Supreme Court Restrains States' Power to Seize Property
Eighth Amendment protections from excessive fines are enforceable against the states the court ruled in an Indiana case.
Ohio Governor Says Raising State’s Gas Tax Is Unavoidable
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | What-if megastorm scenarios for L.A. area ... New Jersey “dirt broker” loopholes … and Orlando autonomous bus shuttles.
FAA Wants to Protect First Responders from Drone Bombs
Under a new ruling, law enforcement officers would be able to identify drones from afar.
Sewage Case Will Get Airing Before U.S. Supreme Court
The controversy involves questions about when wastewater is subject to Clean Water Act permitting requirements.
This Rural Priority Won Big in the Federal Spending Bill
Some infrastructure funding was included in the final legislation signed by President Trump last week.
The Gun Violence That’s a Bigger Threat to Kids Than School Shootings
Mass killings on school grounds account for a very small percent of victims, but they capture far more public attention than other shootings.
California Town Launches 'Goat Fund Me' for Fire Prevention
Officials from Nevada City are crowdfunding the rental of a grazing goat herd to eat flammable plants on city-owned land.
Conflict-of-interest charges force pause in JEDI protest
The allegations stem from the participation of two individuals in the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure procurement with strong ties to Amazon Web Services.
States Consider Surge Pricing for Power
Will higher prices at peak times—like after the work day—prompt consumers to change their habits?
Cloud-based TMF projects ramping up
Although the Technology Modernization Fund has awarded almost $60 million to four cloud projects so far, agencies are slow in spending it.
Oracle counters DOD's single award argument for JEDI
Oracle disputed the contracting officer's conclusion that a single-award contract will reap better terms for the Defense Department and that a single-award contract will be easier and less costly to secure and manage.
Expanding cloud use requires cross-domain security
The Defense Department must ensure that cloud-based data can be transferred across classification levels and accessed by only the right people, with the right authorization at the right times.
How far should organizations be able to go to defend against cyberattacks?
Public- and private-sector leaders are starting to think about stepping up their defensive activities, by taking more active measures, including "hacking back."
Philly Mayor Deleted Years of Text Messages
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | W.Va. teachers strike … Alaska cold case leads to arrest in Maine using genetic genealogy … and the Cincinnati City Council’s attendance record.
Two Crises In One: As Drug Use Rises, So Does Syphilis
Syphilis rates jumped by 73 percent overall and 156 percent for women from 2013 to 2017.
Town Can Prohibit Union's Inflatable Rat Display, Appeals Court Rules
Grand Chute, Wisconsin didn't violate the Constitution when it ordered a union to remove "Scabby the Rat" from a road median.
How Urban Agriculture Can Improve Food Security in Cities
Cities could learn lessons from Cuba and Argentina about this kind of farming.
Invasive Species Have Some States Seeking Increased Federal Partnership
More than 5,000 invasive species—from plants like cheatgrass to rodents like nutria—inhabit the U.S. causing about $120 billion in economic damage annually.
Economic Boom Hasn't Led to Economic Prosperity For All
New research suggests that about a third of Americans struggle with financial security, including many who would be considered middle class.
Frequent Shutdown Threats Prompt State and Local Safeguards
Lawmakers in several states are moving ahead on bills to help federal workers in future shutdowns. But others caution that cities and states can't prop up federal programs that residents depend upon.
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