With Schools Deemed Low-Risk for Covid, One State Urges a Return to Hybrid Learning
Delaware Gov. John Carney asked schools to resume at least some in-person instruction by Monday, saying that state health data showed that schools have not been significant sources of infection.
New Law Aims to Help Localities Shift to '.Gov' Web Addresses
Many local governments rely on “.com” or “.org” URLs, making it easier for cyber criminals to trick users with imposter websites.
Survey: Residents Prefer Multiple Ways to Access Local Government Services
But the specific type of access that residents prefer—in-person visits, phone calls, or digital—depends on where they live and how old they are.
A Decrease in Student Transfers Could Have Lasting Effects on Education Mobility
Transfers by college students decreased by 8%, with disproportionate impacts to minorities and community-college students, according to research from the National Student Clearinghouse.
Where Year Two of the Pandemic Will Take Us
As vaccines roll out, the U.S. will face a choice about what to learn and what to forget.
Heading Into 2021, State and Local Budget Gloom Lingers
Revenues are better than initially expected in some states. But they’re still down in many places as the cost of the pandemic response adds up.
The Big Lesson of 2020
COMMENTARY | 2020 should teach all of us that we can no longer ignore our biggest challenges.
New York Leaders Call for Restrictions on UK Flights
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Record numbers of Vermonters hunt and fish during pandemic ... Oklahoma recruits out-of-state tourists while feds urge limits on travel ... Hawaii governor warns of deep budget cuts.
Government Agencies Interest in Digitizing Paper Records Grows
Paper records account for more than half of the records kept by 52% of government agencies that responded to a recent survey.
Biden Urges Governors to Support Reopening Schools by April
In a virtual call with members of the National Governors Association, President-elect Joe Biden reiterated his desire for most schools to return to in-person learning in the first 100 days of his administration.
Bipartisan Lawmakers Offer Two-Part Covid Relief Package
A $748 billion proposal would fund initiatives like unemployment insurance and the Paycheck Protection Program, while a separate $160 billion bill would provide state and local aid, but also a liability shield.
Report: States Most Vulnerable to Climate Change Are Among the Least Prepared
New research suggests that states that are most vulnerable to the health effects of climate change—including flooding, food shortages and heat-related deaths and illnesses—have done the least to prepare to handle them.
How Behavioral Science Can Help Future-Proof State and Local Government
COMMENTARY | During a time of upheaval, government agencies can use behavioral science to build a new, citizen-oriented approach to service delivery.
Air Travel Surged Over Thanksgiving Weekend Despite Pandemic Warnings to Stay Home
Public health officials are now asking people who traveled to get tested for Covid-19.
To Expand Broadband, States Should Figure Out Where It Isn't Available
A new report from the National Governors Association suggests states shouldn't just rely on the FCC to identify underserved areas, as well as use existing infrastructure and federal funding to increase connectivity in rural and low-income areas.
Three Alternatives to the Usual Strategies for Collecting Fines and Fees
A report from the Fines and Fees Justice Center lays out alternatives for cities looking to make collection practices more equitable and efficient.
Biden and Congressional Democrats in ‘Lockstep Agreement’ to Push for Lame-Duck Covid Deal
Negotiations on another round of coronavirus relief stalled before the election. Now congressional leaders in both parties are taking steps to revive talks before year-end.
Ready or Not, 5G is Coming: Governments Need To Be Prepared Today
COMMENTARY | 5G will revolutionize government operations. State and local governments must start preparing for it now to ensure they can maximize its benefits.
Three Ways Governments Can Maximize Covid-19 Funding Now
COMMENTARY | One of the most important things state and local governments can do with their remaining Covid-19 funding is to invest in digitization.
One City Council Tried to Dissuade Protesters from Targeting the Governor's Private Home. (It Didn't Work.)
The city council in Orem, Utah, convened an emergency meeting to pass an ordinance restricting protests that target public officials' private homes. Two days later, protesters were back at Gov. Gary Herbert's house.
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