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The impacts of President Donald Trump’s proposed budget are still being debated, but the CEO of Euna takes a silver-lining approach to potential funding reductions. Euna sells grant management software to tribes.
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With the full integration of a new procurement solution, the Southern California city aims to simplify how it makes purchases by increasing automation and data analytics capabilities — while meeting compliance requirements.
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Officials with the Department of Labor are defending the state’s newly launched $60 million benefits system saying that fraudulent unemployment insurance claims are the result of “100% identity theft.”
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The majority of states are abandoning third-party cyber insurance for self-insurance, says Colorado CISO Ray Yepes. Plus, Virginia and Alaska cyber leads talk federal cyber grants and the importance of understanding local needs.
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Edmunds GovTech, backed by private equity, is joining forces with a smaller company whose business is focused in the state of New Jersey and revolves around financial and administrative software.
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Some 150 transit agencies to receive new federal infrastructure funding to purchase zero-emission or low-emission buses, nearly doubling the number of electrified buses on American city streets.
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Roads and water infrastructure top the list of local priorities, but broadband expansion and clean energy projects are proving popular as cities face increased demand for these newer technologies.
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Local and regional law enforcement agencies are being encouraged to apply for up to $50,000 in state grants to offset the costs associated with buying and maintaining body cameras and other programmatic needs.
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Plus, federal lawmakers introduce multiple pieces of legislation related to boosting the nation's broadband infrastructure, Texas moves forward with its own broadband availability map, and more.
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The federally funded broadband project created 61 miles worth of service to houses in previously unserved parts of New Carlisle, South Charleston and South Vienna. Additional funding will connect 1,000 more homes.
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A newly released report from the Legislative Analyst's Office highlights deficiencies in the Employment Development Department’s response to the economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Duncan Public Utilities Authority trustees have approved the funds to patch the city’s current smart meter system, which officials say is obsolete. A replacement system is set to be installed in 18 months.
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An $18.5 million federal grant has been awarded to Reservation Telephone Cooperative to expand high-speed Internet access to homes and businesses in western North Dakota and part of eastern Montana.
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The city of Barbourville has been awarded the nonprofit’s 2022 Cybersecurity Grant to help implement additional safety protocols and programs, such as multifactor authentication, advanced threat protection, and endpoint detection and response.
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According to county officials, nearly 85 percent of the county has access to high-speed Internet service, though areas with no business base are not afforded the same access. New federal and state funds will help close that gap.
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Across the United States, many local governments and states — as well as private companies — are discovering their cyber insurance premiums have skyrocketed and that they must meet stricter guidelines
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The latest acquisition for OpenGov involves a company whose software helps public agencies with capital planning, infrastructure maintenance and related tasks. The deal reportedly gives OpenGov a $1.25 billion valuation.
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The program, announced last week by Gov. Kathy Hochul, would provide county governments and select cities with endpoint detection and response tools to continuously monitor systems and protect against cyber attacks.
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Texas-based Ryan, which sells tax services and software, is beefing up its government business while also making a bigger play for the Canadian market. The deal follows a similar acquisition in late 2021.
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The state is set to receive $110 million in federal funds to expand high-speed Internet access to about 22,000 families and businesses in rural parts of the state. The money comes from the American Rescue Plan.
