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.
A Statewide Safety System for Students
Middle and high-school students in North Carolina can anonymously report safety tips by app in the coming school year as part of a partnership between the state and nonprofit Sandy Hook Promise.
No More Cauliflower Rice? Louisiana Could Outlaw Certain Food Labels
State lawmakers are joining a trend in agricultural states of trying to define what foods can be marketed as milk or meat, while also banning terms like cauliflower or broccoli rice.
Satisfying two data center optimization metrics with one tool
Intelligent power distribution units at the rack level can help agencies monitor power consumption to meet DCOI targets.
Hackers seek ransoms from Baltimore and communities across the US
Thinking ahead and taking protective steps can help reduce the effects of cybersecurity incidents on both individuals and organizations.
In-Q-Tel taps AI firm for harnessing unstructured data
Forge.AI uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to turn unstructured information into machine-readable data so it can be ingested by analytical systems in real time.
HHS offers 57 varieties of AI, automation
The Department of Health and Human Services Department selected 57 companies for its IAAI contract vehicle, which is designed to quickly obtain intelligent automation and artificial intelligence products and services.
7 predictions for FedRAMP
With the rate of cloud authorizations growing, Coalfire identifies seven trends driving increased agency participation in the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program.
Paying Homeowners to Transform Yards Into Bee-Friendly Habitats
The "Lawns to Legumes" program, approved by legislators in Minnesota, will reimburse homeowners who plant wildflowers and other pollinator-friendly plants in their yards.
As Hurricane Season Begins, ‘Green’ Flood Control Finds Support in Texas
As greater Houston seeks protection from the next Hurricane Harvey, using natural features like prairies and sand dunes to control water is gaining purchase.
Foster Care Crisis Opens Door to Second-Chance Parents
Severing parental rights is the nuclear option of child protective services.
A State Forges Ahead With a Controversial Plan to Control Pension Costs
Public employee unions have decried the pension measure as unfair, but Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and others have framed it as a needed step to ease the strain on government finances.
While Some States Struggle with Floods, Others See Relief from Their Droughts
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Oklahoma City considers demolishing its jail … Charleston, West Virginia bans protests at medical centers … Durham City Council meeting interrupted by song.
Alaska’s Search for Solutions to a Rapidly Changing Reality
COMMENTARY | Climate change poses current threats to the state’s biggest city. The mayor says residents are ready to come up with solutions.
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