State, local governments lean into agile
A study of four governments -- two state and two local -- illustrates how agile has evolved from a software development approach to being applied in project management, procurement and social services.
Wildfire Burn Scars, Raising Risk of Mudslides—This Is What Cascading Climate Disasters Look Like
Studies show climate change is raising the risk of cascading hazards that alone might not be extreme but add up to human disasters. Communities and government agencies aren’t prepared.
Coast Guard plans mobile access to law enforcement database
The Coast Guard is looking to give its enforcement personnel access to its safety and law enforcement database via mobile apps.
Natural disasters can set the stage for cyberattacks
Hackers launching an attack that coincides with a natural disaster could greatly hamper first responders, hospitals, utilities and government agencies and create a domino effect involving loss of electrical power, water, telecommunications and other infrastructure.
A Billionaire Wants to Build an Inclusive Utopian City. Government Leaders Are Skeptical.
Former Walmart executive Marc Lore envisions the world’s first 'woke city’ somewhere in the U.S., costing upward of $400 billion and with an application to live there.
Bill Supports the Expansion and Development of 6G Infrastructure
A bipartisan bill would establish a council to oversee and implement 6G broadband access across the country.
Vultures Descend on Small Town—and Won't Leave
For nearly a year, officials in Bunn, in northeastern North Carolina, have tried to deter dozens of buzzards from roosting on local buildings. Even propane cannon aren't working.
OSHA to States: Protect Workers from Covid-19 or Forfeit Authority
The federal government put states on notice ahead of the vaccine mandate, saying it will take any defiance seriously.
The Future of Work Is Hybrid – Here’s an Expert’s Recommendations for Success
COMMENTARY | Even when the pandemic ends, the vast majority of US companies are expected to let many employees continue to work at least part time from home.
Quantum computing: Expensive, uncertain, nascent -- and essential
The Government Accountability Office checked in with quantum computing experts to distill thinking on the technology’s potential applications, benefits and drawbacks; factors that could affect development; and policy options to help address those factors.
The Mayor’s Guide to Spending Federal Aid
COMMENTARY | Cities should use the rescue funds to make big and bold changes that will propel them into the future.
How DevOps lost its way -- and how to bring it back
Centralized hubs where developers can access an arsenal of DevOps tools minimize the need for context switching and provide greater visibility into how tools work together and who’s using them for what purpose.
Private networks speed 5G deployments
Private networks offer the fastest way to deploy and control a 5G network environment, increasing broadband speed and coverage and leveraging network splicing.
5 ways to keep vaccine ‘cold chain’ safe from hackers
Health systems can protect themselves from electromagnetic interference that fools temperature sensors into giving false readings.
Restaurants Urge Mayors to Extend Outdoor Dining Through Winter
The National Restaurant Association sent a letter to the U.S. Conference of Mayors warning that thousands more restaurants could close without support to keep outdoor dining going.
Supply Chain Issues, Poll Worker Shortages Worry States Ahead of Elections
Election officials in some states are recruiting more poll workers but say getting power supplies and extension cords are also problems.
Illegal Evictions Rising, but Landlords Rarely Face Consequences
Some landlords are changing locks and shutting off utilities to get tenants out without going to court, tenant organizers say.
A Breakdown of the Black-White Homeownership Inequality Gap
Homeownership is less achievable for Black Americans and they live in neighborhoods with houses valued at $48,000 less than white families’ homes, a new report reveals.
FCC commissioner calls for tighter restrictions on DJI drones
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr called for prohibiting Universal Service Fund dollars from being used to purchase DJI equipment and suggested the company be placed on its covered list.
Cybersecurity blind spot: AI’s inherent vulnerabilities
Artificial intelligence systems’ need for access to many large datasets often doesn’t align with current cybersecurity fundamentals and implementations.
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