Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Help State and Cities Modernize IT Systems
The bill would provide $120 million annually for seven years to fund tech teams and tech planning grants.
Shape-shifting computer chip thwarts an army of hackers
Researchers have developed chip technology that randomizes microarchitecture implementation details to turn the system into a puzzle that hackers must solve before conducting security exploits.
What Bosses Really Think of Remote Workers
COMMENTARY | People Who Work From Home Get Fewer Raises and Promotions. But There Might be a Way to Avoid the Remote-work Penalty.
What every state and local CIO should know about grant management
The right grant management solution can alleviate short-term administrative burden for workforces, promote long-term economic recovery for governments and future-proof digital transformation efforts.
As Neighborhood Watch Apps Ascend, so Do the Threats They Pose
Billed as public safety platforms, these apps are poised to funnel collective anxiety into something more nefarious.
Better data helps state, local governments map COVID pandemic’s economic impact
Data tools developed by Argonne National Laboratory provide insight into estimated losses in fees, taxes and other revenue sources that impact economic activity.
Laws to Curb Surprise Medical Bills Might Be Inflating Health Care Costs
Eighteen states have passed surprise billing laws since 2014.
America Saw a Historic Surge in Pedestrian Deaths Last Year
The fatality rate for people on foot who were struck by vehicles jumped 21%, despite the lowest driving activity in two decades, according to data from the Governors Highway Safety Association.
Billions of Federal Funds are Coming to Schools. How Should They Spend Them?
COMMENTARY | For decades, schools have added new staff at the expense of other investments. With the new federal relief dollars, district leaders should invest in targeted approaches to address the Covid-19 slide and maximize student learning opportunities.
Cities, States Providing Legal Aid to Stave off Post-Covid Evictions
Louisville, Kentucky became the latest city to pass a right to counsel law that will guarantee legal representation for low-income renters. At least 11 states are considering similar measures.
Poll: 51% of Employees Still Working Remotely
Although the number of people working remotely has remained consistent over the past year, the percentages vary widely by occupation—and 40% of white-collar workers say they prefer home over the office, according to a Gallup poll.
Turning pictures of buildings into better disaster preparedness
Scientists are using data from Google Maps and satellite images in artificial intelligence applications that can automatically identify characteristics of city’s buildings that would be vulnerable in a natural disaster.
NASA runs on data
Data is at core of the space agency’s digital transformation efforts, and key to advancing everything NASA does, the agency’s chief data officer says.
Protecting agency assets begins with identity-centric security
A privileged-access management platform applies a unified and automated approach to identity, securing privileged sessions, users and assets.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Starts June 1 – Here’s What Forecasters Are Watching Right Now
COMMENTARY | What are the warning signs that we might be in for another record hurricane season like 2020?
After Capitol Riot, Some States Turn to Civics Education
Some states have mandated civics for middle schoolers.
Only Some Parents Can Use Campaign Funds for Child Care When Running for Office. Here’s Why.
A new report highlights the financial barriers to parents of young children running for state and local office.
Yellen Gets Icy Reception Making Infrastructure Tax Pitch to Chamber
The business group is not onboard with a White House plan to raise taxes on corporations to help pay for public works upgrades.
How Parking Destroys Cities
COMMENTARY | Parking requirements attack the nature of the city itself, subordinating density to the needs of the car.
Report: Black Americans Continue to Face Economic Hardship due to Covid-19
Better educated and older Black adults are faring better than younger, less educated ones who have lost jobs and faced wage cuts at higher rates, making it harder for them to achieve their long-term financial goals, according to the Pew Research Center.
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