What the latest JEDI filings reveal
Recent court filings provide a window into the development of the requirements and what the Defense Department hopes to get out of its planned massive cloud program.
'Disaster City' Used to Train First Responders
Smashed automobiles and derailed train cars make up this mock municipality, which attracts firefighters and other first responders from around the globe.
Americans Are Spending Billions on Bad Highway Expansions
PIRG’s annual list of “highway boondoggles” includes nine transportation projects that will cost a total of $25 billion while driving up emissions.
Non-English Speakers Face Health Setback If Trump Loosens Language Rules
A rule proposed by the Trump administration would leave patients with limited English proficiency with fewer guarantees of a written notice that free translation services are available.
New York Senate Passes Ban on Recreational Flamethrowers
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Oregon legislature standoff continues … Mayors in Pennsylvania ask for protected bike lanes … Arizona Department of Transportation tries to curb littering.
States Move Ahead With Digital License Plates
Maryland is the latest state to launch a pilot program to test the technology for consumer use.
Disputes Over State Taxes on Train Fuel Won't Go Before Supreme Court
A federal law has led to years of messy litigation over levies on locomotive diesel.
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge on State Code Copyrights
Georgia holds a copyright for its annotated state code, which sells for $404, and sued to block a website from distributing free copies of the document.
These Are the Places Where Walking Is a Transportation Option
A new report ranks cities’ “walkability,” naming some familiar urban centers as the best for living without a car. But a few surprising cities are seeing real improvements.
NIST issues new cyber guidelines for contractors
A draft version of the guidance lays out 31 new recommendations to help contractors working on critical government programs protect controlled unclassified information in their systems.
A Water-Stressed World Turns to Desalination
Desalination is increasingly being used to provide drinking water around the globe. But it remains expensive and creates its own environmental problems.
The Many Reasons that Amazon, Google and Facebook Warrant Antitrust Scrutiny
COMMENTARY | It's not just because they're so large.
Teens of ‘Anti-Vaxxers’ Can Get Their Own Vaccines, Some States Say
Critics say the move would stir up family conflict.
Tech to speed airport scans
Transportation Security Administration is looking for more ways to get travelers through airport checkpoints more efficiently without compromising security.
5 ways agencies can clean up their cyber hygiene
Following cyber hygiene best practices will ensure agencies can keep their systems healthy, provide high-value cybersecurity and remain agile and responsive to citizen needs.
DHS building consolidated system for biometric data
The Department of Homeland Security wants to improve the data analysis capabilities of its forthcoming cloud-based biometric identification platform.
New Jersey Implements Ride-Share Safety Law
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Republican walkout in the Oregon legislature … Illinois law enforcement concerned about marijuana DUIs… Austin appropriates for new homeless shelter.
Property Rights Claims Against Local Governments Gain Clearer Path to Federal Court
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned a precedent that has pushed many of the cases into state-level proceedings.
At Work, Expertise Is Falling Out of Favor
These days, it seems, just about all organizations are asking their employees to do more with less. Is that actually a good idea?
Hair Braiders Go to Court Over Licensing Requirements
Twenty-seven states do not require licenses for hair braiding, but in Louisiana braiders must complete 500 hours of hands-on training or risk $5,000 fines.
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