Wisconsin Supreme Court Says School Policy Subject to Governor’s Approval
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Salt Lake City mayor seeks court order to stop port construction … New York and New Jersey expand benefits for 9/11 responders … Atlanta mayor unveils affordable housing plan.
A City Says ‘No’ to More Police Officers
The city council in Durham, North Carolina recently rebuffed a police department push to add more cops on the beat, with a narrow majority deciding instead to spend the money on employee raises.
'Pay to Play:' State Legislature Considers Compensation for College Athletes
Under proposed legislation in California, college athletes could be paid for the use of their names, images or likenesses.
Lawmakers Grapple with Improving Election Security While Respecting States’ Rights
Experts say paper ballots are the way to go, but pushed back against efforts to federalize elections.
DJI disputes claims of lax security, touts Government Edition drone
The Chinese manufacturer's Government Edition platform was created specifically for use by government agencies requiring advanced security.
NIST outlines IoT cybersecurity and privacy risk mitigation
A new report aims to help organizations manage the cybersecurity and privacy risks associated with the increasing number of internet-of-things devices.
DIA preps for next-gen data environment
The Machine-Assisted Analytic Rapid-Repository System will leverage advances in cloud computing with artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Utah to roll out connected vehicle data platform
The system will monitor and share data in real-time to enhance safety and improve traffic flow.
DOD expects JEDI cloud award in August
The $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud contract is expected to be awarded by the end of August, the Defense Department CIO said.
San Francisco To Ban Sales Of E-Cigarettes
Use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, has skyrocketed among teenagers nationally.
Wanted: Lawyers for Rural America
Law schools find recruiting attorneys to rural America is a tough sell.
Fast Food Restaurants Are Where Americans Come Together
Americans have fewer and fewer spaces to gather. That’s where nuggets come in.
Arkansas Lawmakers Attempt to Limit Ballot Initiatives
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Wisconsin eliminates tax benefits for companies that move out of state … New York lawmakers pass ban on floating billboards … Florida struggles with hepatitis outbreak.
‘There Are No Yachts in Falls Church’: Debate Over State and Local Tax Deduction Flares
GOP House members say Democrats’ claim that eliminating the deduction has hurt ordinary taxpayers is a “false narrative.”
The Pros and Cons of 'Banning the Box'
New Mexico became the 12th state to prohibit private employers from asking about criminal records on job applications, a practice designed to reduce recidivism by helping ex-offenders gain employment.
Cloud Smart strategy updates TIC policy
The final strategy aims to retool the Trusted Internet Connection policy to provide flexibility for cloud access.
Explosion at Philadelphia Refinery Isn’t First Time There’s Been Trouble at the Site
The facility has repeatedly raised concerns for worker and local resident safety.
Takeaways from the Code for America Summit
The co-founders of Coding it Forward -- a student-led nonprofit working to leverage technology for social good -- weigh in on the talent-recruitment efforts in civic tech.
How to prepare for emerging technologies
To keep up with the latest technology solutions, IT managers must take advantage of learning opportunities and skills development available from contractors, user communities and industry events.
Cloud resources for government users
Help for agencies moving to Cloud Smart, securing political campaigns and cloud service providers seeking ATOs.
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