Route Fifty
Simulating Scenarios for Killer Smog Conditions in Pittsburgh
Predictive analytics are getting better at profiling the clinical impact of air- and heat-related emergencies, as well as the stress they place on response infrastructure.
Route Fifty
Interior Secretary Recommends That Bears Ears National Monument Should Be Shrunk
Secretary Ryan Zinke submitted an initial report to the White House about the national monument in Utah, which some GOP officials have characterized as an Obama-era land grab.
Nextgov
Interior Department's Plan to Stop Drones from Blocking Firefighters
The "Know Where Not To Go" data set tells drone operators where wildfire response might be happening so they can avoid flying there.
Nextgov
COVFEFE Act Would Make All Presidential Tweets Official Records
The act would codify saving a president's social media posts for future generations.
Route Fifty
Economics of Blueberries Jam Maine Officials
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Judicial fines mount from Washington state’s ongoing education funding crisis; California state government hiring outreach; and Philly’s ‘text-to-give’ campaign.
Nextgov
Commerce Seeks Input on Fighting Botnets
The request follows an executive order focused partly on fighting the armies of zombie computers.
Route Fifty
Park Service Drains Reflecting Pool After Parasite Kills 80 Ducklings
They deserved better.
Nextgov
American Technology Council to Meet with Apple, Amazon, Microsoft CEOs
President Donald Trump’s American Technology Council, focused on modernizing government technology, will hold its inaugural meeting June 19.
Route Fifty
Will Bears Ears Remain a National Monument?
If Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke decides to revoke its status, it would be the latest example of the federal government setting aside land in conjunction with tribes, only to break the agreement.
Route Fifty
Congressional Appropriators Show Little Enthusiasm for Trump’s CDBG Cuts
As HUD Secretary Ben Carson defends the president’s budget ax on Capitol Hill, there’s strong bipartisan support for the Community Development Block Grant program.
Route Fifty
Here’s Where Children Rely Most on Medicaid
In Arkansas, 61 percent of all children get their health insurance coverage through the program. How does your state or local area compare?
Nextgov
WannaCry Gives HHS’ Cyber Threat Center a Real-World Test
Agency opted to respond to a cyberattack like it would a natural disaster.
Route Fifty
Trump’s Federal Land-Use Regulatory Battle Targets Obama’s Sage Grouse Rules
“They might as well form a shotgun posse to kill off the species directly,” according to a Center for Biological Diversity activist.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Want Notice when Pentagon Uses Cyber Weapons
The proposed law would also require congressional notification when DOD gets legal clearance to use a cyber weapon.
Nextgov
New Facebook Feature Lets Users Contact Elected Officials Directly Through Posts
It’s part of the social media giant’s efforts to connected people to government representatives.
Nextgov
After Tough Audits, Library of Congress IT is on the Mend
One of the key parts to the turnaround was having the CIO report directly to her, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said.
Nextgov
Don't Take the Bait: Tips to Avoid Getting Phished
The consequences of getting hooked by a phishing attempt are dire.
Route Fifty
Comey Testimony Overshadows Trump’s Infrastructure Remarks in Ohio
Congressional Democrats, meanwhile, continue to criticize the president’s proposals.
Route Fifty
Justice Department Joins Accessible Housing Suit Against Los Angeles
Is it a money grab by the Trump administration?
Nextgov