Are public-health data systems up to the coronavirus challenge?
Updating data reporting, analysis and surveillance capabilities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will improve detection and tracking of emerging health threats, agency officials said.
DOE turns to AI to transform science
The Department of Energy announced plans to invest up to $40 million to research how artificial intelligence and machine learning can spur transformative advances across scientific disciplines.
5 ways to avoid phishing lures
The right software can detect suspicious activity and alert security teams, but employees should also avoid risky behaviors that invite threats.
New federal rules will let patients put medical records on smartphones
Patients will be able to download their electronic health records and other health care data onto their smartphones, giving them a greater say in health care decisions.
Thousands of Foster Children Were Sent Out of State to Mental Health Facilities Where Some Faced Abuse and Neglect
State officials are supposed to send foster children to out-of-state facilities only as a last resort, but in Illinois alone, it has happened dozens of times. In many cases, officials failed to adequately monitor their treatment and well-being.
Even with DNA Detection, Asian Carp Continue to Evade Scientists
Scientists say these fish could wreak havoc in the Great Lakes.
Cities Consider Eviction Moratoriums During Coronavirus
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Medical debt bill passes in Idaho … Measure would lift a ban on yoga in Alabama … Florida may invest in recount technology.
Open or Close? Schools Grapple with Coronavirus Decisions
While some school districts may have the resources to hold virtual classes during closures, others worry about meeting students’ basic needs if classes are cancelled.
California Didn’t Become More Dangerous After It Passed a Sanctuary Law, Study Says
Law enforcement warned that California’s sanctuary policy would endanger public safety. New research found that hasn’t been the case.
First Coronavirus ‘Containment Zone’ in U.S. Established in New York State
A suburb of New York City will close all public gathering places within a one-mile radius for two weeks, making it the first location in the U.S. that has taken such strict measures.
‘Internet of things’ could be an unseen threat to elections
Not only must state and local authorities and intelligence communities remain vigilant, but citizens should secure their own internet-connected devices and watch for personalized attempts to influence or disrupt their political participation.
Fisheries sites move to the cloud
The National Marine Fisheries Service finishing a project that rolls about 20 websites onto a single cloud-based content management system and improves customer satisfaction.
4 ways government can use AI to track coronavirus
Artificial intelligence and machine learning can analyze large amounts of data and offer insights leading to deeper knowledge about diseases and enabling health officials to make better decisions throughout the entire evolution of an outbreak.
Latest data center guidance may have increased security risk, watchdog says
When the Office of Management and Budget narrowed the definition of a data center, GAO said, it limited agencies’ visibility into security risks.
Cancel Everything
COMMENTARY | Social distancing is the only way to stop the coronavirus. We must start immediately.
For Many Serving Harsh Sentences, The Governor Becomes a Last Hope
Lawmakers are recognizing the harms of mass incarceration. But some governors are reluctant to use their clemency power to address them.
Bee Lawns Generate National Buzz
At least 28 states have enacted pollinator health laws in recent years.
Worker Safety Net Measures Get Attention As Coronavirus Outbreak Grinds On
New York’s governor on Monday promised a paid sick leave proposal for people subject to quarantines.
Report: Vape Manufacturer Juul Has Been Spending Thousands on State Attorney General Races
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Durham hit by Russian malware … State banking associations call for passage of marijuana financing bill … Virginia passes gun background check legislation.
The Coronavirus Recession Will Be Unusually Difficult to Fight
COMMENTARY | Consequences will linger even after the virus dissipates.
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