SLED GovWin Recon June 2, 2022

Cybersecurity:

• State and Local Governments Eye Collective Cybersecurity Measures

Artificial Intelligence:

• Oregon is Dropping an Artificial Intelligence Tool Used in Child Welfare System

Health & Human Services:

• California Child Abuse Database Lacks Half of County Reports
• Kansas Creates Statewide Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Hotline
• Mass. Advocates Work to Get Most Out of ARPA Funding to House People Who Are Homeless

K-12 Education:

• Albany Expected to Extend Mayoral Control of NYC Schools through 2024
• The Metaverse is Already Here, and K-12 Schools are Using It

Higher Education:

• California to Invest $108M in Workforce Development Across Education Sector
• FBI Warns Colleges: VPN Credentials Circulating on Russian Forums
• 3 Benefits of Blockchain Technology in Higher Education

Transportation / Public Utilities:

• Port of Baltimore Receives $15.7M in Federal Funding to Improve Rail Infrastructure, Safety
• (New Jersey) Rep. Pallone Joins State, Local Leaders for Groundbreaking of South Amboy Ferry Project
• Cleveland, Ohio, Transit Joins Regional Mobile Ticketing System
• DOT to Invest $450M of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds in up to 35 University Transportation Centers

Justice / Public Safety / Homeland Security:

• San Diego Police Use Resident Feedback to Improve Services

Community Development:

• (Missouri) State Funding Two Community Development Projects in Capital City
• (Tennessee) State Awards $7.6 Million in Economic Grants to 9 Communities

Legislation:

• Florida School Safety Bill on DeSantis’ Desk Focuses on Mental Health
• (New York) Legislature Poised to Shrink Class Sizes – an Expense the City Says Will Lead to ‘Critical’ Cuts

Natural Resources & Environment:

• (Vermont) Gov. Scott Signs Environmental Justice Policy and 2 Other Major Environmental Bills into Law

Economic Development & Regulation:

• (Connecticut) Bridgeport Receives $3.7M from State for Infrastructure and Economic Development
• Hawaii Economic Growth Projections Unchanged Despite Slower Growth Projections at the National Level
• (Michigan) State Plans Economic Growth as Workforce Shortages Continue
• (Missouri) Department of Economic Development Requests Public Input on Broadband Program