Public Safety
Ransomware Attacks on Hospitals Put Patients at Risk
In 2020 and 2021, U.S. health care facilities faced at least 168 such attacks.
With Complaints Rising, Transit Agencies Search for Alternatives to Police
As they look to win back riders lost during the pandemic, bus and subway operators are looking beyond traditional law enforcement to address their concerns.
Police Could Have Used New York’s Red Flag Law to Stop the Buffalo Shooting Suspect
State police said they did not file for a protection order under the law after they were called to the accused shooter’s school, where they reportedly investigated a “murder-suicide” threat he made.
Pushback on Louisiana’s Scuttled Abortion Bill Reveals a Limit on How Far Anti-abortion Groups Are Willing To Go
The law would have classified abortion as a homicide, which was a 'bridge too far' for Louisiana lawmakers, said one expert.
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New Tools Help State and Local Governments Battle Ransomware, Other Big Disasters
When governments find themselves being ransomed, their choices are typically to pay, which will undercut their ability to deliver key services to their communities due to budget restrictions, or not pay, resulting in the immediate inability to serve their communities and the loss of key data that will inevitably plague them for years afterwards.
Survey: 93% of Americans Fear Cyberwarfare Against US
A consumer survey suggests citizens are taking some steps to prepare for possible cyberattacks.
Florida Republicans' Row With Disney Highlights Widening Gap Between GOP and Corporate America
COMMENTARY | It's only the latest example of the GOP being at odds with a company that has historically backed the party.
Walgreens to Pay $683M in Florida Opioids Lawsuit
The settlement between the pharmacy chain and the state came as a jury trial in the case was underway.
The Southwest Is on Fire and Iconic Deserts and Towns Are at Risk
COMMENTARY | Fire season is getting longer, and the result is transforming desert ecosystems. The start to 2022 has been so dire that President Biden has issued a disaster declaration for one state.
More States Shield Against Rogue Abortion Prosecutions
Experts predict more prosecutions if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade as expected.
The US Cities With the Largest Park Systems
Washington, D.C. held the No. 1 spot on the ParkScore index for the second consecutive year. Other top cities are spread across the country.
5 Ways to Reduce Gun Violence
COMMENTARY | Evidence shows that investing in community interventions, not more “tough on crime” law enforcement approaches, is key to effective and sustainable anti-violence work.
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