City Creates Food Stamps App as Renewal Process Becomes More Difficult
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is resuming pre-coronavirus application and renewal requirements for food stamps. Washington, D.C. created a mobile public benefits app that officials hope will make it easier for recipients to apply and meet eligibility requirements.
Second Night of Unrest in Wisconsin City After Police Shooting of Black Man
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | A look at local and state government ties to Idaho militias … Colorado interstate reopens after two-week wildfire closure … Connecticut city to name sewer plant after John Oliver.
Black Workers Are More Likely to Be Unemployed but Less Likely to Get Unemployment Benefits
More people than ever became eligible for unemployment benefits after Congress included part-time and gig workers, but the data shows that hasn’t solved a huge racial disparity. Here’s why.
Poll: State and Local Governments Get Way Better Marks than Feds for Handling Virus
The survey shows Americans’ approval of the state and local pandemic response fell this month, but it’s still nowhere near the dismal reviews the Trump administration or Congress gets.
Florida’s Cautionary Tale: How Gutting and Muzzling Public Health Fueled Covid Fire
Even as Florida's population grew over the last decade, Florida slashed the funding of local health departments, leaving them with less staff to respond to the pandemic. And some were then told not to speak.
Mitigating the Cyber Threat to Retirement Systems
COMMENTARY | As retirement systems are a high-value target for cybercriminals, administrators need to implement security measures to bolster their cyber defenses.
Seamless info sharing for first responders
The Department of Homeland Security is funding two small businesses developing technologies that would facilitate information sharing among first responders from multiple jurisdictions.
5 ways to bolster cybersecurity maturity
While tight budgets and an inability to keep up with evolving threats hinder cybersecurity maturity, agencies can shore up their defenses.
How phishing can lead to a shipment of headaches
Phishing emails made to look as though they originate from UPS, FedEx and DHL are flying under the radar of many email detection services and might even fool well-trained IT and cybersecurity professionals.
The Pandemic Recession Is Approaching a Dire Turning Point
Without an extra $600 a week in unemployment assistance, many Americans are on the brink of not being able to pay rent or put food on the table.
Vishing attacks on the rise, FBI, CISA warn
Hackers are targeting employees working from home during the coronavirus pandemic with “vishing” or voice phishing campaigns, since at least mid-July, according to an alert from the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Louisiana Braces for Back-to-Back Hurricanes in Coming Days
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Montana governor seeks help of judge to remove head of public land management … New York City mayor says there is no timeline for indoor dining … California governor did not take pay cut when he said he would.
PIV encryption: The solution to federal email insecurity
Personal identity verification credentials and encryption enable strong identity verification and end-to-end encryption, ensuring that only the intended recipient can read encrypted emails and attachments.
Minnesota Lawsuit is Latest to Challenge a Face Mask Mandate
Across the country, state and local directives imposing face mask requirements have been met with repeated court challenges.
A Showdown Over Returning to the Classroom
An Iowa school district and teachers union have sued the governor over her mandate requiring schools to reopen for in-person instruction.
Protests Arrive Outside Mayors’ Front Doors
The homes of public officials have become magnets for protests. Not all mayors are pleased.
Energy Department's AI office looking for partnerships
Two recently announced artificial intelligence collaborations show how the technology can affect real world problems, according to the head of the Energy Department's AI office.
One State Launches Online Tool to Help Residents Gauge Risk of Exposure to Covid-19
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services launched the "Decision Tool" after contact-tracing data showed an increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases linked to mass gatherings.
California's Data Failures Stymie Efforts to Curb COVID-19 Virus
Data system problems left California with a backlog of about 300,000 lab reports.
The Urban Future is Carless
COMMENTARY | As cities consider what a post-pandemic environment looks like, micromobility devices can help reduce reliance on cars, make streets safer and be more environmentally friendly.
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