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U.S. Cities Ready to Compete for a World Cup Windfall
With estimates nearing a half billion in net economic benefit for cities that play host to the games, the 2026 World Cup makes Amazon HQ2 seem very 2018.
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SEC 'Forces Innovation' With New Data Science Program and a Massive IT Contract
The SEC is doing IT differently than it used to in the name of innovation.
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Data, Police and Mental Health: How a Pennsylvania County Helps People in Distress
Mental health co-responder programs are increasingly common in law-enforcement agencies across the country, due largely to declines in the resources available to mental health providers that have forced police officers and sheriff’s deputies to take on additional responsibilities when answering calls.
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Can a Small Business Take Over DISA’s Multimillion Perimeter Security Contract?
The defense agency issued two RFIs asking small and disadvantaged businesses whether they can support the Gateway Security program.
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Officials: Here’s How Not to Screw Up a $50 Billion Networking Contract
The Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract is a great opportunity for agencies to modernize, but they need to focus on people and planning to do it right.
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Complete Figures for State Disaster Spending Are Hard to Come By
A new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts highlights some of the reasons policy makers may want to tackle the issue.
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New Bill Aims to Prevent the Next Kaspersky, ZTE
The bill would establish an interagency commission to help vet supply chain cybersecurity risks.
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This Utah Library System Will Distribute Overdose-Reversing Naloxone to Residents
Distribution of the kits is an extension of a previous push to train library staff to spot the signs of an opioid overdose and administer naloxone directly to library patrons in distress.
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Critical Update: How to Build a Tech Team Designed to Succeed
Pro tip: They won't all be coders.
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Washington Gov. and State AG to Trump Administration: ‘Stop Lying’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | N.J. state government faces shutdown risk … flash floods rip through Mich. city … and Philly mayor responds to city controller’s ‘recklessly inflated’ audit.
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Supreme Court to Consider Case on State Seizure of Property
Constitutional limits on local and state criminal fines, as well as "civil asset forfeiture" policies, are the focus of Timbs v. Indiana.
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DHS-Funded Company Wants to Use Blockchain at the Border
DHS may soon use blockchain technology to protect all sorts of data it collects in protecting U.S. borders.
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GSA Seeks Industry Feedback to Better Harness Tech Spending Data
The government wants to get a better grip on the money it invests in IT and digital services.
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Trade Tensions With Allies Not Affecting Cyber, Top Diplomat Says
The State Department’s focus now is punishing nations that violate cyber norms, not pushing new norms, the State Department’s Robert Strayer says.
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Thinking About How to Manage L.A.’s Future Drone-Filled Skies
“When that airspace becomes more complicated, ‘just don’t hit anything’ isn’t going to be enough,” according to Seleta Reynolds, the general manager of the L.A. Department of Transportation.
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State Budget Forecasts Could Shift in a Big Way
COMMENTARY | Here’s why preliminary observations and estimates from the recent ‘Fiscal Survey of the States’ could significantly change, according to New Jersey’s former state budget director and comptroller.
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FTC Suggests Considering Security Disclosure Rules for Connected-Device Makers
If the Consumer Product Safety Commission required IoT makers to outline their security protections, the Federal Trade Commission could go after false claims.
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Zones for New Federal Tax Breaks Approved in All 50 States
Guidance for the “Opportunity Zones” program, which will provide tax breaks for investments in low-income areas, is still forthcoming.
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Pentagon Asks for Ideas on Building a Universal Telehealth Network
That includes looking at tech that connects patients with providers.
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