Customer Experience

Illinois green lights modernized vehicle title and lien processing system

The state is exploring how an electronic approach to vehicle registrations and purchasing can lower costs for residents and financial institutions.

Artificial Intelligence

Georgia House passes bill to criminalize using AI-generated political ads intended to deceive

A bill aimed at reducing misleading AI-generated political ads passed the state House with a bipartisan 152-12 vote Thursday.

Artificial Intelligence

New research finds schools of education fail to prepare teachers to use AI

Not one superintendent we spoke with considered higher education a resource for artificial intelligence-related professional learning.

Sponsor Content

GovExec TV: Five Questions with Ryan Doherty

Ryan Doherty discusses technology modernization, the "business first, tech enabled" approach, and public-private partnerships for mission success.

Digital Government

Pennsylvania is an efficiency north star, expert says

A permitting reform effort in Pennsylvania could serve as a model for other states looking to streamline operations and improve service delivery, according to a fellow at the Institute for Responsive Government.

Digital Government

Battle to save major internet subsidy reaches Supreme Court

Advocates and elected officials warned of the harm if the Universal Service Fund is struck down as unconstitutionally financed. Justices appeared inclined to preserve the fund.

Artificial Intelligence

Deepfakes, policing, mental health and more: Lawmakers look to further regulate AI

Utah lawmakers passed a number of artificial intelligence laws in 2025 that regulate chatbots, deepfakes, mental health services and more.

Digital Government

Houston-area cities and counties want you to go to their websites. How useful are they?

While full of information, some local government websites fall short on best web practices including readability, security and page design.

Emerging Tech

Virtual reality helps incarcerated people practice reentry to society in California

By enabling incarcerated individuals to practice their life and personal skills in virtual reality simulations, officials hope to help them succeed in society and reduce recidivism.

Artificial Intelligence

Partnership for Public Service launches AI Center for Government

The good-government nonprofit said the center will focus on developing AI leaders, building talent and allowing agencies at all levels of government to share information and best practices.

Infrastructure

Commerce Secretary’s proposal to prioritize satellite over fiber internet would ‘strand’ rural communities, experts say

Howard Lutnick’s proposal to change BEAD structure will line the pockets of billionaires and leave rural communities behind.

Sponsor Content

Prioritizing digital readiness in a remote environment

State and local government leaders face complex challenges and opportunities in an evolving landscape.

Digital Government

A revolution is happening in the heartland — are you paying attention?

COMMENTARY | While venture capital has flowed freely in traditional tech hubs, there are plenty of founders elsewhere working on solving regional topics that could have a big impact.

Digital Government

Government websites are littered with accessibility issues, research finds

A separate survey found that while local leaders understand the importance of making their pages accessible to those with disabilities, it’s hard to find the staff, time or money to make the changes necessary.

Workforce

Idaho lawmakers want Department of Labor to study impacts of mandatory E-Verify law

Opponents hope the study will show the negative effects of cracking down on unauthorized workers.

Cybersecurity

GSA launches FedRAMP revamp

One major goal of the changes is to speed up the timeframe for agencies to get access to the latest technology quickly, “not months or years down the road,” the agency’s acting administrator said.

Workforce

Wisconsin speeds up licensing amid shift to cloud platform

The state saw a 35% increase in the number of licenses it issued in 2023-2024 compared to any other two-year period.

Digital Government

FCC to investigate potential US operations of restricted Chinese firms 

The commission’s new chairman, Brendan Carr, believes that some or all of the companies on the FCC’s Covered List are still operating in the nation.