'Think different' about your agency's cloud migration
Adopting a DevSecOps approach as the foundation of cloud initiatives lets application, security and operations teams work together as a collaborative team.
FirstNet on track, but could use more transparency, GAO says
Greater communication among stakeholders and a more comprehensive master schedule would improve FirstNet’s oversight of the massive public safety broadband contract and boost the confidence of its end users, the Government Accountability Office found.
What workloads run best on which clouds?
Research shows that cloud computing workloads are spread relatively evenly across public, private and private platforms from the major vendors, but what jobs runs on those platforms tends to vary.
American Law Does Not Take Rape Seriously
COMMENTARY | Permeating every moment of Harvey Weinstein’s trial is the disturbing history of sexual-assault prosecution in America.
Young Ranchers Are Finding New Ways to Raise Livestock and Improve the Land
COMMENTARY | New ranchers in California are using innovative strategies that they believe can mitigate wildfire risk to communities and improve soil through grazing.
The Surprising Reasons Vaping Bans Draw Pushback
Some scientists caution that vaping regulations may do more harm than good.
How Capitalism Broke Young Adulthood
COMMENTARY | Boomers have socialism. Why not Millennials?
Closure of the Seattle National Archives Faces Local Pushback
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Debate over LGBTQ earmarks in Chicago … A universal basic income pilot proposed in Washington … Texas receives federal funding for women’s health.
Binge Drinkers Are Drinking More Alcohol in Nine States, CDC Says
Fewer Americans are binge drinking, but consumption among those who do is on the rise.
States Sue Trump Administration Over 3D-Printed Gun Regulations
The state attorneys general say they fear making online designs to create “ghost guns” more accessible will lead to violence.
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Move Forward with 'Public Charge' Rule
States, advocacy groups and others have filed lawsuits to halt implementation of the rule, which limits the public assistance immigrants can receive and still be eligible for green cards.
Granting Anonymity to State Lawmakers—Behind Tinted Windows
State law in Rhode island requires tinted car windows to let in a certain amount of light. One lawmaker wants to exempt General Assembly members from the rule, saying it's necessary to ensure safety.
NY proposes outlawing ransomware payments
New York is considering bills that prohibit local governments from using taxpayer money to pay ransoms.
Spotlight on election security
As the 2020 election season takes off, states are pushing for tighter security and broader participation through online options.
Protecting 2020 election infrastructure from ransomware
When it comes to preventing data loss during an ongoing election, agencies may need to look into continuously replicating data and systems.
Is the Medication You’re Taking Worth Its Price?
The quality-adjusted life year (QALY) seeks to determine the value of health care treatments. Some patients are wary.
For 2020 Election, States Debate Who’s Allowed to Vote
Lawsuits and new voting bills will dominate several states this year.
Designing Constructive Feedback Discussions for Success
If it’s not about pursuing high performance tied to the mission, it’s personal, and that’s lousy feedback.
New York City Council Votes to Require Businesses to Accept Cash
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Illinois will give students time off to vote … Virginia Senate passes red flag law … Wisconsin governor calls for special session.
Measuring the Cost of a State’s Car Economy
A new study attempts to come up with a dollar figure for how much cars, trucks and roads cost Massachusetts each year.
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