SLED IT:

• (California) L.A. County launches app to protect commuters surfing public Wi-Fi from cybercriminals

Cybersecurity:

• Maryland health agency confirms December ransomware attack
• (New Mexico) Ransomware attack prompted county jail to put inmates in lockdown

Health & Human Services:

• Maryland secures mental health hospitalization waiver
• (Texas) Emergency SNAP benefits again extended

Higher Education:

• Why Eastern Michigan University is updating classrooms for flexible delivery
• City College of New York gets fiber donation to connect to 5G testbed
• Georgia Tech Wins Commerce Dept. Grant to Develop AI Manufacturing Economic Corridor

Economic Development & Regulation:

• (Michigan) Detroit's affordable housing fund gets $10M boost

Natural Resources & Environment:

• Here’s how California plans to spend $37 billion fighting climate change

Stimulus / Budget:

• (Kansas) Gov. Kemp Announces GEER II Funding to Support Education
• (Pennsylvania) Governor announces 11 projects receive funding, including Potter County
• (Kentucky) Gov. Andy Beshear proposes billions for health and human services in 2-year budget plan

Biden Administration:

• Biden-?Harris Administration Increases COVID-?19 Testing in Schools to Keep Students Safe and Schools Open

Coronavirus:

• Massachusetts launches new COVID-19 vaccine verification tool
• (Minnesota) Vaccine Incentive Program Announced for State’s 5-11 Year Olds
• Massachusetts Secures 26M Rapid Tests, Updates Testing Guidance

Legislation:

• Washington state bills push for blockchain group, digital credentials

Community Development:

• (California) Newsom housing plan aims to increase downtown living
• (Connecticut) Brownfield Funding Will Spur $34 Million Mixed-Use Development Project in West Hartford
• (Florida) Gov. DeSantis announces $16.8M to Bonita Springs for stormwater infrastructure project