A City-Run Database to Boost Local Arts and Culture
Lafayette, Louisiana is creating a cultural asset database as a way to make it easier to find and connect with local artists, musicians, venues, and others in creative industries.
Some States Move to Curtail Suspension and Expulsion of Students
California and Texas have both made strides to keep young students—and particularly students of color—in the classroom.
Teaching Consent as Part of Sex Ed
Sex ed classes in Illinois schools must include a lesson on consent under a state law that goes into effect in January.
When a Hurricane Hits, Neighbors Are the Real First Responders
COMMENTARY | The best determinant of how well a community fares in a storm is often not what happens after landfall, but what it was like before the wind and water hit.
Where Do College Grads Live? The Top and Bottom U.S. Cities
Even though superstar hubs top the list of the most educated cities, other cities are growing their share at a much faster rate.
ID validation on the fly for emergency response
A new solution dynamically vets and authorizes first responders and their devices so they can access and share information when they are participating in incidents outside their home jurisdiction.
DOD awards $8B contract for cloud-based business software
The Defense Enterprise Office Solutions contract will move as many as 3.15 million DOD users and systems to the Microsoft Office 365 platform.
How smart cities can rise up against ransomware
Cities must develop a deep understanding of the devices and software on their networks and anticipate how a cybercriminal could exploit their technology.
In Rural Utah, Preventing Suicide Means Meeting Gun Owners Where They Are
Suicide by gun is a particular problem in Utah: the rate in rural areas is double that in urban areas.
Malfunctioning Voting Machines in Mississippi Spark Concerns
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Hurricane Dorian heads for Florida … New York police union issues vote of no confidence in mayor and police chief … North Carolina raises state worker salaries.
When a Cougar Comes to Town
There have been reports of a big cat lurking in Washington’s capital city. A state agency is looking into the sightings.
The Right to Bear Nunchucks
Arizona residents can legally possess nunchucks, now that a new state law has gone into effect.
Texas Cities Rebounding From Ransomware Attack
Local governments have credited data backups and cyber security policies with the quick recovery and say cyber insurance will help recoup recovery-related costs.
At least 25% of People in Jail Are Booked More Than Once a Year, Report Says
A new report sheds light on how many people are arrested and booked into jail several times per year, often because of mental health or substance abuse problems.
DHS awards emergency comms services contract
The contract will ensure key stakeholders have access to priority telecommunications services in the event of a major disaster, terrorist attack or act of war.
Facebook rolls out emergency alert tool
Local government and first responders will soon be able to use Facebook to spread information about emergencies.
National Guard may help states defend against ransomware
Following recent ransomware attacks in Texas and Louisiana, the National Guard is considering expanding its cybersecurity vulnerability assessment pilot.
How data security at the edge can future-proof your agency
Organizations that embrace a dependable backup and recovery solution are more secure and resilient in the face of cyberthreats, operational outages and other disruptions.
What Happens When You Don’t Pay a Hospital Bill
As Americans sink under medical expenses, debt collectors go to great—and sometimes strange—lengths to collect.
The Unsettling Rise of the Urban Narc App
It’s getting easier for city residents to use technology that can report bad drivers who block bike lanes. Welcome to the self-surveillance era of traffic safety.
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