You’re Probably Complaining the Wrong Way
The psychologist Guy Winch’s method for getting people to do things differently.
Digital Driver’s Licenses Could Become a Real Option in Some States
Several states have run pilots for digital driver’s licenses, which would allow residents to supplement plastic ID cards with smartphone apps. But as the technology becomes more of a reality, experts are worried about the privacy implications.
Want Ammo? Be Prepared For A Background Check
California is the first state in the nation to require anyone buying ammunition to go through a background check at the time of each purchase.
It Takes Years to Fully Recover from Big Storms Like Sandy
COMMENTARY | This failure to help families get completely back on their feet is partly due to shortfalls in funding from charitable and federal sources.
Invasive Grass Increases Wildfire Threat in Western States
Land managers are grappling with cheatgrass, a weed that has invaded millions of acres.
Oregon Lawmakers Pass Bill to Make Building Duplexes Easier
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Big cuts to Alaska’s university system … Conservatives call for Portland mayor’s resignation after protests … Illinois governor signs executive order for transgender students.
DNA Evidence Will be Stored for 50 Years Under New State Law
The policy aims to give victims of sexual assault and prosecutors ample time to track down and convict offenders.
RPA, AI help speed review of Medicare claims
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is using the Intake Process Automation Tool to validate information on Medicare Advantage claims and identify potential problems for staff reviewers.
Survey: Half of paperless voting machines found in 3 states
Of the machines used without voter verified paper trails in 2018, more than half are found in just three states -- Pennsylvania, Georgia and Texas.
The Education Deserts of Rural America
The college-completion gap between rural and urban residents is widening.
How AI technology helps police protect citizens’ identities
Redaction solutions powered by artificial intelligence can identify blur items of interest within the video, from license plates to human faces in minutes.
Protect the border with tech, Hurd says
Sensor technologies and data analysis could provide a common picture of threats and activity along the 2,000-mile border.
State Lawmakers Eye Federal Dollars To Boost Mental Health Counseling By Peers
A bill pending in California would create a process for certifying peer support workers and establish a set of core aptitudes and ethics guidelines for the job.
Who's Benefitting from U.S. Economic Expansion?
COMMENTARY | Unfortunately, economic growth during the current expansion has neither been deep nor broadly distributed among most Americans.
Progress Stalls for Minor Parties to Get on State Ballots
‘It’s the worst year for hostility to minor parties and independent candidates since 1971.’
Should City Council Be a Full-Time Job?
A proposal in Chicago would ban side gigs if they cause ethical conflicts. It’s the latest addition to a national debate about what the salaries and time commitments of city council members should be.
Illinois Lawmakers Pass Legislation to Aid Rural, Independent Pharmacies
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Philadelphia holds emergency meeting over gun violence … Amazon steps into Seattle City Council elections … Pennsylvania lawmakers approve funding for new voting machines.
Supreme Court’s Gerrymander Decision Shifts Fight Back to States
Reformers are likely to focus on independent commissions and transparency efforts to overhaul partisan gerrymandering before maps are redrawn in 2021.
States Authorize Ridesharing for Medical Transport
Medicaid recipients in Arizona can now use Lyft to travel to non-emergency medical appointments, with similar laws on the way in Florida and Texas.
Data-driven space exploration
Organizations pursuing missions in space need quick access to their data so they can support mission-critical systems, ongoing software development and analytics applications.
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