Why system modernization must be given higher priority
Instead of supporting continuous innovation and upgrades to existing systems, we have been seduced by the siren song of exotic new systems that come with equally exotic price tags.
Catching Covid From Surfaces is Very Unlikely. So Perhaps We Can Ease Up on The Disinfecting
COMMENTARY | Surface transmission is possible and does pose risks in certain situations. But the threat is relatively small.
Bills to Block Mandatory Worker Vaccines Falter in the States
The proposals have emerged in at least 23 states. Despite lobbying from anti-vaccine groups, experts say they are unlikely to pass.
The Most Likely Timeline for Life to Return to Normal
An uncertain spring, an amazing summer, a cautious fall and winter, and then, finally, relief.
Texans Blindsided By Massive Electric Bills Await Details of Gov. Greg Abbott's Promised Relief
Electric bills are likely to rise for everyone, experts and consumer advocates say, but some Texans on variable rate contracts have been hit with immediate, massive price spikes. Lawmakers and the governor have promised to help, but haven't said how.
Tenants Struggle Amid Patchwork of State Rental Relief Efforts
Whether billions of dollars in aid will help save renters depends on how effectively states distribute the money.
Now Is the Time to Tackle Climate Change. Here’s How States Can Lead.
COMMENTARY | The risks from climate change hazards are growing in most American communities. State governments play a key role in helping local governments build a pipeline of resilience projects that will mitigate risks from extreme weather hazards.
Smallest Businesses Will Get Special Window to Apply for Federal Relief Funds
The Biden administration announced the change to the Paycheck Protection Program on Monday, along with other measures to improve access to funding for minority-owned businesses.
Bemoaning 'Cancel Culture,' One State Lawmaker Aims to Make Political Affiliation a Protected Class
California state Sen. Melissa Melendez, a Republican, said the legislation is necessary to ensure free speech.
Keeping Trees in the Ground Where They are Already Growing is an Effective Low-Tech Way to Slow Climate Change
COMMENTARY | Forests pull about one-third of all human-caused carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere each year. Researchers have calculated that ending deforestation and allowing mature forests to keep growing could enable forests to take up twice as much carbon.
Protecting the supply chain with a software bill of materials
One way to prevent supply chain hacks would be with a software bill of materials, a mechanism that would allow organizations to find out if any of the software they use has been affected by a specific vulnerability.
Login.gov opens to state and local programs
Login.gov, the General Services Administration’s cloud-based remote identity proofing platform, is now available to select federally funded state and local government programs.
COVID fueled 2020 cyberattacks
Over the last year, cyber criminals tried to acquire information related to the virus and possible vaccines or extort the health care industry, according to a new report said.
Preparing for the CDM dashboard: Big data and the cloud
Big data and analytics are empowering federal agencies to make decisions faster than ever, but the added capabilities require a more stringent cloud security and data protection strategy.
'One Thing After Another': Rural Texans Faced the Same Storm — With Unique Hardships
Last week's winter storm was brutal for the whole state, but rural Texans faced particular hardships, like distance from helpful neighbors. And newborn calves.
Vaccine Appointment Link Sharing ‘Highly Problematic’ for Health Departments
Virginia transitioned to a new centralized coronavirus vaccine registration system this week that officials said should help prevent people from passing links they use to schedule shots on to others.
Environmentalists Make Long-Shot Attempt to Ban New Factory Farms
It’s becoming clear that some lawmakers no longer see factory farming as a nuisance, but an emergency, as the industry's operations degrade water quality and cause other problems.
One month in, How Biden Has Changed Disaster Management and The U.S. Covid-19 response
COMMENTARY | The Biden administration is re-empowering key federal agencies to return to the roles and responsibilities they were designed for within a planned national disaster management framework.
Equity Budgeting in Cities: Directing Dollars Where They’re Needed Most
A growing number of cities are turning to their budget offices to help treat historically underserved communities more fairly.
Failed Poisoning Attempt Shows Vulnerability of Smaller Water Systems to Hackers
While cybersecurity resources can be scarce at small agencies, there are some basic steps they can take to protect themselves.
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