Don’t let cyber insurance distract you from your IT strategy
Cyber insurance can be a great addition to an agency’s cybersecurity toolbox, but it is only one piece of a good strategy that includes continuity of operations, disaster recovery and active patching.
One Governor’s Actions Highlight the Strengths—and Shortcomings—of State-Led Interventions
Absent federal direction, states and cities have been left to go their own way.
Help Wanted: Retired Doctors And Nurses Don Scrubs Again In Coronavirus Fight
Some governors have issued pleas for retired medical professionals to join the fight against coronavirus.
The Child-Care Crisis Is Even Worse for Health-Care Workers
Medical professionals need to be at work more urgently than ever, but their child care has essentially evaporated. Eager (but fragile) networks of volunteers have stepped in to help.
Trail Use Way Up as Coronavirus Stifles Other Activities
“People are craving outlets for their physical and mental well being,” said an expert. But this has created concerns that people are too crammed together in these open spaces.
California, New York Extend Mortgage Relief to Homeowners
Action taken by the states will temporarily halt foreclosure proceedings and allow residents to defer mortgage payments.
Local Government's Still Open—Remotely
As Covid-19 takes hold in communities, local governments are transitioning staff members to telework—a first for many localities. And it's come with challenges, from slow broadband connections to a laptop shortage.
Is America Ready for a Second Wave of Coronavirus?
A resurgence of the virus would strain local health systems already close to a breaking point—but they might be more prepared the second time around.
How to sidestep BEC scams targeting government
Under-resourced state, local and county agencies are increasingly targets of business email compromise scams, but basic cyber hygiene can go far to prevent it.
Cities, legislatures learn to govern by conference call
Some of the most important legislation states and cities enact to fight the coronavirus pandemic will be passed on grainy video chats or glitchy conference calls, using processes that have never been tested.
Public Health Officials To Newsom: Lockdown Won’t Work Without Enforcement
Relying on social pressure as the primary tool to persuade people to comply threatens to slow progress.
Covid-19 Shows Us Why We Should Keep ICE Out of Hospitals
COMMENTARY | Fearing Trump’s immigration police, people are avoiding health care facilities. That’s dangerous, particularly now.
Coronavirus Is Slamming State Unemployment Systems
Funding is one concern, another is handling an unprecedented wave of claims.
Don’t Halt Social Distancing. Instead, Do It Right.
COMMENTARY | There are two things the United States must do to beat the coronavirus.
Schools, Transit, Hospital Funding Included in Senate Coronavirus Bill
Senate leaders agreed on a package that includes $340 billion for relief efforts boosting schools, hospitals and state and local governments, as well as a $150 billion fund specifically to help states and localities fight the pandemic.
‘Prisons Are Bacteria Factories’; Elderly Most at Risk
“You’re going to see devastation that’s unbelievable.”
Governor Reiterates Importance of Social Distancing after 'Coronavirus Party' Attendee Tests Positive for Virus
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear had a hard time containing his frustration this week.
Americans Say They Are Taking Social Distancing More Seriously, Poll Shows
New polling shows that, on the whole, Americans say they are stepping up efforts to isolate themselves—but some demographics are being more cautious than others.
Some states are reporting incomplete COVID-19 results, blurring the full picture
Several states are reporting only positive COVID-19 test results from private labs, a practice that paints a misleading picture of how fast the disease is spreading.
Aid for States Lacking in $2 Trillion Deal, New York and Maryland Governors Say
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called the estimated $3.8 billion his state would receive through the aid package a “drop in the bucket.”
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