Best Practices for Eviction Prevention and Diversion
Research from the American Bar Association found that eviction mitigation programs are widespread outside of government and can be used beyond court filings to successfully enhance housing stability.
Defending against attacks on vehicle networks
Army researchers are using machine learning to help the in-vehicle network identify the optimal way to shuffle the frequency and bandwidth allocation of IP addresses to deliver effective, long-term moving target defense for computerized vehicles.
Government Employees' Online Personal Information Presents Unmitigated Risk
COMMENTARY | Plus, local government workers are constantly facilitating ransomware attacks by clicking on malicious links or attachments within emails.
Two States Now Offer Free In-home Nurse Visits for New Parents
The visits, offered in Oregon and now New Jersey, include a health and wellness check for both the baby and the parents, an effort to improve maternal mortality rates and boost family well-being.
Work from home and cloud are prompting hard looks at security
Cloud computing and telework environments add considerable complexity to good security strategies, so agencies should look to multifactor authentication and cloud-based access policies.
CISA launches vulnerability disclosure platform
The federal civilian enterprisewide VDP platform offers agencies a centrally managed system to gather vulnerability information from security researchers.
NSA outlines Wi-Fi safety best practices
To help remote workers stay secure, the National Security Agency issued guidance on securing wireless devices in public.
Reversing Transit's Ridership Decline Could Advance Equity and Sustainability
COMMENTARY | Communities where transit use is growing prioritize accessibility and concentrate land-use development around transit service.
How the Infrastructure Proposal Would Fund Roads, Bridges and Public Transit
The proposal puts $150 billion in new funding toward surface transportation and transit, but won’t close the backlog in maintenance and capital costs.
Farmers Markets are Growing Their Role as Essential Sources of Healthy Food For Rich and Poor
COMMENTARY | Many farmers markets enjoyed their strongest-ever sales in 2020.
Covid-19 Delta Variant FAQs for Government Leaders
Answers for state and local officials, including should residents keep wearing a mask if they are vaccinated to why are vaccinated people still contracting the virus.
Amid State Hospital Closures, a Federal Funding Plan to Shore Up Mental Health Staffing
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposed a $485 million spending package to increase high turnover and vacancies at state-run behavioral hospitals, which have struggled during the pandemic.
Commerce bots speed HR services delivery
The Commerce Department’s Enterprise Services Division is using bots to slash processing time, allowing the shared services center staff to focus on more complicated customer service tasks.
Indiana to test EV charging concrete
Dynamic electric vehicle charging would make EV infrastructure more reliable and convenient.
What the evolution of AI/ML means for government IT
The easy accessibility of cloud-native artificial intelligence and machine learning allows agencies to quickly design, test and deploy complex service solutions.
Algorithm could improve how self-driving cars take on narrow streets
By modeling different levels of driver cooperation, researchers hope to help autonomous vehicles safely and efficiently navigate situations where a driver’s temperament figures into decision-making.
Algorithm Could Improve How Self-Driving Cars Take on Narrow Streets
Researchers have created a new algorithm that could help self-driving cars get around on narrow, crowded streets.
'This Is 21st Century Infrastructure'
The pandemic highlighted gaps with internet service. But governments are pursuing innovative solutions—and there’s new federal money available for upgrading networks.
The Fittest Cities in the U.S.
The American College of Sports Medicine’s fitness index ranks the nation’s largest cities based on how well they can support healthy living for their residents.
Using Federal Relief Funds to Ensure Equitable Recovery for Small Businesses
Governments can leverage American Rescue Plan dollars to help local companies impacted by the pandemic, including those owned by women and minorities.
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