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Give Up Some Green to Go Green? Bond Investors May Be Reluctant
New research finds the pricing of tax-exempt municipal “green bonds” is nearly identical to similar non-green securities.
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A Push to Rework How Buildings Are Declared Historic
The legislation, proposed in Oregon, would implement a public process for historic designation and provide tax credits for rehab work.
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NOAA Celebrates Weather Satellite Removal From GAO’s High Risk List
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration successfully navigated a major challenge to one of its weather satellite systems that could have derailed U.S. weather forecasting.
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Pentagon’s Cyber Mission Force Needs Better Training Plan
A government watchdog found flaws in the Defense Department’s transition from building its Cyber Mission Force to maintaining it.
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Background Investigations Tech Team Reassigned from DISA to Defense Security Service
By mid-summer, the National Background Investigations Service technical team will be under a new office as part of major shifts in the security clearance process.
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How a Library Embraced New Technology and Helped Build a Prosthetic Hand
The public library in a small Texas town used an assessment tool that helped officials eventually upgrade equipment—including buying a 3D printer. One community member used it to make a prosthesis.
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Virtual Reality Could Make Disaster Response Training More Effective
In early tests of its augmented reality training software, a Texas-based startup made first responders perform faster and more accurately.
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Federal Judge Rules Against Transit Agency in Disability Access Case
The dispute centers on requirements for elevators at subway stations.
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Without a Federal Privacy Law, States Are Left to Figure Out How to Protect Consumer Data
Representatives of the technology industry, and some state officials, say having broad privacy laws in each state could curb innovation. But other states leaders argue intervention is necessary to protect consumers.
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VA to Pilot Health Records System in March 2020
Lawmakers still have serious concerns about the agency’s multibillion health records overhaul.
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Considering a State Bank for Local Governments
Proponents say it could help with infrastructure financing, particularly for smaller jurisdictions. Bankers are skeptical.
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Counties Push for Sustainable Public Lands Payment Programs
Local and federal officials argue two funding streams they count on are part of a “social safety net” for primarily rural, Western jurisdictions.
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Scammers Are Spoofing DHS Phone Numbers to Get Your Personal Info
Recipients also are being pressured for money to avoid arrest.
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New Mexico Boosts Cap for Medical Marijuana Growers
The increase is temporary as state officials determine a permanent cap that will keep pace with growing patient enrollment.
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State Supreme Court Rules Pension Credits Don't Deserve Special Protection
But it stops short of reworking the “California Rule,” which restricts how retirement benefits can be altered in some states.
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OMB Guidance on Digital Experience Mandates Still Pending as First Deadline Nears
The first deadline of the digital services-focused 21st Century IDEA Act is in June.
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How Counties Are Addressing Their Digital Divides
Maricopa County, Arizona is fast-tracking 5G deployment, while Wise County, Texas wants to partner with providers on “middle mile” projects.
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Trump Orders 'A Plus Treatment' for Alabama Tornado Victims
The president has given his team high marks for previous emergency response efforts.
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Census’ Big Data Innovation Program Infects HHS with Promising Results
Officials at Health and Human Services took an idea from their colleagues at Census to use big data and public-private collaboration to design systems that can save lives.
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