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Librarians Now Frontline Workers in Combating Covid-19
Public libraries nationwide are handing out test kits and masks in a growing effort by counties and cities to better protect their residents from the virus.
States With the Highest Homicide Rates
The U.S. experienced a 30% increase in homicides from 2019 to 2020, the largest jump ever recorded, according to a CDC report.
How Local Governments are Attacking Crime in Their Communities
City and county leaders recently gathered to share their concerns about violent and other crimes and the successful solutions to these issues they are employing.
Localities Pose Stricter Rules on E-Scooter Use, But Challenges Remain
After a pandemic-induced dip, scooter ridership is on the rise again, rekindling concerns about safety and other issues.
More than $20M in Federal Funds Available for State-Based Insurance Marketplaces to Make Improvements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services funding will help improve access and update systems to reflect new eligibility thresholds, state officials said.
Hackers Steal Washington, D.C. Police Files, Threaten to Release Data
Ransomware threats are nothing new to local governments, but experts say this one poses significant risk to officers and ongoing investigations.
For States’ Covid Contact Tracing Apps, Privacy Tops Utility
Nearly half the states have or are planning to launch a digital contact tracing system, but critics say the technology has overemphasized privacy at the cost of usefulness.
The Hours Americans Reclaimed by Sitting Less in Traffic
As the pandemic cut the amount of commuters and other motorists on the road last year, drivers nationwide saved over 3 billion hours compared to 2019, according to new estimates.
For Cities, Less Traffic Means Lost Revenue
Cities have seen parking fee and traffic fine collections drop during the pandemic as commuters and tourists stay home and enforcement is relaxed.
Airbnb Cancels Rentals in Washington, D.C. Region for Inauguration Week
The company’s decision to cancel and block lodging rentals comes after leaders from the District, Maryland and Virginia urged people to stay away.
Capitol Riot Response Could Have Differed if D.C. was a State
With Democrats assuming control of the Senate, Washington, D.C. could have a better shot at statehood. The District’s mayor wants to see urgent action on the issue.
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