Indiana Takes Action to Protect K-12 Schools From Hackers
The state has launched a multi-pronged initiative aimed at reducing cybersecurity risks.
Automation Presents Workforce Challenges—and Opportunities
“Technology will displace workers from some, and potentially many jobs...but we have no reason to think technology will eliminate work in the economy as a whole,” said John Schmitt, vice president of the Economic Policy Institute.
American Higher Education Hits a Dangerous Milestone
As younger generations become more racially diverse, many states are allocating fewer tax dollars to public colleges and universities.
Cities await announcement of drone pilot program winners
The Federal Aviation Administration will soon name the 10 winners of drone Integration Pilot Program that will help expand the integration of unmanned aerial systems into the national airspace.
3 ways to inspire citizen engagement with social media
Creating authentic content, snackable videos and a consistent presence will help agencies boost engagement and get the most out of their social media investment.
Florida ports get situational awareness
By assimilating existing systems, sensors and workflows into a common operation picture, CommandBridge will give users a full view into what’s happening at the ports.
Body cams get tryout at borders
The goal is to determine how the fixed, vehicle-mounted and body-worn cameras can help CBP support officer safety, document incidents and enhance transparency.
How One Quake-Prone State Organizes Volunteers to Inspect Damaged Buildings
“There are a lot of engineers and architects … who are willing to come out and volunteer,” according to Jonathan C. Siu, Seattle’s principal building official.
Nestle’s Bottled Water Permit in Michigan to Face New Challenges
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Atlanta mayor declares her city the ‘crown jewel’ of the nation … Nashville transit proposal fails … Maine lawmakers override governor’s veto ... and Buffalo eyes parking ticket amnesty.
Texas Is Building a Killer App for Killing Bureaucracy
Chief Information Officer Todd Kimbriel wants a digital assistant to navigate the state’s bureaucracy for citizens.
S&P: Rosier Near-Term Outlook for State Budgets, but Risks Persist
The credit rating agency released its annual U.S. states budget analysis this week.
The critical need for automation in agency cyber defense
With a system of integrated, orchestrated security solutions, agencies can shorten the time to detection so that forensic analysis can begin immediately and defenses hardened.
America's Opioid Crisis Is Now a Fentanyl Crisis
Officials know that synthetic opioids are killing more people than heroin or OxyContin—but there’s still a lot of data missing.
Forging a blockchain agencies can use
Agency blockchain projects must address risk, change management and training as part of their strategy, a GAO exec says.
Do you know where your data's been?
Data lineage gives IT managers visibility so they can trace errors, debug applications or recreate lost output.
FirstNet takes core network, devices, apps for a test run at Boston Marathon
First responders participating in the demo used FirstNet-ready devices with land mobile radio integration and location-based apps.
What a Wisconsin Mayor Learned From a Disaster Recovery Trip to Puerto Rico
“While the tens of millions of dollars are not there to do anything of any great size, there is the potential to start small and build an economy around local residents,” Madison Mayor Paul Soglin told Route Fifty.
This New Federal Law Will Change Foster Care As We Know It
Most child welfare advocates have hailed the changes, but some states that rely heavily on group homes fear that now they won’t have enough money to pay for them.
17 States Move to Block EPA Weakening of Fuel-Economy Standards
"States joining California in this suit are part of a broader movement of states, cities, and businesses that are driving down emissions without any help from Washington.”
Detroit Reaches Major Fiscal Milestone
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Rideshare protests in Portland … Philly council considers vetoes for real estate assessments … Iowa lawmakers trim energy-efficiency rebates … and Funkmaster Flex’s police escort.
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