HHS gears up for widespread COVID surveillance – through wastewater
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to test wastewater in 42 states for signs of the COVID-19 virus.
Foreign Hackers Cripple Texas County’s Email System, Raising Election Security Concerns
The malware attack, which sent fake email replies to voters and businesses, spotlights an overlooked vulnerability in counties that don’t follow best practices for computer security.
Local Health Officials Worry CDC Has 'Lost Its Soul'
Conflicting public health messages cause some Americans to ignore key guidance.
Senate Still Divided on Comprehensive Data Privacy Legislation
Though recent bills are similar, lawmakers have yet to resolve two polarizing issues: preemption and private right to action.
Breonna Taylor Decision Sparks Nationwide Protests
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | California pledges to eliminate new gas-powered cars by 2035 ... Louisiana's voter-registration website goes down on National Voter Registration Day ... Missouri governor tests positive for Covid-19.
What to Do When the Future Feels Hopeless
Humans like to feel optimistic about and in control of where their life is headed. The pandemic has made it very hard to feel that way.
St. Louis Police Will No Longer Have to Reside Within City Limits
By temporarily doing away with the city’s residency requirement for first responders, St. Louis officials hope it will become easier to recruit and hire officers to fill current vacancies.
Plea Bargaining Needs to be More Transparent, Report Argues
Widespread plea bargaining in the criminal justice system may be fueling racial inequities and leading innocent people to plead guilty, says a new report from the Vera Institute of Justice.
Schools Are Juggling All Kinds of Learning Models This Year. But That Doesn’t Always Mean They Are Hiring More Teachers.
In many districts, some students are staying home to learn online while others head back into the classroom. Who will teach them?
Rise in Virus Among Young Adults Poses Threat to Older Americans, CDC Warns
Data cited in a new report indicates that increased cases among older adults have followed upticks among younger parts of the population.
AI-based traffic management improves mobility, saves fuel, cuts pollution
Researchers are developing a dynamic feedback traffic signal control system that reduces corridor-level fuel consumption by 20% while maintaining a safe and efficient transportation environment.
Why data drills should be part of emergency planning
Data drills help cities develop coordinated, data-driven crisis response plans by identifying key players, valuable datasets, useful technologies and data governance challenges before disaster strikes.
Public-sector software provider reportedly hit with ransomware
Tyler Technologies, one of the largest suppliers of software solutions to state and local governments, seems to have suffered a ransomware attack.
‘We’ve all started calling it “the Senseless” ’
As they scramble to complete the census count weeks earlier than originally planned, Census Bureau workers across the country say their task is being undermined by the technology that was supposed to revolutionize the national count.
California Expands Privacy Protection to Public Health Workers Amid Threats
Protesters angry over mask mandates and stay-at-home orders have gone to the homes of health officers in multiple counties in California.
First Came the Floods. Then Came the Polling Place Changes.
Baton Rouge's 2016 floods offers 2020 coronavirus parallels.
Want stronger cybersecurity? Start by improving east-west traffic detection
Internal firewalls, deception technology and network traffic analysis can all play a role in helping agencies protect themselves from east-west attacks.
Foreign hackers cripple Texas county’s email system, raising election security concerns
The malware attack, which sent fake email replies to voters and businesses, spotlights an overlooked vulnerability in counties that don’t follow best practices for computer security.
Pandemic’s Uncertainties Hang Heavy Over Small City's Budget
Augusta, Maine has already resorted to layoffs and furloughs to slow spending. Looking ahead, there are still questions about what will happen with badly needed state aid and other revenues.
Flu Season Could Further Strain Public Health Systems
The symptoms of the flu and coronavirus are similar and experts warn confusion over the two could overburden Covid-19 testing capacity.
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