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California lawmakers have set aside up to $1.1 billion for health care, homelessness services and schools to try to help protect the state from the costs of the coronavirus. The bill passed both houses unanimously.
State lawmakers are tackling new digital threats to elections and public trust by banning voting bots and criminalizing deepfakes; meanwhile, in New Jersey, a legislator wants to bring an end to paper records.
Ken Miller wrote about how government’s management and leadership need to change. He continues, “When we are backlogged and bottlenecked, when we are impossible to navigate or reach, when we continue to produce systems that are poorly designed or ineffective, we make it impossible to achieve the missions in which we are so heavily invested.” (Governing — March 12, 2020)
The amount of commission fees the collection of which GrubHub will temporarily suspend to provide relief to restaurants that are financially impacted by COVID-19.
President Trump said in an address last week that the Internal Revenue Service would extend the federal tax filing deadline. But filing before April 15 could mean increased security and decreased fees.
Wisconsin’s capital city saw more trips and 64 percent more users in 2019, which they believe to be due to their all-electric fleet. Some are using this as a basis to reimagine what city transportation should be.
There were 15 reported ransomware attacks in New Mexico in 2019 and only seven the year prior. Cyberattacks are a growing threat to the state and officials are making security plans to prevent further loss.
In the past decade, telecommuting has increased by 115 percent and many believe that it will continue to increase as states manage COVID-19. But telecommuting isn’t a permanent solution for everyone.
Millions of workers, including government employees, will experience remote work for the first time. There are strategies you can adopt to stay on task when away from the office and co-workers.
Cities, counties and states are trying to proceed as normal while the coronavirus spreads. However, some legislative sessions have ended early, and courts, senior centers, libraries and other services are starting to shut down.
As they deal with an emergency like the novel coronavirus, mayors and county executives need to be ready to ask their residents to sacrifice, break bureaucratic rules, and move quickly and decisively.
Kurt Kloss, a doctor and the father-in-law to Jared Kushner’s brother, wrote in a Facebook group of doctors to ask for ideas on behalf of Jared on how to stop the spread of coronavirus. (Business Insider — March 13, 2020)
The proportion market loss that bitcoin endured last Thursday in response to coronavirus fears. Known for its high volatility, Thursday’s loss was the largest daily loss in nearly seven years for the cryptocurrency.
The most undercounted group in the 2010 Census was children under the age of 5. If North Carolina had accurately counted its children in 2010, some think the state would have already gained a 14th seat in Congress.
Hennepin, Minn., investigator requested the encrypted Facebook messages of a criminal suspect via warrant. Many are concerned about whether Facebook should release the messages or if that would compromise privacy.
Iowa’s Secretary of State wants a final check of the state’s election systems before the November vote. While the state has a very strong elections foundation, “We need to bolster our cybermaturity.”
At ground zero of America’s coronavirus outbreak, Seattle is overwhelmed by patients needing care. Social distancing and persistent hand washing is no longer enough. “The next step is to start thinking about alternate care systems.”
Mid-twentieth century modern buildings once flourished in two Southern cities. Thanks to its location in Miami Beach, art deco has prospered in recent decades. But modernism faces a sadder fate in Montgomery, Ala.
Governors and mayors don't run for office with the intention of managing emergencies. But when a crisis strikes, they become the public face of government response and need to be ready to communicate accurately and calmly.
The subject of a Spirit Airlines email that was mistakenly sent to customers on Thursday morning, encouraging air travel despite health officials’ concerned responses to the coronavirus. (Business Insider — March 12, 2020)
The number of years since Boston Dynamics released initial videos of their robots, which were just barely able to walk. A decade later and Boston Dynamics robots are able to run, jump and flip in a very human-like manner.
A safety testing company recommended that carmakers install ways to ensure drivers stay engaged. “Unfortunately, the more sophisticated and reliable automation becomes, the more difficult it is for drivers to stay focused.”
The five-city community choice aggregation program that will launch next year has received certification from the California Public Utilities Commission. San Diego Community Power will be an alternative to San Diego Gas & Electric.
Texas Democrats say they now have technology to predict voter partisanship, which will allow them to tailor their campaigning approaches. Texas Republicans aren’t so impressed: “Everything they’re describing is Politics 101.”
A December 2018 data breach in the Oklahoma Department of Securities allegedly released names, Social Security numbers and other information of more than 300,000 people. A class-action lawsuit has been filed in response.
The real estate industry is quickly changing as property technology (proptech) becomes more pervasive. This panel discussion, moderated by Aaron Renn, covers the changes that have happened and those that are yet to come.
Richard L. Hasen, one of the nation’s leading experts on election law and campaign finance regulation, talks about what state and local officials can do to reduce potential abuses and disruptions during the 2020 election.
At the closing bell yesterday, the Wall Street Journal declared that the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s 11-year bull run officially ended after the index fell 1,465 points into bear territory on coronavirus uncertainties. (Wall Street Journal — March 11, 2020)
The expanded number of paid leave days that full-time employees of corporate-owned McDonald’s restaurants will now receive after the fast food company altered its policy in response to COVID-19. “As we proactively monitor the impact of the coronavirus, we are continuously evaluating our policies to provide flexibility and reasonable accommodations.”
An Austin neighborhood is designed for formerly homeless and includes some 3-D-printed houses. While it reduces price and time of construction, not all are convinced 3-D-printing is the solution to the housing crisis.
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