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As part of a legal war over unemployment bills, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has interrupted a court decision that would have halted collections on pandemic jobless aid.

Conservative groups in Colorado have filed a lawsuit in response to new transportation fees that came from a bill signed by Gov. Jared Polis last year. The lawsuit claims state lawmakers illegally side-stepped voters.

Massachusetts senators have introduced legislation to help achieve the state's goal of having net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The bill would accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, among other measures.

According to experts on identity theft, thieves are increasingly using real Social Security numbers with random or fake names to create new identities — otherwise known as synthetic identity fraud.

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As government and other groups that work directly with communities across the country increasingly prioritize digital equity, programs to train new experts in the field are steadily growing.

The municipal court in Chandler, Ariz., is expanding its virtual service to better protect survivors of domestic violence through the justice system. The court has teamed up with a local shelter on the project.

Caresoft Global Inc. donated a software package valued at $1 million so students in the Department of Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology could gain experience working virtually on electric vehicles.

From the Advancement and Technology Fund, higher education will receive $76 million and K-12 $206 million. The budget also includes $10.6 million for cybersecurity, more than a 190 percent increase over the current year.

A total of 46 homes in Bamberg and Orangeburg counties were either destroyed or damaged during the severe weather earlier this week.

Answer: Virtual currency for the metaverse.

The Lafayette-based tech company SchoolMint will offer clients more advanced digital marketing tools to boost enrollment through a customized enrollment microsite, SEO services and online reputation management.

Spurred by the pandemic, a new operating model for state and local government leaders has been highlighted and expanded. Hybrid work and its ramifications are transforming the delivery of citizen services and engagement in ways that will accelerate resiliency in government. It will also help the government attract, support and retain the next generation of workers. But what changes will it bring and how can you prepare?

Ben Levine serves as executive director of MetroLab Network.

Plus, a report details the digital divide in St. Louis, Mo.; a new initiative aims to invest $100 million to fix digital equity in Miami; and a survey finds that as many as 1 million Kansas residents lack Internet.

Gov. Roy Cooper’s declaration is the latest show of support for STEM after a series of programs designed to usher in a new generation of STEM-focused students, whom Cooper says will be the workforce of tomorrow.

A career IT and teaching specialist weighs in on office- and technology-related terms that are working their way into the lexicon and, in some cases, causing confusion through repeated misuse.

The company, which sells computer-aided dispatch tech, says triage for 911 calls can reduce pressure on first responders. A program in Rochester, N.Y., also shows the potential for costs savings for public agencies.

Answer: A party at Tesla's Gigafactory in Texas.

Spoiler: It looks like a property deed.

A former Uber employee filed a lawsuit claiming that the company broke federal law by instructing her to provide very little information to the police and courts in response to various legal situations.

Thanks to a recent piece of legislation, Massachusetts is launching a workforce program that will provide $4,000 to businesses per new employee. The money can be used for signing bonuses or training.

After a pilot program, Chicago is expected to welcome 4,000 electric scooters to its streets next month. The program should help residents during a time of high gas prices, officials say.

Federal lawmakers are asking how to better help the critical infrastructure sector defend against cyber threats. The answer may involve tailored, actionable intelligence and minimum cybersecurity requirements.

Experts indicate that the United States will need widespread charging infrastructure for consumers to feel secure in electric vehicles. But being able to charge at home might be just as important.