Bipartisan Senate bill would help states beef up election cybersecurity
The new proposal would help streamline cybersecurity info-sharing between federal and state officials, authorize grants to replace outdated equipment and develop election cybersecurity guidelines.
Low-Lying Boston’s Frigid Flood Risk Reminder
A powerful Nor’easter storm brought some of the highest tides on record to Massachusetts—and they’re a taste of what’s to come.
Trump Administration Eyes as ‘Much as Possible’ for Expanded Offshore Drilling
A number of state and local officials are opposing the leasing of previously protected waters.
Bad Data Is Partly to Blame in Texas’ Maternal Mortality Spike
Maternal health data in the U.S. is so imprecise the federal government hasn’t released an official annual count of pregnancy-linked fatalities since 2007.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Is Cracking Down on Legal Marijuana
The attorney general reportedly aims to close off the legal gray area that has allowed legal marijuana to flourish in more than half of U.S. states.
Growing Crack in Ridge High Above Interstate Highway Prompts Landslide Concern
State and local authorities continue to closely monitor the fissure near Yakima, Washington.
Justice Department Rescinds Obama-era Marijuana Guidance
The move by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions stirs uncertainty for states that have legalized cannabis sales and production.
AF Research Lab pushes for HPC solutions
The Air Force Research Laboratory has issued a broad agency announcement to advance high-performance computing.
Machine learning: The good, the bad and the ugly
While machine learning might be the enabling technology for the future, for the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity, it's old school.
Billions From VW Settlement Boost Push to Clean Vehicles
States can spend as much as 15 percent of their payout to subsidize construction of public charging stations for electric cars.
Top cyber risks for 2018
As 2018 begins, a top risk consulting firm reflects on how the cyber landscape has transformed over the last year.
States could wait 9 months for DHS election system assessments
States are being given priority for the risk and vulnerability assessments that provide an in-depth, on-site review of internal and external networks.
Why a City’s or County’s First Autonomous Vehicle Project Should Be ‘Boring’
Localities like Contra Costa County are piloting non-consumer AVs like shuttles, which are great for getting early feedback and benefit all residents.
With ‘Bomb Cyclone,’ Boston Points Residents to This Important Map
Before citizens can help the city keep fire hydrants and catch basins clear of snow, they first need to know where they’re located.
In Response to the Federal Tax Law, N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Promises Court Battle and State Code Changes
"It is crass, it is ugly, it is divisive, it is partisan legislating, it is an economic civil war," Cuomo said of the tax rewrite.
Blaming States, Trump Dissolves Election Integrity Commission
The body struggled to compile concrete evidence of widespread voter fraud, wracking up lawsuits over voter suppression in the process.
IARPA contracts for universal text translator
The intelligence community's research arm taps major research universities, NIST to create a universal text translator.
The mobile mandate: Congress requires mobile friendly websites
The Connected Government Act requires all new or redesigned federal websites to be mobile friendly.
Sacramento's 5G Broadband Bet
Fifth-generation wireless isn’t yet a reality, but Sacramento Chief Information Officer Maria MacGunigal sees the city’s Verizon deal as a something that will hopefully “generate excitement from other carriers to want to invest.”
Blockchain in government: Are we ready for prime time?
It's possible that enthusiasm for the technology may be outpacing its practicality.
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