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With 'Human Composting' Legislation, Washington State Could Offer Alternatives to Burials
After passing the legislature last week, a bill that provides alternatives to cremation and traditional burials is headed to the governor.
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Building a Map to Help Care for Vulnerable Residents
San Bernardino County, California, uses a survey and mapping tool to connect homeless people with support services.
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Federal Cyber Reskilling Academy Announces Second Class
The second class will be open to all feds, not just those who do not work in IT.
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Acting Defense Secretary Appoints New Digital Service Director
Chris Lynch and his hoodie are leaving the Pentagon.
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State Legislators Look to Change a Law That Makes Sexual Assault Convictions Difficult
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Feds announce $900M in infrastructure grants … New Jersey retirement-plan marketplace fails to materialize … Phoenix City Council to wrestle with rising pedestrian fatalities.
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State and Local Government Pay and Benefit Growth Has Outpaced Private Sector, Report Finds
But government employers still say they’re struggling to fill some jobs.
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How GSA Is Helping the Government Embrace Automation
The agency, which plans to have more than two dozen bots deployed by the end of the year, is standing up a community of practice around the technology.
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Tracking Cancer Among Firefighters
The National Firefighter Registry seeks to collect detailed information on cancer rates within the profession with the goal of improving research.
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TSA Wants A Vendor To Manage Its Third-Party Tech Testing Ecosystem
The new process will let the agency leverage private sector testing organizations instead of relying solely on Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate.
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Scooters Did Take Over Last Year
A new report shows use of electric scooters surged past docked bike share.
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Union Doesn't Need to Refund Fees to Local Government Workers, Federal Judge Rules
The lawsuits against a California union local are just two of many being filed against public sector unions across the country.
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STDs Surging Across the Country
Local health departments struggle to treat and prevent the spread of STDs amid ongoing budget cuts.
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The Pentagon is Investing in Space Robots to Repair Satellites
The robots would service military, government and commercial spacecraft more than 22,000 miles above the Earth.
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Washington State Moves to Tighten Vaccine Exemptions
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Former foster children push for a "bill of rights" about maintaining sibling relationships ... A lawsuit over the Colorado River protection plan ... Connecticut lawmakers could require diaper changing table parity in public restrooms.
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‘Clean Energy’ Transition Promises Wide Range of Well Paid Jobs, Study Finds
The findings come amid debate about the "Green New Deal."
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Southern, Western Counties Growing Fastest, Census Says
Four of the top 10 fastest-growing counties are in Texas, according to new population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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FBI’s Facial Recognition Programs Under Fire Over Privacy, Accuracy Concerns
The bureau has largely ignored the Government Accountability Office’s concerns about its use of facial recognition in criminal investigations.
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White House Taking its Artificial Intelligence Messaging International
The Trump administration is making its voice heard across global organizations.
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Latest Opportunity Zones Guidelines Offer More Clarity For Business Investments
"This reg removes a lot of the most obvious impediments that have kept capital on the sidelines,” says one expert.
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