Congress Could Could Move Quickly on Drought Contingency Plan for Colorado River
Seven states submitted their agreements on March 19 with water officials asking for action before the end of April.
How Las Vegas Stops Email-Borne Cyberattacks Pre-Delivery
“For most organizations email is a weakness, as much as we try and educate our user population,” said the city’s IT director.
Purdue Pharma Settles With Oklahoma in Major Opioid Crisis Lawsuit
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Report: State Governments Aren’t Doing Enough to Fix Recruitment Woes
The number of available state government jobs grew from 2013 to 2017, while applicants for those positions dropped.
Moody’s: FEMA’s Decision About California Dam Is a Signal to States and Localities
The federal agency may want governments to repair and replace aging infrastructure before it fails, but making California eat some of the repair costs could lead to more deferred maintenance on other projects, the ratings company said.
Climate Change Warming Great Lakes Region Faster, a New Report Says
Experts say accelerating renewable energy development, energy efficiency programs and electric vehicle adoption is critical in the Midwest.
Uneven State Juvenile Record Laws Cause Uneven Youth Outcomes
A marijuana possession conviction as a juvenile goes away in Rhode Island but not without a fight in Idaho.
Los Angeles Moves to California’s IT Infrastructure
“We can only succeed better as we do more collaboration among all the government entities,” said the state’s CTO.
Why HR Managers Should Be Partnering With State Governments
Legislatures are taking up important issues of key interest to companies and their employees.
Maryland Races to Be First State to Ban Foam Containers and Cups
The clock is ticking on a compromise bill that either Gov. Larry Hogan will sign or both chambers might pass with veto-proof majorities.
Opponents of Medicaid Work Requirements Urge Judge to Stop State Plans
But the Trump administration, along with state officials, argued that requiring some recipients to work will strengthen the overall health insurance program.
Transportation Officials Seek Flexible Federal Infrastructure Funding
Some states and localities have struggled to curb congestion because of the limited funding available for pedestrian, bicycle and transit infrastructure.
Using Augmented Reality to 3D-Map Underground Infrastructure
Several US Ignite cities like Burlington, Vermont are testing the tool to identify infrastructure like gas lines.
Aging Infrastructure Might Be Raising Water Bills
Repairs and water treatment improvements affect affordability, which is why utilities aim to innovate.
Port San Antonio’s Redevelopment Enters New Territory
The port authority is exploring a new public-private partnership to get the Texas metro area’s unique mix of industries, like cybersecurity and defense, collaborating more.
Helping Police Divert Mental Health Patients From ERs
A start-up wants to use a mobile app to allow clinicians and case workers to do remote patient evaluations when law enforcement officers respond to mental health calls.
Without a Federal Privacy Law, States Are Left to Figure Out How to Protect Consumer Data
Representatives of the technology industry, and some state officials, say having broad privacy laws in each state could curb innovation. But other states leaders argue intervention is necessary to protect consumers.
Counties Push for Sustainable Public Lands Payment Programs
Local and federal officials argue two funding streams they count on are part of a “social safety net” for primarily rural, Western jurisdictions.
Checking on Landlords When the Heat is Too Low
Heat Seek records indoor temperatures when renters say their heat is out or insufficient.
How Counties Are Addressing Their Digital Divides
Maricopa County, Arizona is fast-tracking 5G deployment, while Wise County, Texas wants to partner with providers on “middle mile” projects.
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