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Bill Prioritizes Federal Customer Service—And Cuts Some Red Tape
It would remove some hoops agencies have to go through before getting citizen feedback.
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What Do States Want With Possible Changes to the Endangered Species Act?
Congressional lawmakers are considering how the law might be revamped.
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FTC Wants to Help Small Businesses Spot Cyber Scams
The agency wants businesses to be able to protect themselves.
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Security Clearance Bureau Making Progress But No Timeline to End Backlog
The bureau is also working on technological efficiencies to cut investigation times.
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Ports and Waterways Get Attention From Congressional Lawmakers
Discussion Tuesday took place as the White House continues work on President Trump’s infrastructure proposal.
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Federal Spending Data is Due: Is Anyone Making Deadline?
Not all agencies are expected to meet a crucial deadline for financial transparency.
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Richmond Mayor Calls Council Move an ‘Overreach of Legislative Authority’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Boise River flood emergency; Trump taps Texas mayor for HUD post; and tablet computers for Colorado inmates.
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Father of the Internet: 'AI Stands for Artificial Idiot’
Vint Cerf has serious concerns about the military's use of the internet of things.
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Bill Would Mandate Mobile-Friendly Federal Websites
Federal agencies need to be able to reach Americans who only access the internet on their mobile devices, Rep. Robin Kelly said.
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This is the Best Way to Map a Great Citizen Experience
It's necessary to have an outside-in perspective, starting with citizens devising ways to respond to their needs and wants.
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What Federal Cyber Workers Think Would Improve Hiring
Agencies could improve cyber hiring by offering to sponsor certification and training programs, survey respondents say.
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Elk, Economic Development and the ‘Afterlife of Coal Mines’
A $31 million wildlife conservation project is taking shape on land in eastern Kentucky that includes the site of the first mountaintop removal coal mine in the state.
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The Catch-22 ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Face Under Newly Signed Texas Law
Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation mandating local officials comply with federal immigration law or face possible removal from office. But doing so without a warrant could open them up to unlawful arrest lawsuits.
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FCC Says Bogus Traffic Overwhelmed Website After John Oliver Segment
Multiple attacks slowed down the agency's commenting systems starting Sunday night, an FCC statement said.
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‘I Am Saddened to Hear This. I Can’t Defend Their Actions.’
Oakland’s acting fire chief pledges inquiry into new revelations about the role firefighters may have played in failing to report safety hazards at the site where 36 people died in December.
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Bill to Aid Small Business Cyber Gets $6M Price Tag
The bill would direct NIST to create cybersecurity resources for small companies of varying sizes.
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Solar Eclipse Watchers May Overwhelm Small Oregon Towns
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: Oklahoma budget puts schools in tough spot; Rhode Island’s aging gas pipes; and new worries about tick risk.
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Mayors Are Launching Task Force to Weigh In on Trump’s Pending Infrastructure Plan
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will chair the group.
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Watchdog: Updated Census Could Face Problems In 2020
Census hasn't updated its cost estimates since October 2015.
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