The Unprecedented Surge in Fear About Climate Change
More Americans than ever are worried about climate change, but they’re not willing to pay much to stop it.
Can You Hear Me Now? In Quest for Federal Money, States Debunk Providers’ Coverage Claims
Rural states, from Kansas to Vermont, are challenging the contentions of cell phone providers that residents have access to high-speed mobile broadband in a bid to be eligible for federal funding.
Mayors Seek ‘Federal Partners’ Amid Shutdown
Mayors called on leaders in Washington to reopen the government, while highlighting their efforts to help federal employees and others hurt by the shutdown.
Put security in the background to put security first
Automated and continuous monitoring can secure networks services and still provide uninterrupted and seamless access to those who really need it.
Chatbots vs. RPA vs. virtual assistants
IT modernization isn’t only about replacing aging equipment. It’s also about implementing cutting-edge technology such as chatbots, virtual assistants and robotic process automation for better served citizens and more engaged employees.
DHS' 4-step plan to counter DNS hijacking
Nearly all federal agencies will be locking down their Domain Name System infrastructure to mitigate tampering with domain name system infrastructure.
Bill in New Mexico Aims to Stymie Trump’s Border Wall Construction
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | L.A. teacher strike resolution … D.C. Council overturns mayor’s veto … Dallas STD spike … and a statewide rent control proposal in Oregon.
People Aren’t Walking More. But More Pedestrians Are Getting Killed.
The trend appears to be especially troublesome in the South, and for minorities and lower-income communities.
What Democratic and Republican Mayors Agree On
Mayors of all stripes are frustrated with the effects of rising housing costs, but disagree on a range of other issues, according to the 2018 Menino Survey.
Restrictive Handgun Law to Be Considered by Supreme Court
The New York City law restricts gun owners from transporting an unloaded handgun, locked in a container away from ammunition, outside their homes unless heading to a gun range in the city.
Let’s Make This the Last Shutdown. Please.
Congress and the president could avoid all future shutdowns by passing a law that automatically kicks in to fund the government at current levels until a permanent appropriation is enacted.
America’s Teachers Are Launching a Rebellion
From West Virginia to Oklahoma to Los Angeles, educators are ushering in a new era of labor activism.
FAA digs deeper into drone traffic management
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management pilot will focus on flight planning, communications, aircraft separation and weather services for these drones flying under 400 feet.
High demand for IoT regulation, survey finds
More than nine out of 10 respondents supported some IoT security regulation.
Rural Hospitals in Greater Jeopardy in Non-Medicaid Expansion States
Of the 600-plus rural hospitals at risk of closing, Texas has the most facilities in danger, a study found.
Stop chasing ghosts and build a threat hunting strategy
Real threat hunting requires human intelligence and automated detection and search tools that look through the entire agency to find anomalies that cross boundaries and siloes.
Why paper maps still matter in the digital age
The accuracy of digital maps depends entirely on their level of detail, fact-checking and update frequencies.
What Truckers Want in Exchange for Interstate Tolls
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Sheltering the homeless amid bitter cold … Helena mayor’s journey to city hall from Liberia … and N.Y. governor cuts municipal aid.
As States Monitor Federal Shutdown, One Could Run Out of TANF Funding in February
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program's authorization expired in December, prompting states to use limited leftover funds.
A State Pension Proposal That Promises Near-Term Savings, But Higher Future Costs
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly included the “reamortization” plan in her first budget. It’s proving to be controversial.
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