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When a Cougar Comes to Town
There have been reports of a big cat lurking in Washington’s capital city. A state agency is looking into the sightings.
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Texas Cities Rebounding From Ransomware Attack
Local governments have credited data backups and cyber security policies with the quick recovery and say cyber insurance will help recoup recovery-related costs.
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Senior Justice Official Caught Watching Porn on Government Computer
The then-deputy assistant attorney general resigned after investigators found a trove of sexually explicit content on their computer.
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CBP to Test Autonomous Drones for Use at the Border
The experimental project reached the fourth and final stage of development: testing in real-world environments.
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At least 25% of People in Jail Are Booked More Than Once a Year, Report Says
A new report sheds light on how many people are arrested and booked into jail several times per year, often because of mental health or substance abuse problems.
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Defense Department Awards Its Other Multibillion Cloud Contract
The Marine Corps plans to test Defense Enterprise Office Solutions products in degraded environments.
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Leveraging Technology to Clear Criminal Records
Cook County, Illinois, will automatically expunge low-level convictions for marijuana offenses using software from Code for America.
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NIST Wants Insight on Combatting Telehealth Cybersecurity Risks
The agency aims to ensure remote monitoring setups are secure.
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City Voters Reject Plan to Cap Spending and Divert Savings Toward Pensions
The ballot initiative in Phoenix is on track to fail by a wide margin.
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Social Security Taps Team of Federal IT, Management Notables to Assess Modernization Progress
The team will look at how the agency’s IT modernization efforts are going, including how those changes are affecting Social Security employees and stakeholders.
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The Cities Where You Can Pay For Parking Tickets with Donations
Some cities offer short windows where residents can opt to clear tickets by making donations, such as to schools and animal shelters.
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Pay May Be Lower in Smaller Cities, But it Can Stretch Further
New analysis highlights salary advantages in small and mid-sized metro areas.
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In These States, (Almost) Anyone But Lawmakers Can Do Redistricting
California pioneered the practice of creating an independent commission to draw new district maps. Every ten years, anyone in the state can apply for the job, except legislators and those who work with them.
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TSA Launches Facial Recognition Pilot at Las Vegas Airport
The agency will assess how the tech verifies travelers’ live facial images against pictures taken from travelers’ identity documents.
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Facebook Expands Tool That Lets Local Governments Send Alerts
The system will offer authorities a way to send targeted notifications about emergencies and other issues to residents.
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Oracle Pledges to Keep JEDI Fight Alive In Court of Appeals
An appeal would bring Oracle’s fight with the Pentagon to over a year, as the department prepares to announce an award.
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GSA Hits First Deadline On New Federal Identity Management Policy
The agency was tasked with creating a catalog of identity, credential and access management options within three months of a memo issued by OMB.
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Patent Office Wants Public Feedback on Artificial Intelligence Inventions
The agency will accept comments for 45 days.
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City Sued Over Sidewalk Accessibility for People With Disabilities
The plaintiffs in the case want Philadelphia to take steps to upgrade ramps and cut down on obstructions.
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