Nextgov
IGs Announce Plan to Probe Joint DOD, VA Electronic Health Records Programs
The two inspector general offices are teaming up to determine whether the commercial EHR programs are meeting the main goal of interoperability.
Route Fifty
The Human Cost of Missing Data in Prisons
COMMENTARY | Nowhere is good information about operations more critical than in prisons and jails. But too often states simply lack the kind of data that holds officials accountable.
Route Fifty
America is Aging and That Could Present Problems for Some States
In about 15 years, the number of people 65 and over is expected to outnumber those under 18 for the first time in U.S. history.
Nextgov
CISA Director Pushes to Discontinue Social Security Numbers as Identification
Industry is eager to promote alternatives and improvements for digital identity.
Route Fifty
One State Becomes First in the Nation to Preempt City Natural Gas Bans
No cities in Arizona have banned gas stoves or other residential uses of natural gas. The state wants to keep it that way.
Nextgov
Government-Run Energy Company Keeps Reeling in the Same Employees in Phishing Training
The Tennessee Valley Authority has a good initial phishing training program in place but lacks real consequences for those that fail.
Route Fifty
Voters in Western States Back Climate Action, Land Protections, Survey Finds
The poll captures the views of 3,200 registered voters in eight western states.
Nextgov
End-to-End Encryption and Law Enforcement Access to Data Can Coexist, Justice Official Says
The official pointed to Australian and U.K. laws as models for the U.S. and an emerging “international consensus” on the issue.
Nextgov
NASA Tech Could Replace Passwords with Your Heartbeat
The space agency announced several health and biotech technology transfer opportunities.
Route Fifty
Supreme Court to Hear Dispute Over Same-Sex Foster Parents
Catholic Social Services is fighting Philadelphia’s decision to stop working with the foster agency because it will not place children with same-sex couples.
Route Fifty
Facing a Foster Care Crisis, One State Seeks to Increase Payments to Foster Parents
A proposal in the West Virginia Legislature would increase monthly payments to foster parents, pay child-placing agencies for finalized adoptions and create a foster parent's bill of rights.
Route Fifty
In Mississippi, a New Call to Remove a Confederate Symbol from the State Flag
A bill in the state legislature would establish a flag commission to draw up alternatives.
Nextgov
DISA Confirms Data Breach Affecting 200,000 People
Defense officials provided few details but said the affected systems have since been secured.
Nextgov
White House Tech Chief Calls Europe’s AI Principles Clumsy Compared to U.S. Approach
Analysts disagreed with the assessment, calling the EU white paper a good start for developing a risk-based approach to regulating artificial intelligence.
Route Fifty
A City Moves to Ban Wild and Exotic Animals at House Parties
People are free to behave like party animals in Los Angeles, but legislation the City Council approved this week aims to prevent them from partying with animals.
Route Fifty
Millions of Americans Rely on Crowdfunding for Medical Expenses
A new survey estimates that 20% of adults in the U.S. have donated to a crowdfunded medical campaign.
Nextgov
House Subcommittee Knocking at Amazon’s Door Over Ring Data
The chairman of a House Oversight panel wants a briefing with Amazon officials about the consumer security tool.
Route Fifty
Federal Court Rules Against State Law Requiring Ex-Felons to Pay Fines and Fees Before Voting
The appeals court found the law created an unconstitutional penalty against people who can’t afford to pay certain financial obligations, but have served the rest of their sentences.
Route Fifty
Poop, Screams and Divebombing Birds: How One City Plans to Deal With a Peacock Problem
The Miami City Commission will begin humanely trapping and relocating peacocks from one neighborhood after years of complaints from residents.
Nextgov