Traffic forecasting for every city?
Using a new transfer learning approach, researchers were able to analyze traffic data from the San Francisco region and forecast traffic flow in the Los Angeles region and vice versa.
CBP plans broader use of facial recognition
According to a proposed rule change, Customs and Border Protection will expand the use of facial recognition technology for entry/exit tracking systems.
California Law Banning Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics Will Transform Industry
When the law takes effect in 2025, it will mark the first major action to remove toxic substances from beauty products in almost a century.
State and Local Republican Officials Shy Away From Trump's Efforts to Overturn Election Results
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Illinois House speaker’s power slipping amid federal probe … Milwaukee health workers face death threats … Florida sheriff’s office keeping list of kids seen at risk of “life of crime” … state-local spat over charity venison.
Biden and Congressional Democrats in ‘Lockstep Agreement’ to Push for Lame-Duck Covid Deal
Negotiations on another round of coronavirus relief stalled before the election. Now congressional leaders in both parties are taking steps to revive talks before year-end.
Ready or Not, 5G is Coming: Governments Need To Be Prepared Today
COMMENTARY | 5G will revolutionize government operations. State and local governments must start preparing for it now to ensure they can maximize its benefits.
'Good, Honest, Capable, and Willing People:' A Take on Election Administrators Goes Viral
James Young, Louisville's former director of elections, took to Twitter to defend the integrity of election workers. Twelve thousand retweets later, he explains why.
A New Program in One State Will Help People Expunge Marijuana Convictions
A state-funded coalition of legal organizations will help Illinois residents navigate the process of criminal record expungement for pot-related offenses.
Long-term telework can expand recruitment pool
The dramatic expansion of telework driven by the pandemic could fuel recruitment of federal employees who live outside the in Washington, D.C., area, Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said at a Nov. 18 hearing.
Long-awaited IoT security bill heads to president’s desk
While the legislation targets agency use of internet-of-things devices, it will likely push the broader IoT market toward greater cybersecurity.
Can private data as a service unlock government data sharing?
PDaaS makes data sharing practical while preserving privacy, breaking the zero-sum mold of sharing or privacy, but not both.
AI shows where cities need trees the most
Google’s Tree Canopy Lab uses aerial imagery, 3D digital surface models and artificial intelligence to estimate and map the density of tree canopy cover and support decision-making related to air quality and heat island risk.
New York Court Officials Complete Rare Review of Cases Handled by Judge Forced Into Retirement by Dementia
A review of dozens of Judge ShawnDya Simpson’s cases found the decisions to be rational, a disappointment for a man whose claims of innocence had been one of the judge’s last cases.
Trump’s Lame-Duck Status Leaves Governors to Wing It on COVID
President-elect Joe Biden has promised a more unified national effort once he takes office on Jan. 20. But with record hospitalizations and new cases, many governors have decided they can’t afford to wait.
Election Disinformation Fears Came True for State Officials
False attacks on the voting process seeped into local elections.
Election disinformation fears came true for state officials
The disinformation scenario that local election officials feared months ago has come true: President Donald Trump’s false claims of voter fraud have been picked up by many state and local Republican officials across the country, and polls now show that more than two-thirds of GOP voters believe the 2020 election was neither free nor fair.
Government-funded scientists laid the groundwork for billion-dollar vaccines
Basic research conducted at the National Institutes of Health, Defense Department and federally funded academic laboratories has been the essential ingredient in the rapid development of vaccines in response to COVID-19.
Trump Turns to State Legislators in His Bid to Overturn Election Results
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | CDC recommends avoiding Thanksgiving travel … Biden meets with governors … Third Cincinnati council member arrested on corruption charges … Las Vegas tries to lure tech workers from Seattle and San Francisco
States Launch Broadband Grant Programs with CARES Act Money
Experts say broadband infrastructure projects will be more helpful in improving connectivity in the long run than the type of WiFi deployments that were quickly rolled out at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
The High Cost of a Looming Eviction Wave
With millions of people behind on rent, there could be a lot of evictions this winter. A new report suggests the cost of these evictions on the social safety net could be astronomical.
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