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To put a dent in opioid addiction, start with the corrections system
January 24, 2024 | News, ManagementPilot programs have offered incarcerated individuals medications for opioid use disorder, but now it’s time to start expanding those programs for long-term success, observers say.
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Airports are finally back to their pre-pandemic normal, Fitch says
| News, InfrastructureThe ratings agency in the last year has upgraded the bond ratings of several major U.S. hubs amid record travel.
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Pressure mounts to extend low-income broadband subsidy
| News, InfrastructureAfter the FCC released guidance on how it planned to wind down the Affordable Connectivity Program, more state and local officials are urging Congress to maintain funding.
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10 lessons learned from the Justice Department’s review of the Uvalde school shooting
| News, ManagementCOMMENTARY | The critical review of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting offers key takeaways to help policymakers, practitioners and schools avoid the same failures if faced with a similar situation.
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988-hotline counselors air concerns: more training needed to juggle a mix of calls
| News, WorkforceDozens of crisis counselors responded to a survey about their work experiences, painting a picture of uneven training, uncertainty about how long to stay on the line, and different policies on whether to inform a caller when police are on… Read More »
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Fake Biden robocall to New Hampshire voters highlights how easy it is to make deepfakes
| News, Emerging TechCOMMENTARY | Deepfake technology is widely available, and a pivotal election year lies ahead. The fake Biden robocall is likely to be just the latest of a series of AI-enhanced disinformation campaigns.
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Brightline gets another big boost from Biden to build Vegas line
January 23, 2024 | News, InfrastructureThe administration approved $2.5 billion in private activity bonds, making the private rail company the biggest user of the low-interest infrastructure loans.
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Infrastructure ‘bootcamps’ help smaller cities win federal grants
| News, InfrastructureThe Local Infrastructure Hub has helped participating cities win millions of dollars to address pressing needs in transportation, climate, flood mitigation, rails, broadband and more.
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One city’s effort to cancel $2B in residents’ medical debt
| News, FinanceNew York City joins a growing number of local governments looking to purchase and eliminate residents’ medical debt in a bid to improve communities’ health and economic outcomes.
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How Chicago became an unlikely leader in body-camera transparency
| News, ManagementThe city has a long history of brutal, violent policing, but its latest approach to body-worn cameras and police oversight could serve as a national model.