Navy looks to business systems modernization to enhance performance, reduce costs
Moving off legacy systems and into the cloud will support digital transformation efforts, Navy officials tell Congress.
Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Targets Lead Pipes that Threaten Public Health Across the US
COMMENTARY | This effort would affect an estimated 6 million to 10 million homes, along with 400,000 schools and child care facilities.
A Simple Approach to Ending Extreme Poverty
COMMENTARY | Buried deep in the latest pandemic stimulus package is a transformative idea for helping families.
Texas’ Pandemic Budget Shortfall Disappears, as Latest Forecast Shows a Surplus
The latest revenue estimate doesn’t take into account all of the federal relief that has been sent to Texas over the past year by Congress through pandemic relief packages. State lawmakers have wrestled with how and who has the authority to spend that money.
Local Governments Expect to Embrace Some—But Not All—Technology Post-Pandemic, Survey Finds
Eighty-one percent of local leaders in The Atlas survey said they conducted board meetings virtually, but only 54% expect to continue the practice. Others, including digital permitting, community engagement and citizen requests, are likely here to stay.
Block of Three Northeast States Will Move Toward Reopening
Governors in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut plan to ease limits on businesses beginning May 19. States in other parts of the country have already gone further unwinding pandemic-era rules.
Nevada Plan to Let Tech Firms Form Local Governments is Scaled Back
Gov. Steve Sisolak’s revised proposal would create a bipartisan committee to study the controversial "innovation zone" concept.
General, Selective Sales Tax Bases Vary Widely Across States, Report Shows
The range is 36% to 91%, according to the Tax Policy Center. It warned states that raising general sales taxes on businesses due to budget uncertainty might cause higher prices on goods and services.
The Feds Are Investigating Local Police Departments Again. Here's What to Expect.
Louisville and Minneapolis are in line for contentious, years-long probes.
Can zero trust really protect government from cyberattacks?
Zero trust is exactly what the U.S. government needs to protect its most sensitive data and operations, but it requires enormous planning to implement effectively and will need constant tweaking.
DHS, White House turn spotlight on ransomware
The Department of Homeland Security and the White House are putting the spotlight on combatting ransomware, actively developing plans to confront the issue.
NIST previews post-quantum cryptography challenges
A new white paper starts the discussion on what will be required to move from public-key to quantum-resistant encryption.
90% of Vermont’s recent online UI claims flagged as fraudulent
Vermont has disabled its online unemployment insurance application system after 90% of the initial claims filed were flagged as fraudulent.
State 529 Education Account Winning American Families’ Pandemic Savings
COMMENTARY | U.S. households are saving at an historic pace, and new and existing 529 savings accounts are up 14% year over year.
Austin Voters Back Ban on Public Homeless Encampments
Some Austin residents have complained that allowing the encampments on public property — many are beneath overpasses or next to major roads — has created health and safety problems.
Millions Are Saying No to the Vaccines. What Are They Thinking?
COMMENTARY | Feelings about the vaccine are intertwined with feelings about the pandemic.
Cash for Jabs? Officials Look to Cash Perks to Boost Vaccine Uptake
West Virginia's governor announced a $100 incentive program this week. In Detroit, people can get a $50 debit card for driving someone to a vaccination site.
Hackers Steal Washington, D.C. Police Files, Threaten to Release Data
Ransomware threats are nothing new to local governments, but experts say this one poses significant risk to officers and ongoing investigations.
4 Ways States Can Mitigate K-12 Student Learning Losses
A paper from the National Association of Governors and the nation’s school chiefs reviews what steps states are taking to help students make up for Covid-slide gaps and recommends new strategies and approaches.
Data privacy demands a unified view across siloes
A cross-enterprise privacy solution improves workflow and allows the creation and implementation of unified data privacy policies, giving agencies a clear understanding of sensitive data.
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