DOJ Slowly Releasing 2017 Public Safety Funds to ‘Sanctuary Cities’
Even though some localities are just now receiving their Byrne JAG grants, the battle for 2018 awards is well underway.
In Shift, States Step in on Affordable Housing
More and more, states are getting involved in housing issues that used to be just local government affairs, including preempting their authority.
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of California Ruling on Lead Paint Remediation
A coalition of cities and counties sued manufacturers under the state’s “public nuisance” law. They have won a $400 million fund to help treat housing.
Flu Season May Last Longer in Large Urban Areas, Study Says
But smaller cities can have more intense outbreaks of the flu, researchers found.
Biometric ID spots imposters at land crossing
Customs and Border Protection’s biometric entry/exit identification system nabbed two men attempting to cross from Mexico into the U.S. using someone else’s border-crossing cards.
RPA sees real deployment, but lacks standards
As agencies experiment with robotic process automation, the lack of credentialing standards could be holding back deployment of the technology in government, experts say.
Best practices for performance metrics
When possible, government agencies should report a variety of critical measures -- including both leading and lagging measures -- to present a balanced view of the facts.
Why is it so hard to get an accurate vote count?
Different ballots, voting machines, registration and eligibility requirements and administrative procedures for counting votes is a recipe for occasional confusion and miscounts.
As Sears Declares Bankruptcy, Sites of Shuttered Stores Present Economic Development Challenges
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Minnesota data breach … Fresno officials scoff at proposed e-scooter fines … and N.Y.C. pension funds warm up to de Blasio divestment plan.
How a Midsize U.S. City Is Preparing to Host One of the World’s Largest Sporting Events
The IAAF track-and-field world championships are still three years away. Local officials in Eugene, Oregon may be “slightly nervous” but are embracing an “opportunity to really shine.”
A DNA Database With 2% of The Population Can Be Used to Find Almost Anyone
Familial DNA testing has opened up a powerful new technique for identifying people.
‘Marsy’s Law’ Protections for Crime Victims Sound Great, but Could Cause Problems
Six states have approved the victims' rights constitutional amendments, with voters in six more soon expected to consider similar measures.
Outside Utility Crews Ready to Help Restore Water Service in Florida, Georgia
After storms, rural water workers from other states help restore service. Following Hurricane Michael, many were awaiting word that they could access damaged areas.
California Mayors Slam Increased Fee to Abandon Utilities as Corporate ‘Giveaway’
Switching to an environmentally friendly community choice energy program will cost customers a bit more every month.
Resilient Cities Look to Community Development Financial Institutions for Investment
A number of cities are rolling out resilience strategies full of projects that need funding, and impact and mission-related investors make a good fit.
AI adoption: Don't ignore the fundamentals
Computing power, networking and storage are the foundational elements that enable the incredible work of AI, but unless they move forward at the same rate, the process will be off balance and other technologies will be held back.
How data centers power Virginia's Loudoun County
Bandwidth and connectivity have attracted data services and cloud providers to the Northern Virginia county that reaps a large tax return on its investment.
Why the US needs better crime reporting statistics
Crime measurements have been contentious since crime reporting began in 1929, but the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System, scheduled to roll out in 2020, may help.
Taking Stock of Hurricane Michael’s Widespread Devastation
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As Climate Change Worsens, Mental Health Probably Will Too
Researchers in one survey found that, on average, every additional 1 degree Celsius of warming over five years was linked to an increase of mental health issues in those areas by 2%.
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