Purdue Pharma Moves Closer to Opioid Settlement as 15 States Drop Objections
Attorneys general who had been critical of a proposed bankruptcy plan for the OxyContin manufacturer said they would agree to a deal that requires significant public disclosure from the company.
As Tourists Flock to Hawaii, One Mayor Asks Airlines for a ‘Pause’
Residents in Maui County have complained about congestion, illegal parking and overcrowding as tourists have resumed travel to the area.
DOJ to Help Rural and Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies Buy Body-Worn Cameras
The $7.65 million competitive grants program will also help agencies with fewer than 50 personnel.
Data-driven cities deliver better outcomes for residents
Local governments that use data to make more effective operational, programmatic and policy decisions are reaping real benefits -- from improved services delivery to greater transparency, a new report finds.
Can IoT sensors spot wildfires sooner?
The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate field tested wildfire sensors to evaluate their smoke detection and alert capabilities.
Labor needs more unemployment fraud data, IG says
To help it detect and investigate large-scale fraud and identify and share fraud trends, the Department of Labor’s Office of the Inspector General needs access to state-level data on suspected UI fraud, which it is not currently receiving.
3D printing opens DOD to unnecessary cyber risk, IG finds
Because the additive manufacturing systems were incorrectly categorized as tools, rather than IT systems, they have not been adequately protected, according to DOD’s inspector general.
NIST opens challenge for drone search and rescue research
The First Responder UAS Triple Challenge asks participants to improve drones’ image detection capabilities, broadband communications options and navigation and control security.
Maine Has a Dangerous, Small, and Very Itchy Problem
Climate change is keeping temperatures higher in the fall, setting up browntail-moth caterpillars to boom in summer.
Best and Worst States to Retire In
The top states for retired people age 60 and older have affordable homes, lower costs of living and crime rates and higher life expectancies, according to a recent analysis.
As Covid Vaccinations Slow, Parts of the US Remain Far Behind 70% Goal
Vermont and Massachusetts lead the nation, with more than 70% of adults having had at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. Southern states like Tennessee lag far behind.
Twice as Many U.S. Renters Fell Behind on Payments During the Pandemic
In 22 states, the share of renters in debt increased.
As Variant Spreads, Some Regions Bring Back Mask Advisories
In St. Louis and Los Angeles, officials are urging vaccinated residents to wear masks as cases of the Delta strain of Covid-19 are on the rise.
Data gaps weaken effectiveness of economic policies
Economic, technology and competitiveness policies must be built on robust and machine-readable data, a new report says.
Marines’ 3D printing faces a ‘data problem’
The Marine Corps want to reorganize its repository of 3D printing designs and technical information into a data vault that makes it easier for the 300+ users to find the designs they need.
Holding the world to ransom: The top 5 most dangerous criminal organizations online right now
Ransomware attacks are growing exponentially in size and ransom demand, so understanding who these groups are and what they want is critical to taking them down.
A Plan to Offer In-State Tuition to Native Americans
The legislation, signed into law in Colorado, grants in-state tuition at public universities to students who are members of tribes with “historical ties” to the state.
House Bill Would Require Government to Drastically Modernize Digital ID Verification
The legislation’s text calls for next-generation solutions to address inadequacies of existing digital identity systems that degrade the privacy and security of American consumers.
Pandemic Growth Led This State to Slash Taxes, Issue Rebates
Tax policy experts and state officials believe Idaho’s rapid economic growth will offset the tax cuts, making them feasible under federal funding rules.
Only 2 of Top 25 Hotel Markets Have Recovered From Pandemic Revenue Crash
Total hotel revenues in urban markets are down 52% since May 2019, but Tampa and Miami are outpacing pre-Covid-19 sales, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
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