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Ada County, Idaho, Commissioner Diana Lachiondo, speaking of the hostility that she has received over the recent health board decisions she’s been a part of, including mask mandates to help deter the spread of COVID-19. Across the nation, public officials at local and national levels have seen an increase in threats and harassment. (NPR — Dec. 16, 2020)
The proportion of American adults who reported that their household found it somewhat or very difficult to pay for basic expenses, such as food, rent or car payments.
New records reveal that the New Orleans Police Department has been partnering with state police to use facial recognition software since, at least, 2018. The city did not admit use of the technology until last month.
The data shows that while many households didn’t respond, those who did mostly used the Internet. The low response rate sets the county at 63rd out of Florida’s 67 counties.
The Municipal Transit Agency acknowledged its racist history and pledged to make meaningful progress against anti-Black racism, including bias analysis and reporting.
The voting equipment company assured Michigan lawmakers that the many conspiracy theories surrounding the election night error in Antrim County were baseless, dangerous disinformation.
The COVID-19 pandemic recession has revealed major cracks in our systems of public finance, from the way we tax to the limits of fiscal federalism. We need to get to work on repairs.
Officials at all levels of government are receiving increased threats. They're not getting as much support as they should from officials at the highest levels or, in some cases, from law enforcement.
Rendered in wood, steel or cement, the classic picnic table is an ever-present part of America. We explore the many places you can find them.
The continuing problems with COVID-19 data illustrate why we need to do a better job. Initiatives by some states and local governments are showing how to make that happen and derive greater value.
When you zip into a space and don’t pay for it, somebody is still footing the bill. It’s not just somebody else – it’s you. You’re paying for the traffic jams and pollution you’re getting stuck with.
Social media posts are a new contribution to the archive of political discourse. A historian discusses how they affect the current moment and how it will be remembered.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease official, speaking of the nation developing herd immunity through vaccinations and the possibility to see a true reprieve of the virus by the end of 2021. (NPR — December 15, 2020)
The amount that Iowa must return to the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund after misspending the money on a new computer system.
Without Congressional and statewide extensions to worker benefit programs, millions of workers could be left with just three days of paid sick leave and eight weeks of paid family leave per year.
Florida has had to establish a resilient power system with underground lines to ensure that customers retain power despite hurricanes and tropical storms. Now Oklahoma City is considering the switch.
At least nine states are using short-term training programs to help combat the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. But some experts want to fund community colleges to improve the payoff.
A survey found that Michiganders believe COVID-19 is a major public health risk, but there is division as to why the state’s economy has slumped and whether or not state officials could be doing more to combat the virus.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, speaking as Sandra Lindsay, a critical care nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, was among the first people in the United States to receive a COVID-19 vaccination shot. (NPR — Dec. 14, 2020)
The increase in Michiganders who purchased new hunting licenses as compared to 2019. There has been a nationwide spike in hunting during the pandemic, as people have more time to invest into learning the skill and feel the need to be more self-sustaining.
In July, Independence, Mo., invested $4 million to upgrade its outdated computer network with increased security. Despite the effort, the city has suffered a major outage from ransomware.
Both parties have reinvigorated their campaigning efforts as early voting for the Jan. 5 Senate runoff has begun. The stakes are high, as U.S. Senate control has come down to these two seats.
South Carolina has refused to name the 15 receiving sites, making it unclear when health-care centers will receive the vaccines for distributions. Some believe the state is keeping the plan quiet to mitigate security risks.
Before COVID-19 swept the globe, experts were already predicting a disastrous year in cybersecurity. The pandemic offered hackers new attack vectors and proved governments must always be ready for the unexpected.
Surrendering to Republicans on Black Lives Matter and reforming policing isn't the way to motivate voters and win control of the Senate in Georgia's runoffs.
Urban and suburban America need each other more than ever. The coronavirus is making their relationship difficult as remote work changes the status quo and increases the competition for talent.
Editor-at-Large Clay Jenkinson and Professor Ed Watts explore what insights can be gained studying the last years of the Roman Republic and whether that has particular relevance in our own time.
Sen. Mike Lee, commenting as he blocked legislation that would lead to the creation of a Latino and a women’s history museum as a part of the Smithsonian Institute. Sen. Lee remarked that while he respected and shared his colleagues’ interests in sharing these stories, he did not believe women or Latinos deserved their own museum within the Smithsonian. (NPR — December 11, 2020)
The number of states plus the District of Columbia that are suing Facebook for predatory conduct.
A new study reveals that 62 percent of local companies expect to see artificial intelligence work expand in the next year, giving the city a step up in the fast-growing tech sector.
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