Artificial Intelligence
AI moratorium was never a ‘long-term solution,’ lawmaker says
Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., explained that Congress is angling to design a nationwide AI framework that works with state law while offering common guardrails.
Cybersecurity
After North Carolina cyberattacks, IT officials warn General Assembly of poor preparedness
The state’s systems face more than 10 billion attack attempts each month, a top cybersecurity official told lawmakers.
Digital Government
Libraries help communities weather storms. Many are getting snowed under
COMMENTARY | The recent winter storms showed how vital libraries are, but they are struggling with deferred maintenance and an uncertain funding future.
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A Connected Government: A Roadmap for State and Local Health and Human Services
SLG HHS leaders reveal why interoperability and AI are mission-critical—and how unified data platforms transform service delivery, efficiency, and public trust.
Public Safety
Public safety thrives on faster, more accurate data management, officials say
Public safety departments in Massachusetts are embracing a more innovative operations platform in order to boost their response times and data capabilities, officials say.
Finance
Indiana lawmakers consider crypto pension investments, ATM scam crackdown
Legislation letting cryptocurrency into public pension investments — and tackling crypto ATM scams — was heard in committee, with votes expected next week.
Artificial Intelligence
With electricity bills rising, some states consider new data center laws
Leaders in at least a dozen states have targeted data centers with separate, higher electric rates.
Public Safety
How Alabama’s data sharing approach can help others tackle public health crises
By fostering a culture of respect, responsibility and fairness for data sharing among agencies, Alabama officials are seeing improvements in responses to public health threats like the opioid crisis.
Digital Government
Tennessee platform looks to connect academic research with business
The Tennessee Innovation Exchange provides a central repository for institutions and the private sector to partner and showcase their expertise.
People
I was mayor when self-driving cars came to Austin. Here’s what New York should know.
COMMENTARY | The key question is whether autonomous vehicle companies view government as a partner or an enemy.
Public Safety
New proposal requires weapons detection systems at all Georgia public schools
If passed, the Georgia bill would require weapons detection systems to be set up at every student point of entry at public schools.
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Inside states’ efforts to expand and strengthen longitudinal data systems
Data sharing is key to facilitate agencies’ efforts to improve resident outcomes. But officials must take a thoughtful approach to help agencies trust that their data will be used responsibly, experts say.
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Beyond compliance Emerging lessons from H.R. 1’s impact on benefits delivery
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Artificial Intelligence
Mayors group rolls out AI playbook
The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Google partnered on the playbook, which they said would help city leaders deploy the technology safely and measure success.
Infrastructure
In the West Texas oil patch, companies plan gas power plants to run new data centers
The developer of one project, in Pecos County, calls it the largest power project in the U.S. Data centers are sparking a surge of gas power plant construction in Texas.
Digital Government
As school cellphone bans gain in popularity, lawmakers say it’s time to go bell-to-bell
Despite restrictions, students say they still have access to devices during the school day.
People
‘Cowards’: State leaders condemn Trump admin election actions
A raid in Georgia and continued government legal action for voter data prompted a furious response, especially after administration officials abruptly withdrew from a hastily scheduled conference appearance.
Artificial Intelligence
New York lawmakers want to keep AI out of news
State Sen. Pat Fahy and Assembly Member Nily Rozic’s NY FAIR News Act would require disclosures on AI journalism, among other protections.
Artificial Intelligence
Mamdani to kill the NYC AI chatbot that was caught telling businesses to break the law
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says terminating the ‘unusable’ bot will help close a budget gap.
Artificial Intelligence
AI-enabled knowledge management: A new imperative for government
COMMENTARY | Finding information isn’t the only question. Now, it’s about whether organizations can trust what’s out there and ready to show up as an answer.
Public Safety
FirstNet reauthorization effort hits Congress
A Senate subcommittee discussed reupping the public safety network’s authority before it lapses next year, while a new House bill would do the same.
