His Son Died by Suicide. So This City Employee Made Suicide Prevention His Job.
Rick Padilla, suicide prevention administrator for Denver, works to help kids speak—and be heard—about their struggles with mental health. His efforts have lead to city initiatives and state legislation.
Energy labs build digital twin for modeling traffic congestion relief, energy savings
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and National Renewable Energy Laboratory have partnered with Chattanooga on the use of simulations to determine controls that would deliver energy efficiency while also optimizing drivers’ travel time, speed and safety.
Pipeline attack highlights ransomware threats to infrastructure
The cyberattack against Colonial Pipeline, which led to the precautionary shutdown of fuel pipelines serving the East Coast, underscores the dangers of ransomware.
Keeping communities safe as public spaces reopen
To ensure the safety of residents, agencies should implement communication and collaboration platforms that enable targeted emergency notifications and streamline coordination between responder teams.
FedRAMP OKs remote data center testing
The Federal Risk and Authorization Program is allowing cloud service providers to have their data centers tested remotely.
The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack and the SolarWinds hack were all but inevitable – why national cyber defense is a ‘wicked’ problem
Recognizing that hackers in the service of foreign adversaries are dedicated, thorough and not constrained by any rules is important for anticipating their next moves and reinforcing and improving U.S. national cyber defenses.
Can Schools Require Covid-19 Vaccines for Students Now that Pfizer’s Shot is Authorized for Kids 12 and Up?
COMMENTARY | The Food and Drug Administration on May 10, 2021, granted the first emergency use authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents.
Paying With Cash? Retailers Must Take Your Dollars in These States
For many, requiring the option to use cash is a race and economic equity issue.
There’s a Perfect Number of Days to Work From Home, and It’s 2
COMMENTARY | The best job perk is self-determination.
The Cities and Counties Getting the Biggest Sums of Federal Aid
The Treasury Department will begin distributing $350 billion in state and local pandemic recovery money this month. Funding for individual localities ranges widely between places, from thousands of dollars up into the billions.
New Mexico Must Provide Internet, Devices to At-Risk Remote Learners, Court Rules
The ruling is the latest development in a years-long case alleging that the state’s education department failed to provide uniform public education to Native Americans, low-income children and others.
Real metrics for measurable cybersecurity progress
To fully address supply chain risks, we must establish clear incentives to measure risk and share information about attacks.
DOE 'totally focused' on cyber, Granholm says
The Energy secretary said DOE is committed to getting industry partners the tools, the intelligence and cyber response they need to address today's threats.
Commerce's plan to get ahead of supply chain issues
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stressed the need for government agencies to move to intelligence-based cybersecurity and focus more on technology supply chains.
Treasury to Begin Distribution of $350 Billion for State, Local Governments
The guidance released Monday gives governments wide latitude in spending American Rescue Plan funds.
Report: Flooding has Devastating Effects on Affordable Housing
People of color, seniors and the disabled are most at risk of flooding's financial and health risks, according to academic research on coastal areas in the U.S.
Texas’ Larger Cities Would Face Financial Penalties for Cutting Police Budgets Under Bill Approved by House
Previously, the Senate approved a bill that would ask for an election if cities decide to reduce law enforcement budgets.
Water Wells Are at Risk of Going Dry in the US and Worldwide
COMMENTARY | Unfortunately, pervasive pumping is causing groundwater levels to decline.
3 Companies Settle Over Millions of Fake Comments on FCC’s Net Neutrality Rollback
Broadband companies funded an effort responsible for 8.5 million fraudulent comments supporting the repeal, according to a New York attorney general report.
GOP Governors Move to End Pandemic Unemployment Benefits
The state-level action mirrors a national debate over whether expanded jobless benefits are driving a workforce shortage.
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