FCC chair pushes for gigabit speed broadband
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel wants to increase the national broadband standard to 100 megabits per second for downloads and 20 Mbps for uploads and proposed setting a separate national goal of 1 Gbps/500 Mbps.
The late-mover advantage: Faster, more successful tech adoption
State and local agencies are reaping the benefits of their previous caution, skipping the need to work out some of the modernization kinks that their speedier, private-sector counterparts faced.
Governors, Lawmakers Infuriated Over Manchin’s Reluctance to Include Climate Funds in Senate Proposal
The revived Build Back Better proposal could have meant billions in federal dollars specifically for states and localities, which government leaders have endorsed.
All Senate Republicans Back Effort to Undo Restrengthening of Environmental Permitting Regs
They're taking aim Biden administration rules adopted earlier this year.
Outdated technologies a risk for modern public safety
Public safety agencies that deal with complex missions and regional partners need up-to-date technology to effectively defend against cyber threats and streamline operations.
A Newly Empowered Federal Agency is Trying to Speed up Megaproject Permitting
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council represents 13 federal agencies and oversees more than $100 billion worth of projects.
The Latest State to Notch a Win in the Race to Attract EV Factories
The deal will involve building a new $4 billion electric vehicle battery plant with 4,000 jobs. Like others in recent months, it involves hundreds of millions of dollars in tax incentives.
Solid collaboration tools essential to remote, hybrid work
User-friendly collaboration tools that work as expected are key to remote worker satisfaction, a new survey finds.
State gathers data to map internet coverage, performance
To improve broadband mapping accuracy, Vermont state workers will be testing wireless network coverage and performance along state highways. Residents can supplement that data with their own test results.
Dispatch system streamlines delivery of addiction treatment meds
A no-code workflow management system is helping Paterson, New Jersey, get addition treatment medication to patients within 90 minutes.
The Deadliest US Metro Areas for Pedestrians
Crashes that killed people on foot went up after the pandemic began. New research looks at the places that saw the sharpest increases and the factors that make their streets especially dangerous.
Deadlines Approach for Billions in Broadband Funding
The federal grant programs will support state and local efforts to expand high-speed internet access and improve digital equity.
FBI, LA County target rogue drones upending firefighting efforts
The new drone deterrent system can quickly identify and locate drones interfering with firefighting operations.
Revamped UI interface streamlines processes for businesses, unemployed
Connecticut replaced its legacy unemployment insurance system with cloud-based platform that consolidates five unemployment systems, provides a single sign-on for claimants, cuts down on manual processing and provides better data about unemployment.
The Simmering GOP Criticism of State and Local ARPA Spending
Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate have been bashing projects paid for with American Rescue Plan Act dollars that they see as wasteful. It could be a sign of further scrutiny to come if they take back one or both chambers of Congress.
Drivers Wanted Electric Vehicles Even Before Gas Prices Skyrocketed
But barriers remain to widespread adoption, a new survey finds, including lacking awareness about state and federal purchase incentives and a limited charging network.
System Shaves 75% Off Electric Vehicle Battery Test Time
That speed could provide a major boost to battery developers searching for the right combination of materials and configurations to ensure that consumers always have enough capacity to reach their destinations.
What the Revival of ‘Build Back Better’ Could Mean for State and Local Funding
Senate Democrats appear to be moving forward with a slimmed down version of the social and environmental spending package following a failed push last year.
85 Airports Awarded Nearly $1B for Terminal Improvements
The federal dollars will go to airports in metro and rural areas across the country and will help pay for a variety of upgrades.
The Biden Administration Wants States to Set Targets for Vehicle Pollution Cuts
Even though the newly proposed rulemaking from the Transportation Department does not mandate levels for the cuts, it has upset Republicans. The plan includes requirements for metropolitan planning organizations as well.
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