aging and their loved ones.
He Left a War-Torn Country as a Refugee and Went on to Become a US Mayor
Helena, Montana Mayor Wilmot Collins came to the United States in 1994 from Liberia. His life journey is a true immigrant success story.
GOP Governors Balk at Biden’s Business Vaccination Order
Deriding the mandate as ‘un-American,’ several Republican governors have promised to sue.
The Unemployment Insurance System Is Set to Get a Tech Makeover — but It Needs Much More, the Biden Administration Says
The Labor Department has launched an overhaul of the technology that runs the unemployment insurance system, which was overwhelmed by claims and plagued by fraud during the pandemic. But the agency says Congress must act to fix deeper problems.
Redistricting battles kick off in state courts
Between delayed census redistricting data, increased public interest and access to online redistricting tools, states could see a record number of challenges to maps being drawn with the new data.
Virginia expands sewage surveillance for COVID
To better spot infections before cases spike, the Virginia Department of Health’s wastewater surveillance testing program will start receiving data weekly from 25 sites selected based on geographical location and population-testing rates.
Telosa: A vision for equitable, sustainable big city living
The purpose-built metropolis aims to employ the latest open and transparent technologies to improve public services and reduce waste.
Best and Worst Cities to Rent in America
Cedar Rapids, Iowa tops the list for most affordable rental housing while two cities in Florida and one in New Jersey tied for last place, according to a recent report.
3 Essential Steps in Implementing a Comprehensive User Monitoring Program
Governments must "never trust, always verify" and assume "anyone on the network is potentially hostile or capable of triggering a breach."
Advancing Local Emergency Response 20 Years After 9/11
One of the biggest lessons to come out of the terrorist attacks was the importance of regional cooperation and training in emergency preparedness, experts said.
Canceled Fines and Fees, $0 Cash Bail. Will Pandemic-era Criminal Justice Changes Stick?
A group that advocates for incarcerated people provides states and localities recommendations for keeping citizens who committed minor offenses out of jails and prisons.
Why People Resist Disaster Preparedness Spending
COMMENTARY | If the New Orleans region had invested more aggressively in disaster preparedness instead of disaster relief, the total cost of Hurricane Katrina could have been just $7 billion.
Voters Have No Clue How Much Money State Lawmakers Make
Registered voters overshot their lawmakers’ annual pay by large margins in a recent survey. When given the correct salaries, respondents were more likely to support pay increases for legislators.
Boston launches chatbot, donation platform to strengthen food access
The SMS chatbot and online food donation platform aim to give city residents a centralized, easy-access source for food resource information.
COVID dashboard tracks county virus spread
Washoe County, Nev., turned to Esri ArcGIS to create a dashboard that would monitor the virus’ progression through the area.
Why agencies need low-code application development right now
Empowering developers with low-code application platforms and a robust software architecture will help them deliver innovation, application modernization and more agile compliance.
Report: Hackers Shift from Malware to Less Detectable Credential Hijacking
A cybersecurity firm tracked record levels of cyber intrusion activity over the past year, with attacks coming three times faster.
Tech Officials Urge States to Go Further Embracing Analytics
State CIOs are discovering new analytics applications for putting citizens first and improving outcomes, according to a new government association report.
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