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Public Safety
Nurse With Long COVID-19: ‘Nothing’s Really Gone Away’
Now on disability, Deshields, 49, got “very sick” from COVID-19 in April 2020. She made multiple trips to the emergency department and, weeks after her symptoms started, spent three days in the hospital for difficulty walking.
September 07, 2021
Higher Education
Howard University Classes Canceled Due to Ransomware Attack
The university’s network was shut down Tuesday and classes were canceled following a ransomware attack. Officials said they don’t have evidence that personal information was exposed, but the investigation is ongoing.
September 07, 2021
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News Staff
Higher Education
Cybersecurity Studies Expanding at University of Texas
The university system's Permian Basin campus has a new summer camp, a designated cybersecurity track in bachelor's and master's programs in computer science, and online certificates for both undergraduates and graduates.
September 07, 2021
Question of the Day
What country has become the first to legally accept bitcoin?
Answer: El Salvador.
September 07, 2021
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News Staff
Higher Education
University of Idaho Robotics Flourish at North Idaho College
Since relocating to North Idaho College's Hedlund Building, the university's robotics program is teaching students to write software and preparing them for careers in fields such as manufacturing and cybersecurity.
September 07, 2021
Public Safety
Biden Arrives in N.J. to Visit Areas Hit by Ida’s Flooding
Biden exited his helicopter onto the sun-drenched tarmac, dressed in a dark suit but no tie, and was greeted by a small group of dignitaries that included Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife, Tammy.
September 07, 2021
Higher Education
Online Classes Divisive but Growing at Michigan Universities
While some students feel ill-served or short-changed by virtual learning, the state’s 15 public universities expect those options to expand in the coming years as other students demand flexibility.
September 07, 2021
Smart Cities
National Grid Requires Liability Insurance for Smart Cities
Part of the agreement between National Grid and cities in Upstate New York that have signed up for the Smart Street Lighting Program is each must have $5 million in liability insurance for the new LED light fixtures.
September 07, 2021
News
South Bend, Ind., Police Work to Adopt ShotSpotter Tech
The software, which launched in early July and is called ShotSpotter Connect, has had some glitches that need to be ironed out before the department can begin to judge the system’s effectiveness, officials say.
September 07, 2021
News
Paper Letters Soaked in Drugs Leads Jail to Digitize Mail
Chatham County, Ga., jailors have intercepted letters and envelopes addressed to inmates laced with fentanyl, a synthetic and inexpensive opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, along with other drugs.
September 07, 2021
Workforce & People
Driving Better Gov Tech Through Governance, Centralization
Bringing state-level experience to the table, Phoenix CISO Shannon Lawson says if he were to build a brand-new IT agency, he’d begin with strong central governance to share knowledge and break down silos.
September 2021
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Adam Stone
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Lohrmann on Cybersecurity
Why Should You Merge Physical Security and Cybersecurity?
For more than a decade there have been calls to merge physical and cybersecurity in global organizations. Is this the right time? What are the benefits?
September 05, 2021
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Dan Lohrmann
Broadband & Network
Alachua County, Fla., Offers Hot Spots for Library Members
Thanks to a program created by the Alachua County Library District in Florida, library cardholders can check out Wi-Fi hot spots with no fees. Currently, the district has 200 hot spots that residents can use.
September 03, 2021
Justice & Public Safety
Body Cameras Likely to Increase Workload in Maryland County
The Frederick County State's Attorney's Office expects its evidence review unit's workload to nearly quadruple under new state rules requiring the adoption of body-worn cameras by 2025.
September 03, 2021
GovTech Biz
Varuna Builds ‘Digital Twins Lite’ for Small Utility Budgets
The startup is emulating the more precise, costlier digital twins that small water utilities can’t afford. The idea is that even with less precision, the product will help utilities act faster to deliver clean water.
September 03, 2021
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Ben Miller
GovTech Biz
Mark43 Partnership Aims to Give 911 Locations Within 10 Feet
The partnership with what3words could help more first responders better locate emergency callers, including in hard-to-define spots such as parks, parking lots and areas with poor mobile service.
September 03, 2021
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Thad Rueter
Justice & Public Safety
Feds Turn the Heat Up on Tesla's Self-Driving Feature
Due to concerns about self-driving accidents, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has told Tesla to provide a significant amount of data on every car the company has sold over the last seven years.
September 03, 2021
Justice & Public Safety
Ohio Communities Roll Out Automated License Plate Readers
An automated license plate reader system from Flock Safety, a company based in Atlanta, Ga., has made its way to two communities in Summit County, Ohio. The system utilizes cloud technology.
September 03, 2021
K-12 Education
Report Finds Promise for AR/VR in K-12 and Higher Ed
A new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation says AR/VR programs could bring new lessons to students across grade levels, given the requisite investments to spur adoption and research.
September 03, 2021
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Brandon Paykamian
Preparedness and Communications
Texas Ice Storm Inspires Community Preparedness Workshop
The ice storm earlier this year caught most of Texas by surprise and crippled communities. This preparedness workshop aims to educate residents on what to expect next time and how to be better prepared.
September 03, 2021
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Jim McKay, Editor
Question of the Day
Can your Amazon Alexa yell?
Answer: She can now.
September 03, 2021
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News Staff
Workforce & People
CTO-less in Seattle: Advice from a Former CTO to the Next
Former Seattle CTO Saad Bashir looks back at his years serving the city and challenges ahead for the next CTO. Pushing agencies to embrace a collaborative, cross-government view of IT may loom large on the agenda.
September 03, 2021
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Jule Pattison-Gordon
Infrastructure
California Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring AV Electrification
The Legislature approved SB 500, which would require that autonomous vehicles be emissions free by 2030, nudging an industry that has been clearly trending toward electric. The bill awaits the governor’s signature.
September 03, 2021
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Skip Descant
K-12 Education
Judge Ends NYCLU Suit Against School Facial Recognition
The judge found the petition by New York Civil Liberties Union, which alleged that Lockport City School District's camera system violated privacy laws, was unnecessary in light of a recent bill.
September 03, 2021
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