Child Tax Credits were Expanded to the Poorest Families for the First Time. Most of them Still Can’t Get the Money
The historic expansion of the child tax credit this year could slash child poverty in half, but only if the poorest families can access it. Reaching them is a massive task the country has never taken on.
Building digital fitness starts with small steps
With the technology now available, agencies can gradually transform without prohibitive levels of effort and expense.
The Term Bullying Doesn’t Easily Fit the Workplace
COMMENTARY | Inappropriate behavior can be detrimental (even extremely detrimental) without being rightly described as “bullying.”
Crumbling Water Facilities Need Central Role in Infrastructure Proposals
COMMENTARY | America’s network of drinking water plants, wastewater treatment facilities and subterranean pipes is in dire need of fixing. It has been deteriorating for years, jeopardizing the health of millions.
From New Hampshire to California, Parks Departments Embrace Video Games
Esports leagues, where gamers of all ages compete online in tournaments, are an increasingly popular programming choice for parks and recreation departments.
Cities and States Scramble to Get Aid to Renters as Federal Eviction Ban Nears Its End
Some states and localities are extending their eviction moratoriums as they try to distribute billions in federal rental assistance. When to let the bans lapse is a pressing question.
US Libraries Need $32B for Construction and Renovations, Estimates Show
The American Libraries Association says the average public library building is more than 40 years old and hundreds of buildings are more than 100 years old.
Why Getting More People with Disabilities Developing Technology is Good for Everyone
COMMENTARY | Accessible technology is better for everyone, and accessible technology benefits when the people who rely on it most help build it.
US Southwest, Already Parched, Sees ‘Virtual Water’ Drain Abroad
As the Colorado River Basin enters yet another year of drought, global companies are worsening the water crisis.
Sick of dangerous city traffic? Remove left turns
New research shows that limiting left turns at busy intersections would improve safety and reduce frustrating backups.
Labor Department IG: Legacy tech hindered states' delivery of unemployment benefits during pandemic
States with modernized systems were able to stand up new programs faster than states that relied on legacy technology, according to a new report from the Labor Department's internal watchdog.
Smarter sensors promise cities better parking management
Sidewalk Labs' new low-infrastructure solution offers easy connectivity to monitor urban parking, space by space.
Rental Prices are Booming in Mid-Sized Cities
New estimates show how places like Boise, Idaho and Spokane, Washington have seen housing rents rise sharply during the pandemic. And the trend isn’t easing up.
Violent Crime Up in Major US Cities Since Covid-19 Pandemic Began
But overall crime rates are lower when compared to prior years, according to a report by the National Commission on Covid-19 and Criminal Justice.
Below Aging US Dams, a Potential Toxic Calamity
Documents suggest that in more than 80 U.S. locations, the failure of an aging dam could flood a major toxic waste site.
Nevada Pushes to Hold First Presidential Primary in 2024
A bill, awaiting a signature from Gov. Steve Sisolak, would switch the state from a caucus to a primary system and push it ahead of Iowa and New Hampshire, traditionally the first two states to vote for presidential candidates.
Sheriff’s office expands data, video options with digital evidence system
A cloud-based digital evidence management system has enabled the Galveston, Texas, Sheriff’s Office to improve data collection, storage and sharing.
FDA issues food traceability challenge
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a challenge to digitize the data in the food distribution system so contaminated food can be rapidly identified, traced and removed from the marketplace.
8 Lessons to Break the Poverty Cycle in Communities
COMMENTARY | Governments and funders are increasingly interested in two-generation approaches to disrupt this cycle by helping parents and their children move out of poverty together.
Sick of Dangerous City Traffic? Remove Left Turns
COMMENTARY | Left turns are dangerous and cause a lot of unnecessary traffic.
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