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Texas Cities Are Getting Ready For The State’s ‘Death Star’ Law

Next City

Greg Abbott's controversial preemption law will likely bring. Dozens of local officials have signed onto a scathing amicus brief. And across the state, cities are scrambling to prepare for the wild west that Gov.

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Second Anniversary: Historic Legislation’s Impact for Municipalities

NLC (National League of Cities)

In November 2021, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), officially known as the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA), into law. This historic legislation delivers necessary infrastructure funding to cities, towns and villages across the US.

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Health insurers have been breaking state laws for years

GCN

States have passed hundreds of laws to protect people from wrongful insurance denials. Yet from emergency services to fertility preservation, insurers still say no.

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Local Strategies for Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention

NLC (National League of Cities)

n the face of pressing challenges confronting some law enforcement agencies nationwide, the U.S. Department of Justice unveiled a new report: “Recruitment and Retention for the Modern Law Enforcement Agency.”

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Helps Communities Prepare for Their Climate Futures

NLC (National League of Cities)

In the two years since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), officially known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), became law, communities of all sizes have been using these funds to address longstanding environmental problems, invest in infrastructure and prepare for emergent climate challenges.

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Review: Dragon Law Enforcement Saves Time for Busy Law Enforcement

State Tech Magazine

Despite the efficiencies of American law enforcement, reams of paperwork can sometimes clog the gears of justice — or at least slow it down. Because documentation is a vital component in all legal matters, every law enforcement agency strives to increase speed and accuracy when creating those documents and reducing bottlenecks.

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Harnessing Digital Intelligence to Modernize Law Enforcement Investigations

Government Technology Insider

All digital devices surrounding an incident collect valuable evidence and alter the way law enforcement handles crime. These technology advancements provide law enforcement agencies with challenges to effectively use resources to follow the digital trail. To learn more about the power of Digital Intelligence, click here.

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