Tech & Data
Semiconductor Bill to Fund 20 Regional Technology Hubs
The CHIPS and Science Act authorized $10 billion for the hubs, in an effort to expand tech jobs and manufacturing beyond the country’s traditional innovation powerhouses.
Bipartisan Senators Want Commodity Regulations For Cryptocurrency
A new bill would task the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with imposing more consumer protections and other oversight regulations on digital asset trading.
Mobile Threats Prompt Operational Changes for Governments
More than 80% of public sector respondents to a recent survey said they have been forced to re-evaluate workplace practices as attacks on mobile devices grow.
Civic Engagement in One City Takes Off With a Digital Survey and Respect for Feedback
An easily accessible cloud-based questionnaire and analytics tool helped Corona, California, get more than five times more responses from residents than previous efforts.
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Today’s finance teams carry a heavy burden, supporting everything from growth strategies to long-term planning – all while continuously delivering monthly and quarterly numbers and keeping cash flowing. But even as demands on finance departments grow, many still spend excessive time using paper, spreadsheets, and e-mails to process vendor invoices, approvals, and payments.
How Local Governments Are Handling a Threat They Can’t See
The proliferation of cyberattacks has prompted Pennsylvania municipalities to take extra steps to secure their systems. Here's what they're doing.
Counties to Get Free Services to Better Defend Against Cyberattacks
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $30 million endpoint detection and response services program at no cost to 57 counties.
Biden Administration Unveils Website to Help Combat Extreme Heat Conditions
Heat.gov includes interactive maps, forecasts and other resources to help government officials and the general public cope with high temperatures.
Senate Set to Approve Over $50B to Expand Semiconductor Production
Mayors and local leaders hope the subsidies will create more than 1 million jobs nationwide over six years.
Surveillance is Pervasive: Yes, You are Being Watched, Even if No One is Looking For You
There is a large market for personal data, compiled from information people volunteer, information people unwittingly yield – for example, via mobile apps – and information that is stolen in data breaches.
State Explores Commercial Drone Deliveries via Shared Airways
Michigan is investigating the data and networking infrastructure required for commercial drones flying in corridors beyond the operator’s visual line of sight.
More Transparency Needed Around State Efforts to Address Cyber Threats to Voting Systems
As misinformation about the 2020 elections continues to swirl, state election officials told congressional leaders that the federal government should do more to raise up "successes" around efforts to mitigate voting system vulnerabilities.
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