Robyn Lawrence

1 week ago | urgentcomm.com | Robyn Lawrence |Chuck Martin |Mike Dano

Under pressure from the White House, the FAA is streamlining approvals for law enforcement drone programs, enabling rapid deployment in cities nationwide. By Robyn Griggs LawrencePresident Donald Trump signed “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” directs the U.S. Transportation Secretary to issue a proposed rule toThis will fuel “one of the most significant technological advances for law enforcement in decades,” said Charles Werner, director of public safety drone network DroneResponders.

3 weeks ago | urgentcomm.com | Robyn Lawrence

Local officials must act now to build emergency networks for community-based disaster resilience as federal support evaporates, experts say. By Robyn Griggs LawrenceWith the Trump administration slashing Federal Emergency Management Agency staff and pushing for decentralization, local governments are being forced to take on more responsibility for emergency management.

3 weeks ago | smartcitiesdive.com | Robyn Lawrence

An article from Dive Brief Bipartisan coalition says proposed cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act would threaten jobs and local investments, raise energy costs and create economic uncertainty. Published June 6, 2025 Sen. John Barrasso speaks to reporters alongside U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune and Sen.

3 weeks ago | smartcitiesdive.com | Robyn Lawrence

Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. With the Trump administration slashing Federal Emergency Management Agency staff and pushing for decentralization, local governments are being forced to take on more responsibility for emergency management. Experts say cities need to prepare now by forging ties with state agencies, neighboring jurisdictions and local businesses and nonprofits.

3 weeks ago | smartcitiesdive.com | Robyn Lawrence

An article from Dive Brief As attacks targeting Jews and Jewish institutions surge across the U.S., one security expert demands a “coordinated, unapologetic and immediate” response. Published June 3, 2025 Lisa Turnquist of Louisville, Colorado, lays flowers and a flag at the site of Sunday’s attack on a vigil for hostages held in Gaza outside the Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado.