Achieving the Vision of WIOA: 3 Strategies for Engaging Disconnected Youth
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act places a greater emphasis on helping citizens build long-term careers while aligning development programs with the talent needs of high-growth local industries and re-engaging disconnected youth.
How emergency response centers can get more data from callers
An enhanced 911 solution lets users create online safety profiles that include any information they would want response teams to have in an emergency.
NJ city boosts communications resiliency
Sea Bright’s “Resilient City” plan aims to serve as a model for other municipalities planning for natural disasters.
Mobile apps added to NIST software database
The investigator's digital forensics toolkit expands with the addition of 23,000 mobile apps to the National Software Reference Library.
A winning ticket: How virtual technicians can improve IT support
Advancements in virtual tech can reduce IT staff firefighting duties while delivering enhanced help-desk services to employees.
Google's Eric Schmidt Tells Trump to Upgrade Government IT
The discussion occurred at a time when Trump's attitude toward IT modernization is mostly uncertain.
The Budget Mess Continues in Kansas
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback recently told The Kansas City Star: “I want a fairer tax system, but it’s like that was all counter to my policies.” Good luck replenishing that bone-dry rainy day fund.
The End of North Carolina's HB2?
Charlotte voted Monday morning to repeal an LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance, reportedly the first part of a deal to erase the state’s controversial “bathroom bill.”
Committee urges standard, transparent policies for Stingrays
Technology used by law enforcement agencies to track the location of a cell phone needs to be better regulated, a House report concluded.
Special Session for N.C.’s ‘Bathroom Bill’; FEMA Trailer Frustrations in Louisiana
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Minneapolis may defect from regional group; Barrow, Alaska, is no more; and a Sacramento-area park “ruined.”
As More Women Drink, Some States Take Action
As the proportion of female drinkers rises, public health officials are urging more doctors to screen for alcohol abuse, particularly among women who could become pregnant.
VA building AI-powered knowledge graph of veteran health
Using 30 petabytes of aggregated and anonymized data from the Veterans Information Systems and Technology Architecture, Flow Health will help the Department of Veterans Affairs improve health care for veterans.
The grave risks of text messaging for public agencies
Many public sector organizations still have not set up policies to preserve text messages in the same way they save and manage emails.
State and local IT spending to grow in 2017
The steady growth in state and local government IT spending will continue, as agencies look to replace legacy systems and protect against cyber threats, a recent report says.
Tracking W.Va.’s Opioid Pill Pipeline; Opening Date Set for N.Y.C.’s 2nd Ave. Subway
Also in our State and Local Weekend News Digest: Nigerian man indicted in L.A. County phishing attack; investigation finds that $1 billion was misused for Navajo Nation housing; and Iowa bill would ban traffic cameras.
After Water Contamination Crisis, Sighs of Relief in Corpus Christi
But there are a lot of questions about last week’s incident, involving an asphalt emulsifying agent, Indulin AA-86.
North Carolina's 'Legislative Coup' Is Over, and Republicans Won
Legislators passed a slate of bills to sharply reduce the power of the incoming governor, over the heated objections of Democrats and hundreds of protestors.
Howard County, Md.’s Snowplow Tracker Is Ready for Winter
The jurisdiction is not alone in improving real-time snow and ice removal data relayed to residents and government itself.
American Cities Are Becoming More Diverse—And More Segregated
Hispanic communities are getting more, not less, ghettoized in major metro areas.
Police are prioritizing the use of social media
Law enforcement officials say social media is key for both outreach and investigatory purposes, a recent survey shows.
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