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Undocumented Immigrants Have Big Impact on Idaho Agriculture; ‘City of Denver’ Instagram Identity?
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Changes to Ohio’s sex offender registry could be coming; San Francisco budget “rebalancing”; don’t feed New York City’s raccoons.
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Massive Medicaid Fraud Busts Offer Blueprint for States
There is much that can be leveraged by other states to extend the value of what was learned from June's massive U.S. Department of Justice action against fraudsters.
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Mayors Weigh in on Donald Trump’s Victory
Most call for unity, but some don’t seem willing to give up the fight.
Nextgov
Ransomware Emails Use OPM Breach to Lure Victims
A cybersecurity firm spotted several thousand of the emails Tuesday.
Nextgov
What Are President-Elect Trump’s Positions on Tech and Innovation?
While most of the real estate mogul's tech speak “has lots of implications for the private sector, it’s a bit of a blank slate when it comes to government tech.”
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Public Land Battle Heats Up in Wyoming; Chicago Schools Take Credit Rating Hit
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: More gridlock ahead in Minn. state government; tropical bedbug worries in Florida; a Calexit for the Golden State?
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2016 City Hall Election Results
While mayors win re-election in Miami and Honolulu, voters in Richmond, Va., and Cheyenne, Wyo., elect new leaders.
Nextgov
Federal Tech Sector Reacts to President-Elect Trump
A couple of federal tech groups are ready to get to work with the next commander-in-chief.
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N.J. State Takeover of Atlantic City; Wildfires in Southeast States Cause Hazy Conditions
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: EPA Consent Agreement With City in Texas Florida; Keys Mosquito study divides voters; Baltimore’s progressive city council.
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Ex-Rep. Mike Rogers Spotted Touring Trump Transition HQ
Former House Intel chairman now radio host has been expected for months to play a role.
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GOP Has Strong Showing in Gubernatorial Races
Republican candidates win in Ind., Mo., N.H., Utah and Vt.; Democrats win in W.Va. and Wash.; N.C. too close to call.
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Airbnb Hosts vs. Chicago Regulations; County Pays Cyberattack Ransom
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Good grades for Kansas City schools; Milwaukee County’s wheel tax; and ‘gag order’ in Pittsburgh?
Nextgov
Hackers Unsuccessfully Aimed Mirai Botnet at Clinton, Trump sites
Neither site was felled by the botnet that previously disrupted Netflix and The New York Times.
Nextgov
How Government Gets Ready for Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality
Two new digital communities will coalesce around new burgeoning technologies in an effort to promote interagency collaboration, partnerships with industry and to exchange ideas about what works.
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State and Local Government Elections: Ballot Initiatives We’re Tracking
Beyond races for the White House and Congress, voters across the nation are considering a wide variety of state and local proposals and initiatives. Here’s our rundown of what’s important to watch ...
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A Texting Ban Plan Aimed at Florida State Legislators; Ransomware Targets County in Indiana
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Rahm Emanuel’s emails; Paul LePage’s ‘economic tsunami’ in Maine; and tough times for Minnesota farmers.
Nextgov
The Next President Will Face a Cyber Crisis. Here's How to Handle It
The next president should focus on creating serious cyber strategies and game plans, experts tell Nextgov.
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The Next Fight to Expand Voting Has Already Begun
Before the 2016 race ends, advocates for automatic registration are already eyeing new efforts in Illinois, Nevada, and elsewhere.
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