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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In July, Independence, Mo., invested $4 million to upgrade its outdated computer network with increased security.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.
The City Council president is ready for the police department to change from gasoline to electric-powered vehicles, like Teslas, but some council members are wary and still unsure of a pilot program.
With new threats of 'faithless legislatures' ignoring the popular vote, reform is more urgent than ever. Allocating electoral votes proportionately would avoid election disasters and could have bipartisan appeal.
A three-bill package titled the “Black Workers Matter Economic Recovery Package” will provide job security for thousands of Black tourism and hospitality workers. The three bills passed unanimously.
Limited supplies of the coronavirus vaccine in the coming weeks could contribute to attempts by imposters to sell counterfeit versions of approved versions. And the risk isn’t likely to go away anytime soon.
Palm Beach County, Fla., State Attorney Dave Aronberg, speaking of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s raid on the home of Rebekah Jones, who is suspected of hacking the state’s health department computer system. Many have concerns about the raid and whether or not it was appropriate for the alleged crime. Jones is a former employee of the Department of Health and filed a COVID whistleblower complaint shortly after she was fired in May. (South Florida Sun Sentinel — Dec. 8, 2020)
The amount the Minneapolis City Council has voted to remove from the city’s police budget.
In a demonstration flight, the Electric EEL flew from Maui’s airport to Hana and back entirely on a single hybrid-electric charge. The company says the plane is like a Prius in the sky, and it’s the first of its kind.
The county approved the budget, which includes a one-time bonus of $1,000 per county employee to help offset the impacts of COVID-19. The county also focused funds on climate change measures.
Three workers in San Francisco, Calif., have filed a class-action lawsuit against three city agencies, alleging they were paid less, denied promotions and subjected to harassment all due to their race.
While the Trump White House has done some good things, the president-elect has shown genuine interest in the issue, and more federal resources are becoming available.
A victim’s rights organization advocates on behalf of the only unwilling participants in a criminal justice system that overflows with unsolved and cold cases.
The new administration hopes to achieve a shift in federal immigration policy. Recent proposals from state legislators reflect an existing climate of compassion, including financial support, health care and safety.
Colorado House Speaker KC Becker said of several state Republicans’ request to investigate the state’s election software and voting machines. Becker denied the request, stating that audits left no doubt about this year’s election results. (AP News — December 8, 2020)
The amount that the University of Vermont Medical Center is losing each day from lost revenue and recovery costs since a late October cyberattack disrupted the center’s computer systems. The hospital’s CEO estimates that they are about 70 percent recovered from the attack.
A coalition of nonprofit community groups have been distributing one-time stipends between $1,000 and $3,000 to families impacted by COVID-19. The groups hope that investments like this continue in the future.
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