Recent Gov1 News

• Patients will do their own nose swabs at Las Vegas test site

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  City employees demonstrated the self-administering of the tests in a video

• COVID-19: How public safety companies are assisting the frontline pandemic response

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  The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations

• Wisconsin’s major cities receive $6.3 million to implement safe voting plan

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  With federal funding falling short, 5 Wisconsin cities have partnered with a local nonprofit to ensure safe voting this election cycle

• House passes childcare bills as element of recovery

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  Childcare, school reopening intertwined with 2020 politics

• FDNY formally forbids use of hoses against unruly crowds

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  The department reportedly issued the order to its members amidst ongoing demonstrations in New York City

• Face masks: Here’s what cops, firefighters, medics and COs have to say about use, policy and effectiveness

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  Nearly one-third of public safety personnel do not get a department-issued face mask, plus other key findings from nearly 4,000 survey responses

• Some educators of color resist push for police-free schools

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  “Generalizations and romanticizations aren’t getting us anywhere," said Principal Stacy Parrish

• Ky. PD saved money, lowered arrests by hiring social worker to assist cops

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  Social worker Kelly Pomplio says she helps with calls after the scene has been secured by a police officer

• Colo. health department re-opens investigation into use of ketamine in high-profile case

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  A spokesman said the department has received "numerous complaints" and "additional information" about the use of ketamine to sedate Elijah McClain

• Repairing the system: Improving policing practices in communities of color

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  8 actionable steps any state or municipality can take to start mending the relationships between police and community

• Judge lifts ban on releasing NYPD police discipline records

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  A federal judge had halted the release of disciplinary records online last week after unions sued

• Election 2020 through the eyes of a Massachusetts poll worker

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  An elections worker in Salem talks civic pride, vote integrity and pandemic preparedness

• US agency: Pandemic masks thwart face recognition tech up to 50% of the time

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  Under ideal conditions, the failure rate for the best algorithms is only about 0.3%, according to a study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology

• LAPD expands community policing program amid calls for reform

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  The Community Safety Partnership program is credited with reducing violent crime and improving relationships with residents, officials said

• Senate releases initial proposal for next coronavirus relief bill

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  As proposed, the HEALS Act does not include additional funds for state and local governments

• Cities invest in job training programs to aid pandemic recovery

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  Both San Antonio and Chicago recently unveiled programs meant to incentivize higher education and jobs training for out-of-work citizens

• City of Austin provides COVID-19 relief grants for childcare centers

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  Austin childcare centers and providers that experienced an economic hardship due to the pandemic may apply for grants of up to $50,000

• How local governments can attract companies that will help keep their economies afloat during COVID-19

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  By tying tax incentives to job creation or job training, communities could experience much-needed economic boosts

• Can a neighborhood rebuild wealth for the people who actually live there?

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  By embracing incremental development, starting with supportive regulation, civic leaders can help revitalize neighborhoods and keep the gains local

• 'I know I'm protected': Mass. EMS has only 1 virus case despite 5.6K+ calls since March

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  New Bedford EMS officials say strict PPE and infection control protocols have paid off in limiting its providers' exposure to COVID-19

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