How quantum communications can support US in fending off Chinese 5G snooping
With new 5G networking equipment on the horizon, quantum-encrypted communications would ensure virtually unhackable transmissions, no matter what vulnerabilities exist in devices.
How the 'Good Guy with a Gun' Saying Came to Be
COMMENTARY | The saying has become a deadly American fantasy.
The Cost of That Toll? Depends on Your E-ZPass
The cost of your highway tolls depends on if you bought your electronic pass in-state or out.
Where a Census Undercount Will Hurt (or Help) Most
A 2020 Census that favors white and Republican-leaning districts—and undercounts younger, lower income, and black and Hispanic residents—seems ever more likely.
One State Becomes the First To Collect Prosecutor Data
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Vetoes of anti-abortion legislation … Rhode Island senate votes to ban ‘ghost guns’ … New Jersey regulators reject pipeline application.
A Proposal to Link States’ Control Over Federal Block Grants to Their Ethics and Transparency Laws
The idea, which faces long odds on Capitol Hill, is being pushed by a Michigan congressman.
Where Are State and Local Leaders on This ‘People Map’ of the U.S.?
A new map shows the most Wikapedia’d person from different cities and towns across the country.
FCC Votes to Stop More Suspected Robocalls
Complaints about robocalls have been a major issue for state attorneys general, who advocated for more federal action.
A New Report Card for California’s Police Fails Most Departments
The scorecard reviewed data from California’s hundred largest cities to find statewide trends on where police departments are struggling.
Responders test FirstNet in rescue exercise
Virginia and Maryland responders participated in a search and rescue exercise that tapped FirstNet's mobile communication links.
Low-code platform helps New Orleans 911 deliver fast, coordinated response
The Quick Base low-code platform has helped streamline workflow, connect agency services and deliver operational data for decision-makers.
Has facial recognition outpaced existing law?
The use of facial-recognition technology by law enforcement agencies may have outpaced the regulations that govern it, lawmakers suggest.
ID management, RPA on deck for Centers of Excellence
The General Services Administration may expand its Centers of Excellence core areas to include identity management and robotic process automation
NIST updates guidance for authenticating responders
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has revised its guidance for single sign-on for mobile public safety applications.
What Do States Mean When They Say ‘Public Option’?
Washington last month became the first state to enact a “public option” for health insurance.
If Climate Goals Aren’t Met, Extreme Heat Will Kill Thousands in U.S. Cities
A new report estimates as many as 2,700 heat-related deaths can be prevented in just one city if global temperature rise can be limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
What Hollywood Boycotts Would Really Do to Georgia
COMMENTARY | Production companies’ threats to abandon the state in protest of a new abortion law put their own workers at risk.
Alabama Lawmakers Pass Chemical Castration Mandate for Sex Offenders
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Court OKs eminent domain for pipeline in Iowa … Nebraska governor vetoes Census commission … Denver mayor’s race decided in run-off.
Years Later, the Recession’s Sting is Still Tough to Shake for Many States
New research takes a look at the lingering mark the downturn left on state budgets.
Juvenile Justice Reform Sets Us On a Path to End Youth Homelessness
COMMENTARY | In Washington state, thousands of young people are locked up annually for “status offenses” and find themselves homeless when leaving detention. A new law seeks to change that.
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