FCC Renews Effort to Block Robocalls to 911 Call Centers
Under a proposed rule, voice service providers would cross reference autodialed calls with numbers on the do not call list to block any robocalls to emergency lines.
A First Responder Dies Every Other Week on US Roadsides
To protect public safety workers and tow truck drivers and reduce tragedies, traffic safety advocates say ‘move over’ laws are needed in all 50 states.
Saildrone helps NOAA capture hurricane data
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration sent the Saildrone Explorer SD 1045 into Sam’s path to collect data to help scientists better understand the nature of hurricanes.
Can Minecraft promote worldwide biotech?
In Farmcraft 2.0, players will create agricultural systems that mimic real-world production, trade and environmental conditions, including the use of agricultural biotechnology.
Maryland outlaws ransomware, calls for statewide security strategy
Two new laws that took effect Oct. 1 aim to boost security standards for state and local governments and punish perpetrators of ransomware attacks.
The pickup truck that’s driving climate data monitoring
The Center for Multiscale Applied Sensing at Brookhaven National Laboratory’s has outfitted a pickup truck with atmospheric monitoring instruments so researchers can easily relocate their sensing and analysis equipment as they study urban microclimates.
Transit Agencies Lease Real Estate to Generate Much-Needed Cash
They must replace revenue from riders, who have been slow to return.
How Public Pensions Fared During a Year Marked by the Pandemic
An analysis shows no clear signs of severe damage last year to the funds, although the share meeting a funding benchmark did fall.
Prioritizing Breach Prevention Over Mitigating Cyberattacks
COMMENTARY | Government is more secure when hackers are stopped before they can touch critical data and systems—when a breach is blocked, not abated.
House Delays Infrastructure Vote as Democrats Struggle to Reach Deal
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wanted a vote on the infrastructure bill Thursday but without agreement on a broader social spending package, dozens of members of the Democratic party said they wouldn’t back the public works measure.
Striking the right balance for cyber incident reporting
Information sharing is important when dealing with ransomware, but reporting requirements should not to overburden agencies or industry, CISA’s chief says.
How streaming entertainment makes rural broadband unsustainable
If the five companies using the most broadband bandwidth contribute more to the costs of providing it, they could help address the digital divide, a new report states.
Smart civil infrastructure could save US billions
Integrating digital technology, sensors and data into civil engineering projects can mitigate maintenance issues and increase safety and efficiency, according to a recent report from Harvard’s Ash Center
New York testing drones with 5G network
Researchers at the state’s drone testing range will be experimenting with a 5G network to help advance innovation in unmanned aircraft systems.
As Heat Waves Intensify, Tens of Thousands of US Classrooms Will Be Too Hot for Students To Learn In
America’s public schools, which are over 40 years old on average, are not equipped to handle rising temperatures due to climate change, a new study reveals.
26 Cities Awarded Arts Grants to Transform Blighted Areas
Bloomberg Philanthropies is partnering with the cities to help them revitalize streets and public spaces and make them safer through its Asphalt Art Initiative.
Congress Weighs Cyberattack Reporting Legislation
Proposals under consideration would require the owners and operators of critical infrastructure, potentially including state and local governments, to report cybersecurity incidents to a federal agency.
To Pay or Not to Pay? What Citizens Think Governments Should Do When Responding to Ransomware Attacks
COMMENTARY | Although some local governments have paid ransoms when under cyberattack, residents oppose this approach.
The States With the Highest and Lowest Minimum Wages
Workers in many states and cities have seen the minimum wage rise over the past few years, but there are still critics who question whether bumping up the pay floor is the right move.
Why Some Small Towns Are Rejecting Federal Covid Relief Funds
At least 171 communities have declined the federal aid so far.
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