Digital Government
Mapping fast EV charging ports across rural America
Analysts tracking the buildout of EV infrastructure say there is an "emerging charging divide" between rural and urban areas.
Infrastructure
State loses $5.6M in federal funding to expand digital access, help with unemployment insurance
The Trump administration recently terminated more than $5 million promised to South Dakota for expanded access to digital technology.
Artificial Intelligence
Will AI take my job? Navigating AI’s impact on public sector jobs
COMMENTARY | Some functions may need fewer employees, but others needing more advanced skills may emerge as the technology reshapes, rather than eliminates, many roles.
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Transportation and healthcare: How government agencies are leveraging AI to improve critical public service delivery
AI is transforming public sector healthcare and transportation, boosting safety, efficiency, and equity through smart tools, predictive insights, and ethical implementation.
Workforce
Rural cities get a helping hand for tech workforce and economic development
A public-private partnership to help rural Americans obtain tech skills and jobs is looking to support workforce growth and economic development in small towns.
Digital Government
Lawmakers highlight success, bipartisan agreement on school cellphone bans
A recent House hearing showcased success at the state and district level as the bans gather steam nationwide. But Democrats warned that reduced federal funding for education will not help improve educational outcomes.
Artificial Intelligence
Michigan lawmakers: Extortionists using AI to create deepfake pornography must be stopped
A research company found that between 90% and 95% of deepfake videos online since 2018 are nonconsensual pornography and about 90% of those nonconsensual videos are of nonconsensual porn are of women.
Artificial Intelligence
New Mexico governor touts $1B partnership on new geothermal plant for Meta’s data center power needs
Officials and academics say New Mexico is poised to be a geothermal leader after Michelle Lujan Grisham announced what she called a “big damn deal” for green energy production.
Public Safety
New data dashboard aims to help police, policymakers tackle crime
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has released a data tool to improve crime reduction efforts and increase data transparency in communities.
Infrastructure
Minnesota lawmakers extend tax breaks for Big Tech data centers
The once boutique tax subsidy has exploded in cost in recent years, as tech companies chased the benefit to meet ever increasing demand for computing power.
Digital Government
Civic tech leaders worry DOGE is ‘tarnishing’ its tools to improve government
USDS, the White House team DOGE took over in January, was a flagship civic tech organization. Six months later, civic tech is figuring out what’s next.
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Digital Government
Vocational rehabilitation programs are in jeopardy — here's how digital wallets can help
COMMENTARY | Funding for individuals with disabilities seeking meaningful employment is under threat. Digital wallets can help track participant spending and reduce administrative burden.
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Don’t let austerity slow you down
How UK government can cut tech costs and boost innovation by leveraging data platforms and refining data strategies during austerity.
Digital Government
Inside Illinois’ journey to build a centralized platform for child welfare services
A digital transformation among six child welfare agencies in Illinois is helping to break down silos and connect families with the mental and behavioral health services they need.
Digital Government
New BEAD guidance leaves states searching for answers
Federal guidance issued last week has thrown much of the program into doubt, as states and other organizations try to find a way forward under a compressed timeline.
Emerging Tech
Why the Trump administration grounded these middle schoolers’ drones—and other STEM research
Researchers and educators worry the sweeping cuts to education research at the National Science Foundation will limit opportunities for girls and students of color to pursue STEM careers.
Artificial Intelligence
Indianapolis Public Schools to expand staff use of AI in pilot program, school board to consider draft policy
The policy provides general guidelines for staff on acceptable use of AI in the classroom.
Artificial Intelligence
How states and the private sector can work together to shape AI governance
COMMENTARY | The technological prowess of the private sector and the public sector’s governance culture make for a strong combination as states and localities look to integrate the technology.
People
State DOGEs’ next frontiers could preempt local authority
Specific legislation designed to strip localities of their power has been introduced in several states, all in the name of government efficiency.
Artificial Intelligence
‘All in on AI’: Shapiro, Amazon announce $20B AI investment in Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro said the investment is the largest private-sector investment in the history of the commonwealth.
Cybersecurity
US agencies assessed Chinese telecom hackers likely hit data center and residential internet providers
Data center giant Digital Realty and mass media titan Comcast were documented as likely victims of the Salt Typhoon cyberespionage group, people familiar say, marking a potentially major expansion of the group’s initial telecom hacking campaign discovered last year.
