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After hottest summer on record, local governments are underreporting heat deaths
October 30, 2023 | News, ManagementBexar County’s medical examiner blames lack of data for the decision not to list heat as a cause on any summer deaths.
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Western states look to these lands for new affordable housing
| News, ManagementState-owned trust lands were created to support schools and other community benefits.
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Interest rates are rising, but states aren’t worried yet. Here’s why.
October 28, 2023 | News, FinanceState and local governments generally use bonds to finance major infrastructure projects. But higher rates won’t bust budgets just yet. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
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4 questions to ask before sharing constituent data
October 27, 2023 | News, Digital GovernmentAs more Americans grow concerned about how their personal data is being used and shared, a new report offers state and local agencies tips on how to handle it responsibly in order to avoid further eroding trust.
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Politicians love to cite crime data. It’s often wrong.
| News, ManagementOnly 71% of U.S. law enforcement agencies submitted 2022 crime data to the FBI.
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The Biden administration looks to spur office-to-housing conversions
| News, InfrastructureThe White House launched a multi-agency effort to encourage states and cities to convert more empty office buildings into housing units. It is putting billions of federal dollars behind the announcement.
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As e-bikes grow in popularity, so do calls for safety certification
| News, Emerging TechLast month, New York City became the first in the nation to require e-bikes to be tested and certified for safety.
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Communities look to end prison-to-homelessness pipeline
October 26, 2023 | News, ManagementIncarceration and homelessness are inextricably linked, each cycling into the other. As the housing crisis drags on, state and local governments are looking to prevent former inmates from becoming homeless in the first place.
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AI-driven 911 translation saves first responders time, money
| News, Emerging TechA Louisiana parish has turned to the technology to help translate emergency calls from a growing number of non-English speakers and amid a staffing shortfall.
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As TikTok and other Chinese technologies are deemed dangerous, what should state and local governments do?
| News, CybersecurityCOMMENTARY | Finding and replacing Chinese-made equipment in state and local government networks will be challenging and expensive. But the threat is genuine and must not be ignored.