Black Lawmakers Are Getting Pepper Sprayed at Protests
A county commissioner, a city councilman and a U.S. congresswoman attended a protest in Columbus to support demonstrators and encourage peaceful tactics. Then police showed up.
Hundreds of New York City Staffers Write to Mayor Demanding Police Reform and Budget Cuts
New York City municipal employees condemned Mayor Bill de Blasio’s response to recent protests and demanded changes to the city’s police department.
State and Local Public Workforce Hit With Thousands More Job Losses
The downbeat figures came as the unemployment rate overall showed signs of improvement in May after skyrocketing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
DOD unwraps 7 more 5G testing sites
The Defense Department has named seven new 5G test sites that will explore augmented reality, wireless connectivity and spectrum sharing.
Is your agency’s wireless network ready for returning workers?
Distributed antenna systems can help agencies meet increased demand for connectivity, but also for the heavy broadband lift required for data analytics, streaming video, virtual conferences and internet-of-things devices.
Prosecutorial Discretion: The Prosecutor’s Role in Curbing Infections in Prisons
COMMENTARY | The rapid spread of Covid-19 in jails and prisons puts us all at risk. Prosecutors’ should flex their authority to reduce the chance of infection among the incarcerated population by limiting new arrests, pushing for early releases when prudent and ensuring sanitary conditions for those in custody.
Researchers raise concerns with differential privacy use on census data
By focusing on mortality rates among racial and ethnic minorities, Penn State researchers found that the privacy-enhancing data technique caused undercounting in rural areas and overcounting in cities.
It’s Time to Rethink the Disrupted US Food System From the Ground Up
COMMENTARY | The soil that produces our nation’s food supply is a weakened link slowly failing under ongoing strain.
Scientists tap the world’s most powerful computers in the race to understand and stop the coronavirus
High-performance computing has been critical in powering computational drug discovery, and Oak Ridge National Lab’s next machine, the exascale system Frontier, will push that work further, faster.
Covid-19 Can Last for Several Months
The disease’s “long-haulers” have endured relentless waves of debilitating symptoms—and disbelief from doctors and friends.
Montana’s Tribal Nations Preserve COVID Restrictions To Preserve Their Cultures
Tribal leaders across the state say reservation shutdowns and stay-at-home orders will continue for now, as widespread, proactive testing for the virus on reservations gets underway.
Tear Gas Is Way More Dangerous Than Police Let On—Especially During the Coronavirus Pandemic
In the middle of a respiratory pandemic, law enforcement agencies have used tear gas in especially dangerous ways. The chemical agent also seeps into homes, contaminates food, furniture, skin and surfaces, and can cause long-term lung damage.
Minneapolis Parks, Schools Cut Ties With Police Department
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Racial slur uttered after Ahmaud Arbery shooting, defendant said … Las Vegas bans protesters from carrying backpacks … Hawaii warns of scams targeting sex offenders.
Did Curfews Work? Cities Begin to Roll Back Restrictions
Police say curfews helped quell violence as they begin to lift restrictions, but civil liberties advocates say that they are actually used to stop peaceful protests.
Virus Casts Uncertainty Over City Budget and Economic Development in a Health Care Hub
Like other localities, the coronavirus has Rochester, Minnesota facing questions about both its financial outlook and future economic growth.
City Councils Across the Country Respond to George Floyd Protests
Councils have passed resolutions standing in solidarity with Floyd’s family and calling for police reform. So far, however, most haven’t taken substantive steps to change how police operate in their cities.
'A Parade, Not A Protest': An Interview With Sheriff Who Took Off Riot Gear, Walked with Protesters
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson won attention for marching in solidarity with protesters in Flint Township, Michigan. He says he knows it will take more efforts to really improve many people's perceptions of law enforcement.
NYC’s food assistance portal signals next wave of services delivery
A no-code, cloud-based platform let city workers build a management hub where residents can request food assistance and simultaneously invoke the workflows that coordinate food distribution.
Smart cities can help us manage post-COVID life, but they’ll need trust as well as tech
To avoid the perils of individual-level monitoring systems, cities must focus on how to leverage technology that enables the collection, analysis and reporting of data while protecting privacy.
‘New normal’ playbook starts with honest assessment of telework performance
By identifying their telework weak points, agencies can strategically manage their budgets and resources to support a future where secure remote work plays a major role.
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