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3 Lessons to Be a Bold Government Leader
Feds have good reasons for sticking with the status quo. But lack of action also has consequences.
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Top US Officials Say Russia 'Authorized' DNC Hacks
"These thefts and disclosures are intended to interfere with the U.S. election process," said a statement from DHS and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
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Haven't Sold To Government Before? DARPA Still Might Buy Your Tech
The Pentagon's R&D agency is just one of many groups chasing companies that have so far focused on commercial business.
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White House Expands Employment, Housing Data Effort
Fitbit, LinkedIn and other companies are collaborating on the Opportunity Project.
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Alaska Gets Federal Grant for Untested Rape Kits; Fiscal Emergency Declared in Ohio City
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Neb. mayor in big legal fight with council over budget; W.Va.’s fireworks tax payouts to firefighters; and Cuomo signs law for burying pets in N.Y. state cemeteries.
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Weighing a Decision Whether to Stay or Go
As state and local officials urge residents in vulnerable areas to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Matthew, some are deciding to ride it out. And that’s “a headache” for first responders.
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NSA Contractor Charged with Stealing Classified Materials
A Maryland man has been charged with unauthorized removal and retention of top secret/SCI materials.
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Hurricane Matthew to Test Resiliency of Utility and Communications Systems
As utility workers are mobilized to restore service knocked out by the storm, this real-life emergency scenario will test investments in stronger infrastructure and response.
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Car Privileges Revoked for Some Mass. State Workers; Big Jump in St. Louis’ Foreign-Born Residents
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: 50 guards, inmates charged in federal investigation of Maryland’s prisons; concerns over Utah county official’s cognitive health; creating the ‘Queen’ of Michigan State Parks
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DOT's Innovation Officer: Moonshots Are Just a Series of Small Steps
The government needs to get comfortable with innovation in increments.
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How One Federal Official Uses Comedy Techniques to Teach 'Innovation'
The Transportation Department's chief innovation officer sometimes starts meetings with improv exercises.
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CIA Can Anticipate Social Unrest ‘Three to Five Days’ Out in Some Cases
The agency's use of sophisticated algorithms and analytics have significantly improved its ability to predict events.
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Hurricane Matthew Preparation Starts in Southeast; Okla. Supreme Court Overturns Abortion Law
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Pa. mayor’s racist Facebook posts; Maine governor’s squabble over paying school superintendents; and can out-of-state pipeline protesters vote in N.D.?
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Feds Announce $119 Million in Grants to Help State and Local Police Agencies
Nearly 200 law enforcement agencies will get financial assistance to bring on around 900 entry-level officers, many focused on community engagement.
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Could Virtual Interviews Solve Government's Recruiting Problem?
A new survey finds about 43 percent of millennials think agencies should use social media in recruiting.
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L.A. Mayor’s House Egged by Protesters; Alaskans See Smaller Annual Dividend Payout
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Big campaign finance changes in Washington state; expunging criminal records for minor crimes in N.C.; and overweight trucks threaten Pa. bridges.
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Here's Donald Trump's Plan to Dominate Cyber
The Republican nominee shared what his cyber priorities would be if he wins in November.
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Philanthropic Plan ‘Certainly Could Change the Face of Government Funding’
Donors and officials in Kalamazoo, Michigan, are negotiating a $500 million proposal to end a difficult structural deficit by lowering property taxes and increase spending to reduce poverty—and critics are concerned it may be undemocratic.
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