Do you understand the risk in your software sausage?
Since an application is only as secure as its least secure component, it’s imperative to know what’s in the software sausage.
How open data helps Boulder police, community tackle crime
The Boulder, Colo., Police Department’s new open data portal lets the public view and download crime data as part of an effort to boost transparency and reduce crime.
OMB issues initial instructions for 'critical software' protection
Agencies now have guidance on securing critical software, as required by the Biden administration’s May executive order on cybersecurity.
Biden Won Over Mitch McConnell. Now He Needs AOC.
The president won’t be able to celebrate the Senate’s bipartisan passage of an infrastructure bill until Democrats deliver the rest of his economic agenda this fall.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Resigns
The three-term governor stepped down in the face of likely being impeached over sexual harassment and assault allegations.
Evictions To Impact More Black, Latino Households
Renters tend to be minorities and have lower incomes, meaning these groups will most likely be disportionately affected by evictions when the national moratorium is lifted, the Pew Research Center says.
In One City, 3 Days a Week in the Office May be a New Norm
That's according to a survey of about 200 companies in the San Francisco region. City leaders in other parts of the country are waiting to see how similar trends play out.
Hunting Destructive Feral Hogs Saves Livestock and Property—and Provides ‘Excellent Table Fare’
Hunters in Alabama can now legally hunt wild pigs at night, an additional method of controlling the destructive invasive species.
Infrastructure delivers autonomous edge solutions
The Texas Military Department is testing Public Infrastructure Network Nodes that incorporate 5G, edge computing, radar, lidar, enhanced GPS and intelligent transportation systems into one system.
One State to Spend $130M in Federal Funds to Tackle ‘Systemic Barriers’ to Employment
A Wisconsin workforce development official says the obstacles include things like the lack of transportation and child care, not necessarily inadequate training and skills.
FCC releases wireless broadband map
The Federal Communications Commission released what it called “the first ever standardized look” at mobile broadband coverage from the U.S.’s largest wireless providers.
State seeks application cloud solution for citizen programmers
The State Department is looking to migrate its legacy applications to an application platform as a service solution.
From terabytes to exabytes: Supporting AI and ML with object storage
While object storage is a common solution for cold storage, recent advances make it ideal for artificial intelligence applications, which require higher performance storage.
How Local Governments Can Prevent Building Disasters
Some governments are beginning to take steps to prevent the kind of tragedy that took the lives of nearly 100 people in a Surfside, Florida, condominium collapse in June.
These State Workers Risk Getting Fired If They Refuse a Covid Vaccine
Unlike policies in other states, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's vaccine mandate for public employees doesn't include a testing opt-out. It comes as cases of the delta variant are surging.
The Infrastructure Bill Promises Construction Work. One Amendment Could Open That Up to More Women.
A proposed amendment would give women and people of color more access to skilled trades and the wages they bring.
Senate Democrats Release $3.5T Budget Framework with Affordable Housing, Climate Funding
Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has set a Sept. 15 deadline for committees to draft legislative text for the proposal, which will fund domestic initiatives.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s Order Banning Mask Mandates in Texas Schools Faces Lawsuit, Defiance by Big-City Districts
Dallas Independent School District announced Monday it will require masking while Houston ISD will vote on a mandate this week. A nonprofit group has also sued to block Abbott’s order.
One State’s Covid-19 Vaccine Lottery Prompted More Than 100,000 People To Get Vaccinated
Research from Harvard University found that Ohio’s Vax-a-Million promotion, which offered money and scholarships, was an effective way to persuade hesitant residents to get the shots.
Pittsburgh’s mobility platform aims to expand transportation options
Move PGH combines a smartphone app and 25 mobility hubs to give lower income residents a seamless digital and physical framework for getting around the city.
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