Workforce
Report: How state and local governments can build digital service teams for success
A recent report from the Beeck Center looks to help government leaders build digital service teams that have a lasting impact on online government experiences.
Infrastructure
Local Texas leaders believe data center plans may be behind delays to emergency water supply
Across Texas, a booming buildout of server farms is adding strain to water resources that are already stretched to their limit.
People
Feds assign two officials to lead intelligence coordination on election threats
For months, it was unclear if ODNI ever named an election threats executive responsible for leading election security efforts in the 2026 midterm cycle.
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Claude Mythos advances autonomous exploit development: What agencies can do to prepare
Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview represents a seismic shift in the impact of AI on the cybersecurity landscape in the federal government.
People
Advocates pledge action to restore digital equity grants
One year after President Donald Trump rescinded the funds, various groups and lawmakers have kicked off a month of action to push for their restoration.
Artificial Intelligence
These tech regulation laws passed the Colorado Legislature this year
After two years lawmakers arrived at an AI compromise.
Infrastructure
Utah’s fragile desert could feel like the Sahara if America’s biggest data center gets built
The Great Salt Lake is drying up. What happens when a data center as large as a city sits next to it?
Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption fails without change management
COMMENTARY | What public-sector deployments reveal about enterprise risk and the importance of having good processes before adding technology.
Artificial Intelligence
California’s ‘digital democracy’ initiative invites residents to help shape AI policy
State leaders will use the public’s input to develop an AI action plan to inform policies and regulations of the tech, one official said.
Infrastructure
Utah protesters want more sunlight on data center plan and its effects on water and air
Utah protesters demanded independent reviews of the planned Stratos project in Box Elder County and a “genuine public comment period.”
People
White House withholds $1.3B in Medicaid payments to California amid broader fraud crackdown
Vice President JD Vance said the administration will audit states’ Medicaid Fraud Control Units and threatened to “turn off” federal funding for the watchdogs if their fraud prevention efforts are found to be deficient.
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Artificial Intelligence
Visibility into worker performance is key for states to reduce SNAP error rates
COMMENTARY | Workers can introduce errors in various ways, but technology can help minimize those errors, assist employees and maximize efficiency and productivity.
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Smarter Communities: Scaling AI in State and Local Government
The ultimate goal of AI adoption in state and local government is to achieve high-fidelity public outcomes while empowering the workforce.
Artificial Intelligence
4 questions to ask before turning to AI for translation services
Minnesota officials developed a framework to help users determine when and how to use large language models and artificial intelligence for language translation.
Artificial Intelligence
AI driving rise in child sexual abuse material cases, North Dakota investigator says
Cassidy Halseth, commander for the North Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, said the tech has made child exploitation easier and faster.
Management
Indiana schools face stricter cellphone rules under new ‘bell-to-bell’ law starting July 1
During a signing event, Gov. Mike Braun called the legislation one of the country’s strongest statewide responses to student cellphone distractions.
Cybersecurity
Aligning state and local AI security investments with the Cyber Strategy for America
COMMENTARY | State and local leaders do not need to start from scratch to strengthen their cyber posture. The federal strategy offers a practical path forward.
Workforce
How Boston modernized its hiring infrastructure to attract talent
By reviewing user feedback and existing hiring requirements, the city was able to design a more streamlined and cost-effective hiring and onboarding system, local officials say.
Cybersecurity
‘No time to waste’ in prepping governments for AI cyber threats, top Dem lawmaker says
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on the Department of Homeland Security to work closer with states and localities, and bemoaned the end of federal funding to an information-sharing center.
Artificial Intelligence
Texas county pauses data center construction in rural areas for a year
Hill County commissioners’ split vote to issue a moratorium appears to be a first in Texas.
Infrastructure
Driverless cars get green light from NJ Senate panel
The bill would create a three-year pilot program for New Jersey to test driverless cars to ensure road safety before widespread public use.
