Oracle fights on against JEDI cloud contract
The company is appealing a July ruling by Court of Federal Claims that denied Oracle's protest over the potential Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract.
On the offense: How federal cybersecurity is changing
A safer, more expansive cybersecurity infrastructure empowers the nation's defend-forward strategy, allowing government to mediate emerging threats from across the globe.
Wyoming Is Using Medicaid to Treat Air Ambulances Like a Public Utility
Other states dealing with the high air ambulance costs have tried to rein in the industry but have continually run up against the Airline Deregulation Act.
Does L.A.’s Scooter Data Program Violate State Privacy Laws?
As more cities adopt a controversial scooter tracking system pioneered by Los Angeles, concerns about rider data privacy are spreading.
The Next Recession Will Destroy Millennials
Millennials are already in debt and without savings. After the next downturn, they’ll be in even bigger trouble.
Oklahoma Judge Rules Against Johnson and Johnson in Opioid Trial
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | North Carolina governor vetoes ICE cooperation bill … Virginia returns land to local tribe … Indiana national park reopens after chemical spill.
City Sued Over Sidewalk Accessibility for People With Disabilities
The plaintiffs in the case want Philadelphia to take steps to upgrade ramps and cut down on obstructions.
Federal Watchdog Sounds Alarm Over New York Nursing Homes
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General found shortfalls related to fire safety and other areas in a survey of 20 facilities.
The Latest State to Prohibit Smoking in Cars With Minors
In Illinois, people smoking in a car carrying a child can now face fines up to $250. At least nine other states have similar policies.
5 steps for building a zero-trust environment
Ongoing attacks demonstrate why agencies must move to a zero-trust model of IT security, where nothing inside or outside the network perimeter is automatically trusted.
Indianapolis steps up its 5G profile
The Indiana 5G Zone will provide lab space and 5G infrastructure to drive the testing and development of advanced networking applications.
Bargain-hunting robocars could spell the end for downtown parking – cities need to plan ahead now
One of the biggest effects of autonomous vehicles may be on parking, as AVs leave expensive downtown spots behind in favor of cheaper parking outside the city center.
Can Solar Panels Handle the Heat of a Warming World?
High temperatures and humidity make solar panels less efficient. What does that mean for solar power as the climate changes?
Trump Orders ‘a Lot’ of Ketamine for Depressed Veterans
The president told the VA to purchase a large amount of a controversial new nasal spray. The agency says it will consider incorporating the drug after it has more data.
Success of Red Flag Laws Might Depend on Mental Health Teams
Few local police forces are trained to prevent would-be shooters from acting.
Announcing the 2019 Public Sector Innovation winners
These 40 projects at the federal, state and local levels show just how transformative government IT can be.
Illinois Sets New Minimum Salary for Teachers
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What to Do with All This Broken Stuff? Cities Aim to Help People Fix It
Across the country, municipalities are helping residents repair mendable belongings, keep material out of landfills and save money.
Moving Toward Taxing Motorists by the Mile
Nevada will begin collecting odometer readings from drivers this fall, the first step of determining whether a "pay by mile" tax policy would work in the state.
Stolen fingerprints could spell the end of biometric security – here’s how to save it
Encrypting biometrics or protecting the raw data with blockchain can protect it from leaking to unwanted parties and making biometric security unusable.
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