SLED GovWin Recon May 11, 2023

Health & Human Services:

• (Maine) Legislation to Raise Monthly SNAP Assistance Advances at State House
• Alabama Violated Civil Rights with Poor Sanitation, Biden Administration Finds
• Here’s What Will Change When the COVID Public Health Emergency Ends
• Health-Care Transactions Under Scrutiny With New York’s New Law

Higher Education:

• Ed. Dept. Asks Colleges to Boost Tech Training for Formerly Incarcerated Students
• Staff Shortages Stifled Colleges’ 2022 IT Modernization Plans
• Malware Attacks on the Rise in Higher Ed
• (Hawaii) University of Hawaii to Lead State Broadband Expansion
• Education Department: Colleges Should Place More Federal Work-Study Students in K-12 Support Roles
• This New $78 million Contract Covers Work to Modernize the State of New York's Student Financial Aid System

Environment & Natural Resources:

• New US Rules Could Stem Emissions from Coal and Gas Power Plants
• (West Virginia) US Agency Takes Unprecedented Action to Tackle PFAS Water Pollution
• (Louisianna) In ‘Cancer Alley’, US Chemical Giants Mount Campaign Against Grassroots Organizers

General Government:

• Top US Cyber Official Warns AI May Be the ‘Most Powerful Weapon of Our Time’

Justice & Public Safety:

• (District of Columbia) DC Mayor Bowser Hosts Crime Summit Addressing Public Safety
• (Maryland) Baltimore Mayor’s Director of Public Safety Office to Step Down

K-12 Education:

• Students’ Mental Health a Greater Hindrance to Learning Since Pandemic
• With Chronic Absenteeism on the Upswing, How Can Schools Tackle Attendance Issues?
• How Schools Serve Homeless Students

Legislation:

• Florida Public Colleges Need Permission to Take Grants from China, Other ‘Countries of Concern’ Under New Law
• (Florida) Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Strongest Anti-Illegal Immigration Legislation in the Country to Combat Biden’s Border Crisis
• (South Carolina) SC Lawmakers Consider Permitless Carry Legislation as End of Session Nears
• Fight Over Kids Online Safety Act Heats Up as Bill Gains Support in Congress

Transportation:

• FRA to Award $5.8M for Interstate Rail Compacts
• (Oklahoma) Rep. Brecheen Introduces DRIVE Act Protecting Ranchers, Farmers and Truckers
• (Montana, Kansas) Senators Introduce Bill to Improve Air Service in Rural Communities
• New York State Budget Provides MTA with Long-Term Financial Plan