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Updated: Government Agencies Not Compromised in Deloitte Breach
The breach affected an email system that included information from several markets.
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Mostly Cut Off, Puerto Ricans Flock to the Few Spots With Cellphone Service
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Amid unrest, St. Louis mayor wants investigation of police actions; report finds mental health care troubles in Kansas; and North Jersey city fumes over mayor’s guilty plea.
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Congress Tackles Data Breaches, Russian Meddling and IT Modernization
Lawmakers will address cybersecurity concerns at two major agencies this week.
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The Air Force Will Dole Out $1 Billion for Cloud Migration
Dell EMC, General Dynamics and Microsoft teamed to win a big Air Force contract.
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Local Governments Prepare for a Federal Fight Over ‘Double Taxation’
Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola: “Coupled with the declining federal support in cities, removing the SALT deduction would only further strain our already stressed municipal budgets."
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With the Clock Running Out on CHIP Reauthorization, State Officials Are Preparing to Panic
“It’s just insane that it’s come this close and it’s so embroiled. With all the terrible decisions to be made, surely this isn’t a hard decision.”
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Can Block Grants Save the Day on Health Reform?
States haven’t necessarily proven to be more efficient managers of health care funding than the federal government.
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Meet the 17-Year-Old Who Hacked the U.S. Air Force
Chicago high school senior Jack Cable moonlights as an ethical hacker.
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Veterans Affairs CIO Stepping Down
After another high-profile departure, there are 11 acting CIOs across the 24 CFO Act agencies.
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Vint Cerf's Think Tank: Internet Rulemaking Is Going to Get More Complicated
The nonprofit recommends governments work with each other—and the rest of society—to craft internet regulations.
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Why Cities Are Concerned About Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation in Congress
Language related to preemption and data-sharing are two areas where cities and advocacy groups would like to see changes.
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Federal Blockchain Projects Face a Familiar Talent Problem
The General Services Administration has a proof-of-concept project underway and a hurdle.
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Puerto Rico Devastated: ‘When We Can Get Outside, We Will Find Our Island Destroyed’
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP: More states announce their FirstNet opt-in decisions; Mich. Civil Service Commission gives state more power over its workers; and Louisiana has some good budget news for a change.
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Symantec CEO: Get Commercial Software Off National Security Systems
The anti-virus exec praised U.S. officials who booted Kaspersky off government systems but stopped short of directly criticizing his competitor.
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Lockheed Martin Tops Federal IT Rankings
IDC Government's latest report features a lot of the old guard but recent mergers and acquisitions could shake things up.
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Experts Warn Congress Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill Could Backfire
The well-meaning bill could have several unintended consequences, advocates testified to a Senate panel.
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Leaders of State and Local Groups Offer Their Thoughts on a ‘Transactional’ White House
The executive directors of the National Governors Association, National League of Cities and National Association of Counties joined Route Fifty on Tuesday for a discussion about intergovernmental affairs.
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Trump's Tech Team Wants to ‘Wow’ Public
The Office of American Innovation isn't interested in tech for tech's sake. It's to make government more efficient.
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Louisiana Health Secretary to Sen. Bill Cassidy: Your Health Bill Would Hurt Our State
“In its current form, the harm to Louisiana from this legislation far outweighs any benefit,” Rebekah Gee says in an open letter.
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