Texas, South Face Political Changes as Movers Arrive
Most of the nation’s population growth was in five states.
States, Election Officials On Guard Over Iranian Cybersecurity Threat
Amid tension between the United States and Iran, state and local government officials are taking precautions to protect themselves from cyber warfare.
After a Man Died, Texas' Governor Blamed Austin's Homeless Policies. The Mayor Called It Demonizing.
Since Austin rolled back three ordinances that prohibited people who are homeless from camping or congregating, Gov. Greg Abbott and city leaders have been at odds about the issue.
The Places Where Growth in Home Values Could Lag in 2020
New survey results offer predictions for where gains in home values could be strongest and weakest during the year ahead.
Texas Law Highlights Dilemma Over Care For Patients With No Hope Of Survival
Critics say a two-decade-old law gives hospitals too much power in determining when to stop treatment.
After Action Report: How Texas Responded to a Coordinated Cyber Attack
Texas chief information officer Todd Kimbriel describes how the state initiated its cyber incident response plan in the wake of a coordinated cyber ransomware attack on local governments.
Fort Worth Officer Who Shot Woman in Her Home Arrested on Murder Charge
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Texas Chief Information Officer Shares Lessons Learned from Ransomware Attack
The 23 municipalities hit in a July ransomware attack put themselves at risk by failing “to follow good cyber hygiene,” the state’s CIO said.
On the Hunt for Lean Protein, Food Pantries Turn to Hunters
Across the country, hunters donate thousands of pounds of game meat to help stock food pantries in their communities.
The Problem With the State-Level Investigation of Google
The probe may do more for the attorneys general than for the public they’re supposed to protect.
States Try to Stop Political Deepfake Videos
State lawmakers are increasingly focused on deceptively edited videos, a pervasive technology that advocates say has the potential to disrupt elections. But are bans constitutional?
To Rein in Cities, Texas Tries to Ban Their Lobbying
Anti-lobbying efforts illustrate the chasm between statehouses and cities.
A New Law Aims to Help Drivers with Autism Prevent Miscommunication with Police
Texas drivers with communication impediments, such as autism, now have the option to disclose their condition to the DMV.
Sending Unsolicited Sexual Photos is Now Illegal in This State
The new Texas law aims to stop online sexual harassment.
The Slow Process of Post-Hurricane Housing Recovery
In communities hit by recent storms, government leaders have undertaken initiatives to try to speed up federal temporary housing help for residents.
Texas Cities Rebounding From Ransomware Attack
Local governments have credited data backups and cyber security policies with the quick recovery and say cyber insurance will help recoup recovery-related costs.
The Toxic Algae That's Taking Over The Country's Waters
Blue-green algae blooms have been reported in dozens of states and municipalities, shutting beaches and putting people and animals at risk.
Coordinated Ransomware Attack in Texas Seen as Escalation From Prior Hacks
Twenty-three local governments were attacked over the weekend. The willingness of city governments to pay ransoms may be emboldening opportunistic hackers, security experts warn.
Appeals Court Sides with Texas in Criminal Background Check Case
Texas, which does not allow felons to be hired for certain state jobs, had sued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over guidance that advised employers to curtail use of criminal background checks.
'Do Something!': Republican-led States Grapple with Responses to Mass Shootings
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he’d be open to discussing gun control proposals, while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott emphasized the need to address mental health issues.
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