Seattle city light articles
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City street lights "misbehave" after ransomware attack
The UK's Leicester City Council was thrown into chaos last month when a crippling cyber attack forced it to shut down its IT systems and phone lines. But the ransomware attack also had a more unusual impact in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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PETA to Light Globe on Fire Outside of Amarillo City Hall
The recent devastation caused by wildfires in the Texas Panhandle serves as a reminder of the urgent need to address the climate crisis.
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Seattle City Council considers changes to gig worker minimum wage law
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has begun discussions on a proposed bill that would amend the city’s App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance. The bill, sponsored by Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson, attempts to reduce labor costs for network companies, while still guaranteeing a minimum earnings standard for app-based workers. Council Bill 120775 would remove minimum wage adjustments, reduce the per-mile rate, and remove the mileage factor...