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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a new website aimed at simplifying access to grants and other resources to deter domestic terrorism acts.
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Code for America Working With States to Improve Public Benefit Equity
Code for America, a civic tech nonprofit, announced the second cohort of state and local partners for its Safety Net Innovation Lab. As part of the next cohort, Code for America will work with New York, New Mexico, Maryland, and the District of Columbia to “reimagine and rebuild the delivery of safety net benefits.” -
NTIA Awards $25M Tribal High-Speed Internet Grants
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced it has awarded two grants totaling more than $25.7 million to two Tribal nations – the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe in Minnesota and the Pueblo of Acoma in New Mexico – as part of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP). -
IC Community Looks to College Athletes as New Potential Talent Pool
Some government officials are looking at college athletes as a new prospective pool of candidates to serve as future leaders and employees within the intelligence community (IC), according to one official.
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Wisconsin County Improves Voting Process Ahead of April Election
Ahead of the state’s April 4 election, Dunn County, Wis., is rolling out new voting technology aimed to streamline the voting process. -
NYC Connects 40K Public Housing Residents to Free Internet
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that another 40,000 public housing residents across the city now have access to free internet and basic cable. -
Bipartisan House Bill Looks to Modernize 9-1-1 Systems
A bipartisan bill from Reps. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., and Richard Hudson, R-N.C., is aiming to accelerate Federal efforts to modernize the country’s rapidly aging 9-1-1 systems.

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Virginia Ed Dept. Selects ClassWallet to Help Distribute $30M in Funding
The Virginia Department of Education needs help distributing up to $30 million in Elementary and Secondary School Relief (ESSER) Funds for K-12 Learning Recovery Grants and is turning to ClassWallet – a digital wallet technology platform for governments – for its solution. -
Oregon Tech Students Secure Grant for Mobile Internet Hotspots
In a bid to close the digital divide, a group of Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) students has secured a for mobile hotspots for students who otherwise lack internet access. -
HUD Releases New Spending Guide for Broadband Funding
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published a new guide that outlines how to best spend $45 billion of Federal broadband funding being directed to underserved communities. -
NASCIO, NGA Push to Strengthen Cyber Workforce in State Government
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) and the National Governors Association (NGA) have joined together in a push to help states combat the cybersecurity workforce shortage.
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Colorado Pilots VR Tech to Train State Employees
Through a new virtual reality pilot program, Colorado is looking to modernize how it trains state employees.
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FCC Announces $1.7M for Emergency Connectivity Program
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced more than $1.7 million in funding for the Emergency Connectivity Program (ECP), which helps schools and libraries provide digital services for unserved or underserved students nationwide.
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Are FedRAMP Security Protocols Frustrating StateRAMP Adoption?
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program – better known as FedRAMP – is a Federal government-wide program that standardizes security assessment authorization and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. StateRAMP – established a decade or so later – shares a similar vision to enable state and local governments (SLG) to find solutions to cybersecurity hurdles and standardize the procurement approach to secure cloud services.
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Delaware Pushes to Increase Affordable Connectivity Program Adoption
Delaware Gov. John Carney is spearheading a new initiative to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) across the state.
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FCC Launches $7M Pilot Program to Grow ACP Awareness
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will use a little more than $7 million to fund pilot programs aimed at raising awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
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N.J. Gov. Murphy Signs Cyber Incident Reporting Bill
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed new legislation that will require state agencies and government contractors to report cybersecurity incidents to the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) within 72 hours of an incident.
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LAUSD Turns to Anonymous Reporting App for Non-Emergency Situations
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will use the Los Angeles Schools Anonymous Reporting (LASAR) mobile application to enable its school community to anonymously report instances of suspicious activity, mental health incidents, drug consumption, drug trafficking, vandalism, and safety issues from a smartphone.
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Temple University Receives $1.8M to Enhance Public Safety Tech
Following the murder of Temple University Police Sgt. Christopher David Fitzgerald, Temple University will receive nearly $1.8 million in grant funding for safety enhancements focused on crime-fighting technology.
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FirstNet Names DISA Cyber Vet Joseph Wassel Executive Director
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) has named Joseph Wassel executive director, which the organization regards as the equivalent of its chief executive officer.
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Chicago Announces New Early Childhood Data System Open to Public
Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, along with early childcare partners, announced the release of the first publicly available Chicago Early Childhood Integrated Data System (CECIDS).