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Andre Claudio

Public Safety

1-in-6 election officials report being threatened

In addition, 77% of those surveyed said the harassment is increasing and that they need more support from federal and local governments, a recent report shows.

Emerging Tech

Got rats? These cities trap 'em and zap 'em

One northeast city’s success killing 1,000 rodents in less than a year with traps that rely on electric current is leading its neighbors to test the same technology.

State & Local

State attorneys general open investigation into TikTok

The bipartisan group of state officials wants to know if the social media platform with more than 1 billion users could be harmful to children and young adults.

State & Local

State and local agencies target cyber, broadband, mobility with infrastructure funds

Higher demand for secure telework, multimodal transportation and telemedicine are among the post-pandemic trends informing infrastructure investment, a new report details.

Cybersecurity

Top Public Sector Cybersecurity Threat No Longer is Employees

Hackers pose the greatest cyber risks for states and localities, followed by careless workers and foreign governments, according to an annual IT report.