Cyber ‘Intrusion Campaigns’ Increasingly Target Utilities
Here are malicious behaviors CIOs can look to help prevent a disruption.
Albuquerque Mayor OKs Netflix Deal
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | More recycling sector disruption … Minneapolis alcohol vote; and a “sex for speedbumps” scandal in Florida.
Virginia Gov. Details How Part of State’s Volkswagen Settlement Will Be Used
The state wants to use the settlement in order to “reduce pollution and advance the clean economy.”
A Rare Issue Is Causing Police Body Cameras to Explode
The nation’s largest police force is changing its body-camera policy after a malfunctioning camera started a fire.
Building a Solid Brand Is Not Just for the Private Sector
COMMENTARY | It is an opportunity to amplify your community's strengths.
Poorer High Schools Offer Less College Prep, Report Finds
Analysis from the federal government found that high-poverty schools were less likely to offer classes that adequately prepare students for college.
Injunction Sought to Stop Missouri’s New ‘Meat’ Labeling Law
Legal wranglings over the first-in-the-nation rules pit beef and poultry producers against those selling plant-based meat alternatives.
Election security: Lessons from 2016
Regardless of what did or did not happen in 2016, experts are almost unanimous in their assessment that voting machines are riddled with cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Streamlining the voting process for cities
With voters and poll watchers alike focusing on the voting process, local governments can implement technology solutions that update decades-old processes, facilitate voter engagement while also meeting regulatory requirements.
Phishing protection boosts mobile security
The Lookout mobile security platform spots phishing attempts in emails, texts, social media posts, apps or websites.
Protecting the 'right to be forgotten' in the age of blockchain
A new blockchain model allows users to temporarily store, summarize or completely remove their transactions from blockchain, while maintaining the ledger's consistency.
As Opioid Crisis Continues, States Learn to Embrace Methadone Clinics
A handful of states are looking to rapidly expand the availability of methadone treatment, which has historically been stigmatized and restricted.
State Attorney General Releases Report on Surge in Data Breaches
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Charleston, S.C. earthquake risk … Texas air pollutants … and Pennsylvania prison mail lawsuits.
California Will Allow One Company to Ditch Humans for Self-Driving Cars
Waymo calls the move a milestone for the company's self-driving fleet.
When the Honors System Short-Changes State Parks
An audit found that one-third of park visitors in this state didn’t pay an entrance fee.
More Evidence Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Investments Can Pay Off
The National Institute of Building Sciences expands on work showing the benefits of mitigation spending far outweigh the costs.
Army, Private Sector Demand Behind Georgia Cyber Center’s Growth
The state had to expedite phase two of the project.
Investing in Your Employees' Best Ideas
COMMENTARY | "Baltimore put money down on its own creativity and has raked in results. Other cities should make the same bet," writes former Baltimore budget director Andrew Kleine, previewing his new book.
Surging Economy Contributes to Decrease in Medicaid Enrollment
A report from the Kaiser Family Foundation outlined a .6 percent drop in Medicaid enrollment in 2018, the first since 2007.
Finding Jobs for the Hard-to-Employ
In Minnesota, a training and hiring program is working on getting people into employment, including for the Hennepin County government.
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