How California Is Improving Cyber Threat Information Sharing
The state wants to add every city and county government to its automated threat feed program in the next three to four years.
CDC tests blockchain for data transparency
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is running a pilot that uses blockchain to secure health record data and give the data lifecycle far more transparency.
The Mopeds Are Coming
Shared, electric motor scooters are racing to catch up with Bird, Lime, and other kick-scooter brands, as tech companies attempt to reinvent urban mobility. But can these vehicles ever find a place in America?
Smart cities vulnerable to easy attacks on unsecured connected apps
Some of the same vulnerabilities that enabled the 2016 Mirai botnet attack can still be found in components of smart city applications, a new study shows.
Public safety tech accelerator debuts
ResponderXLabs aims to give first responders better access to the public safety technology pipeline.
DMARC deadline looms for federal agencies
Email authentication can help secure any organization, but the risks of doing it wrong are real -- and federal systems must be compliant by Oct. 16.
DARPA's plan to restore trust in electronic documents
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's SafeDocs program aims to devise a dramatically better way to detect and reject untrustworthy data.
Drones Can Fix Problems on the Ground
COMMENTARY | Expediting adoption will save lives—and possibly our failing national infrastructure.
Pennsylvania Governor's Views on Recreational Marijuana Diverge From His Allies
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Dallas City Council member indicted … pipe dream for new Ala. interstate … and a frustrated city manager leaves job due to armchair quarterbacks.
This 106-Year-Old Risk Makes the Case for a Subway in Portland
What will come first? A new river crossing Oregon's largest city needs or a massive earthquake?
Wisconsin Tackles the Opioid Crisis
COMMENTARY | State leaders prioritize expanding access to evidence-based treatment
Conservative Group Suggests More Requirements for Public Sector Unions
Several states have passed laws requiring public sector unions to "recertify" their membership ahead of collective bargaining, which proponents say is "about democracy." Critics counter it is an onerous burden for unions.
Secretaries of State Blast Election Hacking Exercise
The election officials said replicating their systems is “extremely difficult,” but others say they’re reluctant to let cybersecurity experts access them to test for vulnerabilities.
Blockchain for Government Has Already Arrived
COMMENTARY | State governments are testing projects—and, no, it’s not (just) about cryptocurrencies.
Hurricane Season Likely to Be Less Active, Forecasters Say
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration revised its hurricane season outlook Thursday.
Can electricity use predict a bad morning commute?
Data on household electricity consumption could help transit agencies predict morning traffic congestion, new research suggests.
Access management: What agencies need to know
A secure and robust identity management structure can improve agencies' visibility into who is accessing their systems, as well as when, how and from where.
Frictionless access to city, county services
The myWyco app breaks down stovepipes to erase the "blurry" line residents see between services provided by Kansas' Wyandotte County and Kansas City.
Helping smart cities tap into federal funding
US Ignite is working with the Knight Foundation to connect city governments with federal funding opportunities.
One Step Closer to Rules That Will Reshape Uber and Lyft in N.Y.C.
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | State of emergency in Virginia … Airbnb’s San Diego signature effort … laid-off state workers sue Illinois … and a microclimate for ticks in Maine.
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