Can government lock down the telecom supply chain?
As the Senate warned against potential threats to 5G security from Chinese companies, the Trump administration issued an executive order declaring foreign supply chain threats to the U.S. telecommunications system a national emergency.
Celebrating the Best of State and Local Government
It’s time for our journalists to hear from you about the state and local leadership and programs with the biggest impact—nominate the cream of the crop for our fourth annual Navigator Awards.
States Use Different Strategies to Teach Students Who Need to Learn English
The percentage of students who are classified as English learners, or ELs, is growing. Here’s how some states are adjusting to this education challenge.
Congress is considering privacy legislation -- be afraid
Federal preemption of state laws would mean states could no longer respond to privacy threats, and consumers could only turn to Congress for a remedy.
Marine Corps runs on data
The success of almost any enterprise, especially a logistics enterprise, hinges on its ability to ingest, process, disseminate and act on timely data, Presidential Innovation Fellow Adam Drake says.
America’s First Greenbelt May Be in Jeopardy
Adopted in the 1950s to protect the city’s iconic horse farms, the urban growth boundary of Lexington, Kentucky, no longer seems unassailable.
Budgeting for Asylum-Seekers Challenges States and Cities
Many cities and states stepped up when federal immigration authorities stopped housing asylum-seekers.
California Housing Development Proposal Shelved in Legislature
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Illinois governor vows changes at the state child welfare agency … Santa Monica, California, bans micro housing units … Connecticut moves to establish offshore wind turbines.
Mayors Score Win in Lawsuit Over Troubled Retirement Plan Endorsement Deal
The U.S. Conference of Mayors has been locked in a court dispute for several years over the soured arrangement.
Counties Are Key to Solving Our Nation’s Mental Health Crisis
COMMENTARY | A third of people with serious mental illness didn’t receive treatment in the past year. Local leaders are on the front lines of building the continuum of care these citizens lack.
Federal Infrastructure Funding is Good, but Local Governments Want Flexibility Too
Accessing federal funds for infrastructure projects is much too difficult, county leaders say. With reauthorization of the FAST Act on the table, they want a bigger say in how money can be spent.
How Passion For Your Job Can Backfire
Showing passion at work can make people more vulnerable to exploitation, a new study says.
Prettier Cities Are Better at Attracting Jobs and New Residents
A study finds that the more beautiful a city is, the more successful its economic development prospects, including attracting highly educated and affluent new residents.
12 steps to a successful cloud implementation
With the high number of cloud implementation failures, agencies can use good, simple advice as they work to actually achieve value from the cloud.
How DC's ridesharing saves money, reduces congestion
When District government employees book rides for official business through the Via app, their agency gets the bill.
DOD, civilian cloud office app contracts advance
Following the Pentagon's lead with its $8.2 billion cloud Defense Enterprise Office Solutions contract for email and collaboration services, the Office of Management and Budget is working out a version for civilian agencies.
Election commission presses for more funds
Additional resources would help the Election Assistance Commission with its expanded election security activities, EAC Chair Christy McCormick told Congress.
One City’s Journey to Filing Complaints About Police Online
Austin, Texas, debuted an anonymous online feedback form that eases the process for residents to describe interactions they have with police officers
To Control Forest Fires, Western States Light More of Their Own
Prescribed fires were burned on over 3 million acres in Western states in 2017.
San Diego (Again) Bans Sleeping in Cars
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Seminole Tribe stops casino payments to Florida … Texas moves to make internet more accessible in rural areas … Wisconsin passes crime victim rights bill.
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