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Clean needles save lives. In some states, they might not be legal.
In Pennsylvania, where 5,158 people died from a drug overdose in 2022, the state’s drug paraphernalia law stands in the way of harm reduction programs that distribute sterile syringes.
Oversight
ICE might be incorrectly measuring its resources needs, GAO says
A new GAO report found that the office responsible for managing ICE’s budget had a staff vacancy rate of 25% in fiscal 2023.
Opinion
How AI can lead the fight against cyber threats
With threats rapidly evolving, artificial intelligence holds tremendous potential to revolutionize cybersecurity defenses, Janet Rathod from Citi and Bishop Garrison of the INSA write.
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To help address teens’ mental health needs, state to launch Youth Mental Health Corps
Colorado's program will train young adults ages 18 to 24 to connect middle and high school students to needed mental health supports and resources.
Nextgov
The US is still falling behind on electronic warfare, special operators warn
New space and low-power solutions are needed to operate against modern jamming.
Policy
Five for Friday: Cherelle Parker’s executive orders six months in
Parker has used executive orders early and often to push her campaign priorities
Politics
State Sen. Kevin Parker’s most notable eruptions
A hot temper continues to cause trouble for Brooklyn legislator Kevin Parker.
Companies
Human capital, tech and operations leadership moves across the market
One of the market's largest systems integrators also brings in a new division leader.
Defense
Kill the zombie Space National Guard idea
Guardsmen in space-related jobs belong in the Space Force.
Nextgov
FCC to propose requiring internet providers mitigate security flaws in core data routing protocol
The commission will consider new authorities underpinned by its net neutrality vote last month.
Civil
NASA greenlights bids for $444M facility support recompete
The aptly named COSMIC contract covers work at a pair of hubs focused on rocket engine testing and space structure manufacturing.
News
Report: Nearly half of New York’s aging population has experienced food insecurity in the past year
Citymeals on Wheels released the analysis with the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute
Defense One
Navy secretary vows more money for anti-drone lasers
The Defense Department’s spending on lasers is down, but the need is up.
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These federal grants can help ease multiplying election threats
Cyber and physical threats are some of the biggest issues local election officials face ahead of the November presidential contest. Researchers said while there is a finite amount of funding, federal grants can help ease the pressure.
Politics
Hochul admin touts drop in gun violence in urban areas outside NYC
In many regions of the state, officials said there were significant reductions in shootings.
Nextgov
Top CISA official Eric Goldstein to depart agency next month
Goldstein was part of several Biden-era CISA initiatives. It’s unclear what his plans are next.
Workforce
TSA and AFGE ink their first contract under expanded collective bargaining rules
After two decades of abridged or no collective bargaining rights, frontline Transportation Security Administration finally enjoy similar rights to their colleagues elsewhere in government.
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Why Washington Metro’s leader is ‘bullish’ on post-pandemic transit
Faced with a drop in riders and major budget shortfalls, Randy Clarke doubled down on providing more service to D.C.-area riders. It seems to be working.
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