Public Safety
Virtual crisis care helps rural communities access mental health resources in emergencies
On-demand access to mental health professionals offers law enforcement new resources to de-escalate crises.
Artificial Intelligence
Virginia lawmakers propose guardrails for artificial intelligence use in education
As Virginia schools adopt AI and students spend more time on screens, state lawmakers question the technology’s impact on students’ safety, critical thinking and learning skills.
Emerging Tech
Why quantum security must be on every CIO’s 2026 priority list
COMMENTARY | The consequences of a quantum-backed cyberattack could be tremendous, especially if they target critical infrastructure. Too many states have not planned ahead.
Sponsor Content
Beyond compliance: Emerging lessons from H.R 1’s impact on benefits delivery
H.R. 1 imposes strict compliance requirements and financial penalties, but provides an opportunity to transform the public benefits experience for constituents and caseworkers alike.
Cybersecurity
Leaders sound the alarm for physical and cyber attacks ahead of summer World Cup
A lack of federal grant funding and information sharing could hamper preparations, they said, and leave cities vulnerable to physical or cyberattacks when games get underway.
Artificial Intelligence
AI images scandalized a California elementary school. Now the state is pushing new safeguards.
An incident with Adobe AI software is raising question about whether the California Department of Education can effectively patrol a new technology.
Digital Government
Screen time limits for young children goes to Alabama governor
Ross’ bill expands the limitations to 90 minutes per day for children ages two through four years old and prohibits individual screen usage.
Cybersecurity
Rethinking how state and local cyber teams are built and supported
COMMENTARY | To stay ahead, we must address how we build and support teams while leveraging technology to defend our critical infrastructure.
Public Safety
Language accessibility grows as a priority for public safety officials
One California county is turning to tech to better communicate with its non-English speaking population amid increasing fears about immigration enforcement in the U.S.
Artificial Intelligence
New York counties to roll out AI assessment tool
The new dashboard will help county tech and procurement leaders analyze and evaluate various products available on the market as they try to adopt them responsibly.
Artificial Intelligence
As White House blocks Utah AI bill, other chatbot and deepfake regulations advance
The race to develop AI includes a race to regulate it that is dividing Republicans.
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People
E-Verify requirements draw business pushback in some Republican states
Sweeping legal work verification bills have fared poorly in many places.
Sponsor Content
How Workday supports transit agency operations
Transit agencies have unique needs as they navigate aging infrastructure and assets, complex capital projects, and the expectations of both the public they serve and their own workforce.
Digital Government
Feds extend a telehealth rule that could help save more people from opioid overdoses
The rule removes the in-person visit requirement for providers to prescribe a medication to treat opioid substance use disorders, which experts say could help save lives and reduce public health costs long-term.
Artificial Intelligence
Localities bemoan apparent ‘race to the bottom’ on data centers
Attendees at the National Association of Counties said tech companies are not being good partners, but research and recent deals suggest a new way of doing business for local governments.
Digital Government
The first-in-the-nation TikTik ban that wasn’t
U.S. Federal District Court Judge Donald Molloy strikes down the Montana Legislature’s statewide restriction, which has been stalled in legal limbo since its passage in 2023.
Public Safety
Eyeball recognition, surveillance towers part of $40 million immigration awards for local Florida police
Gov. Rob DeSantis and the Cabinet approved the latest portion of a $250 million state grant for enforcement.
Digital Government
Alabama joins early state efforts to launch chip-enabled EBT cards
California and Oklahoma also lead the nation in EBT card modernization efforts intended to stamp out costly benefit fraud and theft.
Cybersecurity
‘It’s not over’: Cyber info-sharing center begins ‘next chapters’ after losing federal funding
The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center now has 24 states and 3,000 individual organizations as dues-paying members after losing federal funding, a leader said.
Artificial Intelligence
New Google partnership a ‘sizable investment’ in AI for teachers
Tech giant won’t attach a price tag to 3-year agreement with ISTE+ASCD.
Infrastructure
Data center tax breaks are on the chopping block in some states
Rising energy costs and environmental concerns drive states to reconsider incentives.
