Fire Chiefs Want Exclusion Under Trump Order Blocking Grants to ‘Sanctuary Cities’
During subcommittee testimony, a GOP congressman told the president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs the group should warn local governments about the risks of not cooperating.
Improving Conservation Planning With GIS to Improve Water Quality
Mapping offers ways for governments to identify, prioritize and mark green infrastructure for preservation and rehabilitation.
Are Refugees Dangerous?
In nine out of the ten cities that accepted the largest number of refugees, crime went down—sometimes dramatically.
Needle-Exchange Case Heads to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
The case has the potential to set a precedent that could determine the future of syringe programs in the Bay State.
Police Officers in Iowa Decry GOP Plan; Austin Mayor’s Open Letter on ICE’s ‘Secretive Raids’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Florida’s Everglades are at an environmental “tipping point”; snowplow driver shortage in Maine; and Oklahoma governor’s sales tax expansion.
McAuliffe: Nation’s cyber defense strategy falls to governors
In a recent editorial, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe emphasized the need for public-private partnerships, a growing cybersecurity workforce and cooperation with the federal government.
Ohio seeks seed-to-sale tracking system
After passing medical marijuana legislation last year, the state is looking for a system to help it with regulation and oversight.
Leveraging the wisdom (and ignorance) of crowds
A new IARPA project aims to improve human reasoning through large-scale, structured crowdsourcing.
Today’s ransomware could become tomorrow’s security nightmare
Any weak link breached by ransom-seeking hackers can also be exploited by bad actors with more malicious goals.
Putting HoloLens to work inspecting infrastructure
Mixed reality apps will combine images and existing modeling data to help HoloLens-wearing inspectors quickly evaluate a structure’s integrity and construction progress.
Half of the Children in California Have an Immigrant Parent
In this time of heightened tension surrounding immigration policy, the Golden State faces a disproportionate challenge.
Private Investment in Public Infrastructure: Trust and Funding Present Obstacles
With questions about Trump’s infrastructure plans in the backdrop, a group of experts discussed public-private partnership deals at an event in Washington, D.C. on Monday.
Making It Easier for Public Fleets to Adopt Use of Alternative Fuel Vehicles
So long as state and local governments are willing to get creative with funding mechanisms, a two-to-three year return on investment is easily attainable, National Association of Regional Councils environment committee members discussed on Monday.
Health Care Adjusts to a More Diverse America
Health care providers will need to beef up language services, hire diverse staff, and pay attention to culturally appropriate care strategies.
Iowa Gov. Supports State Preemption on Minimum Wage; Can Syracuse Block City-County Merger Plan?
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Winning and losing municipalities in Conn.; Pa. State Capitol vandalized; and Wash. state assesses data-sharing vulnerabilities.
Jumping on the blockchain bandwagon
This could be the year when blockchain hype dissipates and it becomes a major, if still early-stage, cybersecurity tool.
A cautionary tale of IT and OT dependencies
An inspector general’s report identified problems at NASA that are no doubt familiar to IT managers at large organizations working keep IT and operational technology systems secure.
Wiring up the connected city
The Connected City Blueprint identifies smart cities’ connectivity options, their benefits and the value propositions.
Farming resources delivered via cloud
The Farm Service Agency is using the Salesforce Service Cloud to give staff access to an expanded network of programs, experts or financial help for farmers.
Northern California Dam Emergency Prompts Widespread Downriver Evacuations
Authorities ordered more than 160,000 residents in three counties to flee on Sunday amid fears of a major disaster; a state agency successfully saves millions of endangered fish.
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