President Trump has signed the Veteran STEM Scholarship Improvement Act, a bill to help veterans take full advantage of the scholarship provided to veterans studying science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM fields).

Texas Governor Greg Abbott released the Texas School Safety Update report highlighting the progress made to keep students and teachers safe at schools.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that New York City is set to receive $178,750,000 in federal funding to fight terrorism. 

State Senator Andy Dinniman and other senators announced the Tolerance, Respect, and Understanding (TRU) Program, Senate Bill 676, to address security needs and confront violence against faith-based organizations and those with diverse members.

Senate Bill 551, introduced by Senator Cannizzaro, revises provisions relating to state financial administration, specifically for school security funding. 

After a school shooting took place in Douglas County, Colorado earlier this month, the County Commissioners approved a $13 million budget to improve school security, according to a news report. 

The White House is seeking to hire its first chief information security officer (CISO).

A new study reveals a dramatic increase in the overall cost of cyber crime. 

DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson is giving NYC $181 million to help buy more surveillance cameras and fireboats and beef up safety in the subway system. 

The recent bombing at the Boston Marathon serves as a stark reminder that mass violence, whether a result of terrorism or other acts, remains a critical threat for organizations.