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Key parts of US laws are hard for the public to find and read
August 09, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsOblique or missing references to standards and codes specified by law make it difficult for judges, lawyers and the general public to comply with regulations.
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Cities can apply for free monitoring of sewage for signs of monkeypox
| News, Public SafetyThe National League of Cities is accepting applications for the new program and will select 50 localities to participate. The initiative will build on efforts to track Covid-19 in wastewater.
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Bipartisan bill aims to use grants to increase drone usage for infrastructure assessment
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe legislation would authorize grants to use American drones for infrastructure assessment and maintenance as well as for workforce training and education.
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Mobile threats prompt operational changes for government staff
August 08, 2022 | News, CybersecurityMore than 80% of public sector respondents to a recent survey said they have been forced to re-evaluate workplace practices as attacks on mobile devices grow.
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Lawyers may be limiting threat info sharing
| News, CybersecurityA new study examines how attorney-client privilege and work product immunity impacts cybersecurity.
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Emergency alert system vulnerable, FEMA warns
| News, CybersecurityInternet-connected equipment used to send alerts can be vulnerable to unauthorized actors who could issue fake EAS messages.
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Rise of precision agriculture exposes food system to new threats
| News, CybersecurityThe integration of technologies into farm equipment, from GPS-guided tractors to artificial intelligence, potentially increases the ability of hackers to attack this equipment.
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USDA to test mobile SNAP payments with state partners
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureFive state pilot projects will help USDA determine the requirements and resources that would be necessary for participants to use phones, tablets or smart watches to receive their benefits.
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Misinformation campaigns and threats are undermining confidence in U.S. elections, official says
| News, CybersecurityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is ramping up efforts to defend voting systems from outside intrusion, but the spread of online misinformation and threats against election officials still damage faith in the electoral process.
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Accurate U.S. crime data demands more state participation
| News, Data & AnalyticsFBI Director Christopher Wray discussed federal data reporting from state and local jurisdictions, and how advanced technologies stand to help.