Management
West Virginia likely to work with Trump administration on SNAP data request
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said he’s inclined to comply with a request from the Trump administration to supply personal data for SNAP recipients.
Artificial Intelligence
Bills banning deepfake pornography return to the Michigan Senate floor
House Bills 4047 and 4048 would allow individuals to take civil action over the non-consensual creation of deepfake pornography.
Artificial Intelligence
With more self-driving cars on the road, states put more rules in place
Lawmakers in 25 states introduced 67 bills related to autonomous vehicles this year.
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A new federal fund offers states an opportunity to transform rural healthcare. Some states are already showing the way forward.
Artificial Intelligence
Tech is changing the government procurement landscape, report says
Governments are exploring digital solutions to improve the procurement process, and, ultimately, the tech products they purchase, a new report says.
Workforce
Montana governor announced EO for AI, trades workforce development
The 406 JOBS Initiative directs the Montana Department of Labor and Industry to develop and implement a statewide framework to align with federal executive orders.
Infrastructure
State’s new broadband boss says satellite is ‘significant’ in getting New Mexico 100% connected
Roughly 90,000 New Mexico locations are “unserved” or “underserved” in terms of broadband access.
Artificial Intelligence
Teachers union looks to states and industry for AI regulation absent federal action
Having lost faith in the chance of broad federal regulation, teachers unions are betting on state legislators and private sector companies to safeguard AI in schools.
Artificial Intelligence
Free AI training comes to California colleges — but at what cost?
California education leaders are striking deals with tech companies to provide students with opportunities to learn AI.
Public Safety
New York City Mayor Eric Adams uses free internet program to expand police surveillance
The Adams administration is using its flagship broadband program to give police real-time access to NYCHA camera feeds — without telling anyone.
Management
Why states should scrutinize the Justice Department’s requests for voter rolls
The government is obligated by law to explain how it plans to use the information it collects. But the Trump administration hasn’t provided many details yet.
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Management
Iowa leverages data to make child care easier to find.
The state’s Child Care Connect platform is like “OpenTable for childcare,” streamlining the process of finding and researching available care options, one expert says.
Management
How much is your NYC school getting for state’s new cellphone ban?
With New York’s new ‘bell-to-bell’ ban, New York City schools are getting a cash infusion for cellphone storage. Find out how much each school is getting.
Public Safety
Wyoming cops add remote counselors to some mental health-related calls
With a $2.4 million grant, a growing number of sheriffs and police departments will try telehealth for some of their most challenging encounters.
Digital Government
Bipartisan state attorneys general target nuisance robocalls
The attorneys general are demanding that voice service providers stop allowing illegal robocalls to be routed through telecom networks.
Digital Government
Quality digital solutions can build public trust, report finds
Digital services that are transparent and informative can help build residents’ trust in their local governments, a new report from CivicPlus says.
Artificial Intelligence
AI teacher tools display racial bias when generating student behavior plans, study finds
While AI tools could help teachers save time and streamline routine paperwork, they could also promote bias in lesson planning and classroom management recommendations.
Infrastructure
How the rapid spread of misinformation pushed Oregon lawmakers to kill the state’s wildfire risk map
After Oregon’s record-breaking fire season in 2020, lawmakers wanted to map out which properties were most at risk. But anger from homeowners escalated quickly.
Workforce
Their childhoods are on display for millions. States want to protect them.
‘Kidfluencers’ are taking the internet by storm, with few rules for their parents.
