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Several major hospital systems across the country will aggregate the data and make it available to researchers, other health-care companies through an app, called Truveta. Many have legal and privacy concerns, however.
The acquisition, probably the biggest gov tech deal ever, would bring together a giant of local government software with a giant of state software. Here's how the deal came together, and what it might mean for gov tech.
Daniel Cox, director of the American Enterprise Institute’s Survey Center on American Life, regarding the new survey that found that nearly 40 percent of Republicans agreed that if elected leaders are not protecting the country, “the people must do it themselves, even if it requires violent actions.” The survey also found that 3 in 10 Americans, regardless of political party, agreed with the justification of violence. (NPR — Feb. 11, 2021)
California’s toll of coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday, which caused the state to surpass New York’s record of 45,312.
Washington state has been the victim of massive unemployment fraud and a data breach that exposed 1 million people’s personal data. Lawmakers want to improve cybersecurity and data sharing to prevent future cyberattacks.
California has increased its immunization rate overall, but vaccine distribution still greatly varies between counties. Some have nearly one-third of their residents vaccinated, while others are at just 5 percent.
As a way to keep money in the state’s economy, lawmakers have introduced several proposals that would allow those who mistakenly received unemployment benefit payments to keep the money, instead of returning it.
Fraud scammers from all over the world began targeting the states’ mostly antiquated employment insurance systems, moving swiftly to collect billions of dollars and using the money to fund other illegal activities.
A one-size-fits-all approach defies local cost-of-living realities. County-based indexing could help avoid losses of jobs and tax revenues, and it could appeal to policymakers on both sides of the rural-urban divide.
Utah’s Maria Montessori Academy Director Micah Hirokawa, regarding the decision to include the histories of people of color as a part of the school’s instruction. There had been requests from some parents at the school to have their children opt out of learning the Black History Month curriculum, but they have since been withdrawn. (Associated Press — Feb. 10, 2021)
The estimated number of metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions that Bitcoin production generates every year, which is comparable to the amount that Jordan and Sri Lanka produce annually. The increasingly-popular cryptocurrency relies on high-powered computers to solve complex mathematical puzzles that are largely powered by coal.
Assembly Member Chiu has proposed a bill that would prevent police agencies from buying certain types of military-style equipment, such as armored vehicles and drones, in hopes of cutting back the use of deadly force.
Recent trials show the new smartphone app, PedNav, is about 95 percent effective in communicating with traffic control systems and audio directions, and can aid the visually impaired to cross the street.
Hackers continue to use the coronavirus pandemic as a multi-billion dollar opportunity, flooding the state with thousands of false claims. Many fraud victims are unable to receive any helpful response from the state.
Black, Latino and Native American communities have been impacted the most by COVID-19, and yet they have the lowest rate of vaccinations in Los Angeles County. Officials are increasing efforts to fix the racial disparities.
Variants of the original COVID-19 strain are making their way into the U.S. While the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines still seem to be effective, there are concerns if the virus continues to mutate.
When a development causes a problem, we should be dealing with the problem where it exists – not cordoning off whole areas of the city. Let’s scrap the old Euclidean codes and update with market urbanism zoning.
Across the country, legislators are trying to gain more control over their states' courts. Many of the efforts are from Republicans aiming to diminish the role of judicial nominating commissions.
As strains on public resources grow, a new center at the National Conference of State Legislatures shares lessons from evidence-based policymaking to help states make the most of programs and budgets.
A move by Uber signals an opportunity to permanently end Prohibition-rooted restrictions that prevent many Americans from getting their drinks the same way they get their groceries and takeout meals.
Jose Arballo, public health agency spokesperson for Riverside County, Calif., speaking of the challenges for vaccinating communities that are suspicious of health care or other government services, despite that these communities are often some of the most vulnerable to the coronavirus. (Associated Press — Feb. 9, 2021)
The number of states that have introduced more than 100 bills in total to tighten the rules on voting, through new voter registration requirements, voter identification requirements and reducing vote-by-mail options. All of the bills have been proposed by GOP lawmakers.
The state is paying San Diego prison guards to wear body cameras in an attempt to increase transparency about the treatment of disabled inmates. The facility will also install a surveillance system.
Lawmakers proposed two bills that would ban registration of new gas- and diesel-powered vehicles to further push the state towards EVs. The bills do not put end dates on ownership and the sale of 2029 or earlier gas models.
The coronavirus has altered Oklahoma’s businesses permanently. While many were forced to close, some simply closed their buildings and shifted online. Others have increased their staff as demand changes.
A cyberattack on Oldsmar’s treatment system tried to increase the amount of lye in the water, but it was caught before damage was done. The county has disabled remote access to the system and is investigating the attack.
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Over the past several decades, spending on jails has grown significantly. As the coronavirus pandemic reduces revenue and forces budget cuts, cutting jail expenditures could save cities and counties billions of dollars.
Tampa, Fla., Mayor Jane Castor, speaking of the lack of masks that were used at Super Bowl parties and celebrations on Sunday. (Associated Press — Feb. 8, 2021)
The proportion of Americans who believe that democracy is not functioning as it should be, with just 16 percent saying that democracy is working extremely well.
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