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Biden wants states to ensure Obamacare plans cover enough doctors and hospitals
December 06, 2023 | News, ManagementA proposal from the federal government would standardize open enrollment periods across all states, require states to assess the accessibility of their insurer networks and expand adult dental coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
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Michigan to transition the state’s fleet to zero emission vehicles by 2040
| News, Emerging TechThe conversion to ZEVs can help reduce gas and vehicle maintenance costs, reduce pollution and improve public health, some say.
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Data literacy: the drive to educate the public sector workforce
December 05, 2023 | News, WorkforceAs data-based decision-making becomes ever more important, data academies begin to blossom in local government.
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Two recent cyberattacks on water systems highlight vulnerability of critical infrastructure
| News, CybersecurityPro-Iran hackers allegedly hit a system near Pittsburgh, causing it to replace its Israeli-made equipment as a precaution. Meanwhile, another group hit a system in North Texas and caused operational issues.
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Cloud a ‘game-changer’ for health insurance marketplace
| News, Digital GovernmentWhen California’s health insurance marketplace migrated to the cloud, it cut costs, improved consumer experience and gained the ability to scale to demand.
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Philadelphia reduced school-based arrests by 91% since 2013—researchers explain the effects of keeping kids out of the legal system
| News, ManagementCOMMENTARY | Launched in 2014, the city's diversion program looks to prevent youths from being referred to the criminal justice system. In the first five years, it decreased school-based arrests by 84%, and researchers say it saves taxpayers millions of… Read More »
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New life for old coal: Mine lands and power plants are hot renewable development spots
| News, InfrastructureConverting old coal plants to renewable energy storage sites can set states up for job creation and increased tax revenue, one observer says.
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Could the feds withhold broadband funding to some states?
December 04, 2023 | News, InfrastructureSeveral states appear unwilling to change laws on their books that are at odds with a requirement in the 2021 infrastructure law.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Montana’s TikTok ban
| News, Digital GovernmentU.S. District Judge Donald Molloy said in his preliminary injunction that the first-of-its-kind state law “likely” violates the First Amendment. A trial to review its legal authority could still reinstate the ban.
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Addressing the shortage of government accountants: 2 paths to efficiency
| News, WorkforceCOMMENTARY | The dwindling number of qualified, government-savvy accounting professionals makes it imperative municipalities find new efficiencies sooner rather than later.