New Laws Could Protect Drivers From Highway ‘Ice Missiles’
Drivers with ice and snow on their car risk fines in some states.
Thousands Rally for Gun Rights at Virginia Protest
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Florida Supreme Court rules on voting fines … Taxpayer bill of rights proposed in New Mexico … South Dakota may criminalize providing transgender healthcare to minors.
How States and Localities Could Spur More Companies to Share Profits With Their Workers
A new report says profit sharing and employee ownership can benefit both companies and workers, recommending state and local policies to help support these business models.
State Can’t Ban Ads for Discount Booze, Appeals Court Rules
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found Missouri restrictions on alcohol advertising violated the First Amendment.
A Tourism Campaign Centered on a Lack of Tourists
In its 2020 advertising campaign, North Dakota urges travelers to "follow your curiosity—not the crowds," a nod to the state's wide-open landscape and sparsely populated attractions.
FBI to loop states into local election threats
Under a new policy, the FBI will also brief state officials when local election infrastructure has been compromised.
How agencies can protect themselves against DNS attacks
Government must segment their network architecture and adopt a zero-trust strategy.
CISA seeks input on modernized TIC 3.0
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency wants agencies to comment on new draft guidance as they shape their own pilot programs and use cases.
Seniors’ Sweet Tax Breaks Have Become a Target
In most states, seniors pay less income tax than younger people. Is that fair?
Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Dream Comes True in Kansas
A Democratic governor coaxed a Republican legislative leader into backing Medicaid expansion after years of opposition. Could this be a model for Washington?
Tennessee Passes Measure Allowing Adoption Agencies to Deny Gay Couples
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Virginia passes Equal Rights Amendment … Utah governor stops distribution of condoms with local puns … Rappers Jay-Z and Yo Gotti file lawsuit against Mississippi prisons.
Bike Share Programs Are On the Rise, Yet the Gender Gap Persists
COMMENTARY | Bike sharing was once proposed as a solution to narrow the cycling gender gap—but it may be further widening this gap.
Proposal Could Impose Higher Taxes on Companies With Large CEO-Worker Pay Gaps
A California Senate committee approved a bill meant to address big pay disparities between corporate executives and employees.
FBI to Alert States About Local Election System Hacks
The FBI changed its policy to allow agents to inform both state and local election officials when election systems are breached.
Deploying Body-Worn Cameras in a County Jail
A sheriff's office in Wyoming recently began using body-worn cameras on deputies working inside the county jail, the first in the state to test the technology in a correctional setting.
3 simple solutions to guard against ransomware
Automated tools give IT teams visibility, access and control to protect agency systems from increasingly sophisticated attacks.
Can the intelligence community really share election security threat info?
Federal officials will work harder to share information about election security threats with state officials, but they must also protect sources, which will leave local officials unsatisfied, according to the IC's election security threats executive.
A State Could Open Up a Window for Adult Sex Abuse Survivors to Sue Over Old Allegations
Legislation introduced in the New York state legislature would create a one-year period for people to file lawsuits in cases where the statute of limitations has expired.
Cybersecurity from the statehouse to the local library
A new report showcases successful cybersecurity collaborations between state and local governments and offers tips on forming cybersecurity partnerships.
Property Taxes Sink Farmland Owners
As farmland continues to increase in value, even amid declining farm prices and weather woes, farmers see their tax bills rise.
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