Can CISA deliver nationwide election security?
While state election officials were generally satisfied with support from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, a new watchdog report found CISA is "not well-positioned" to execute a nationwide election security strategy in 2020.
A two-pronged strategy for IoT security awareness
Besides addressing address how employees interact with internet-enabled devices, agencies must ensure their IoT technology partners across the supply chain follow best practices.
HHS taps into nationwide drug-testing data
A clinical drug testing services provider is giving the Department of Health and Human Services near-real-time test results from all 50 states for free in an effort to combat the country’s drug overdose crisis.
AI could constantly scan the internet for data privacy violations, a quicker, easier way to enforce compliance
Artificial intelligence reduce the time it takes companies to determine whether they are complying with privacy regulations and help regulators determine whether companies they oversee are complying with the rules.
The Great Affordability Crisis Breaking America
COMMENTARY | In one of the best decades the American economy has ever recorded, families were bled dry.
Some Nonprofit Hospitals Aren’t Earning Their Tax Breaks, Critics Say
Half of all charity care in Chicago falls to one health system.
New York Residents Get Banned From Global Entry Over State Immigration Law
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Florida Senate passes parental approval requirement for abortions … Utah may eliminate grades for school ratings … West Virginia will debut smartphone voting.
State Proposal to Mandate Pay for Worker Shift Changes Draws Fire
The California Chamber of Commerce this week branded the bill a “job killer.” But prior research suggests scheduling uncertainty is hard on service sector employees.
How Fines and Fees Reform Became a Priority for Cities Across the Country
Dozens of cities are changing how they collect fines and fees. How did this movement grow?
Seeking to Deter Would-Be Social Media Stars, Legislator Wants to Crack Down on Ice Cream Licking
A bill in Arizona would make it illegal for people to lick ice cream and return it to the store shelf, a response to a video that went viral last summer.
The Iowa caucuses app had another problem: It could have been hacked
While there is no evidence hackers intercepted or tampered with the results, a security firm consulted by ProPublica found that the app lacks key safeguards.
CIA unwraps C2E draft RFP
The massive Commercial Cloud Enterprise contract features an integrated, interoperable multicloud ecosystem that allows users to select cloud services based on their project objectives and the individual CSP's strengths.
Chattanooga taps AI to identify hate speech
To better understand the factors leading to the spread of violent extremism and intolerance, the city is using Hatebase's natural language processing tool to analyze reports of inappropriate speech and determine the likelihood of hateful context.
Delivering on the promise of smart parking
With mobile-enabled parking, municipalities can get actionable insights to shape parking policies and curb management.
20 Seconds to Optimize Hand Wellness
One of the world’s most crucial and selfless acts is still simply washing your hands.
Preeminent Hospitals Penalized Over Rates Of Patients’ Injuries
Under the law, Medicare is mandated each year to punish the quarter of general care hospitals that have the highest rates of patient safety issues.
Why Many Organic Farmers ‘Didn’t Notice the Trade War’
The dispute didn’t substantially harm one of fastest-growing sectors of U.S. agriculture.
Washington State May Ban Firearms from the State Capitol
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Kentucky legislature may ban sanctuary cities … City in Arizona may be billed by state for higher minimum wage … West Virginia considers grease pit legislation.
Proposed Federal Rule Will Undercut State Lending Protections, AGs Warn
The attorneys general are concerned about a strategy that high-cost lenders can use to get around state interest rate caps.
Recycling Labels Don’t Reflect Reality for Local Governments
A local government official says the federal government could help by setting standards that make clear what plastics are recyclable.
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