Government: Federal, State and Local

RSS

New gun legislation was signed into law in Washington State that prohibits the sale, manufacture and import of assault weapons with some exceptions.

The DHS announced an artificial intelligence task force designed to use the technology to address emerging threats to national security.

After an OSHA investigation, a federal judge ruled that UHS of Delaware and UHS of Fuller had exposed Fuller Hospital employees to workplace violence.

Security leaders have to be prepared for mail-based threats and doxxing, posting someone's address online, that may target public figures.  

Because of the risk of mag stripes being read and copied, Spain will begin replacing existing credit cards with fingerprint biometrics cards in 2024.

President Biden nominated Cara L. Abercrombie for Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition. Abercrombie has worked in the office since 2003.

The DHS released the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR). The QHSR assesses changes to threats facing the nation since the last review.

The war between Russia and Ukraine is the first time two countries are seen waging a physical war while also engaging in open cyber conflict.  

Multiple bills were signed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer targeting the rise in gun violence including safe gun storage and background checks.

As abortion access is debated within the United States, concerns have risen over the ability to protect patient privacy, including on mobile devices.